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Halifax outreach navigator shares desperation to get people out of tentsHalifax outreach navigator Lucas Goltz says although he sees the city making efforts, he is mostly encouraged by the work of his fellow outreach workers.CanadaOct 20, 2023
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Cost of rent climbs in Halifax, now ranked 20th most expensive city in CanadaA new report by Rentals.ca, which looks at new units coming to market, shows Halifax has seen another jump in rental prices.CanadaAug 31, 2023
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Ahead of another rainstorm, how N.S. emergency shelters are trying to keep unhoused people safeAnother rainstorm is set to hit Nova Scotia, and preparations are underway in Halifax to ensure those sleeping rough in the municipality have a safe place to stay.CanadaAug 29, 2023
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‘People are struggling:’ Halifax seeing high demand for food banks, sleeping rough tent kitsFeed Nova Scotia says many food banks are facing challenges as the rising cost of living has resulted in a 25 per cent annual increase in the number of people requiring support.EconomyAug 17, 2023
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Renovictions, fixed-term leases leading to people sleeping rough in Halifax: surveyA new survey among people sleeping rough in the Halifax area suggests the practices of renovictions and fixed-term leases are contributing to the rising number of unhoused people.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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Demand soars for survival kits for those sleeping rough in HalifaxRequests for kits to help people live outside amid the housing crunch are already high. Now, the region is searching for a supplier to deliver the equipment to keep up with demand.CanadaMay 25, 2023
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Orillia, Ont. fire crews respond after makeshift winter shelter burns downOrillia fire crews are warning unhoused people about the dangers of keeping a heating source inside a tent after a makeshift winter shelter went up in flames Thursday night.CanadaFeb 10, 2023
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Emergency shelter spaces open in Nova Scotia as cold snap sets inHalifax Search and Rescue says its vehicles will hit the roads this weekend to keep an eye out for anyone who is sleeping rough along with help from police.WeatherFeb 3, 2023
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Nearly 700 people are homeless in Halifax, new statistics showThe Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia stats show 694 people are heading into winter without a place to call home. It's up by about 200 when compared to a year ago.CanadaDec 1, 2022
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Homeless supports anticipating increased demand during Calgary cold snapCalgary homeless advocates and those who serve the city’s vulnerable population are concerned about the effects of staying outside in -20 C weather.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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