Social Planning Council

• Winnipeg mobile overdose prevention site funded to operate over winter

  'The risks and harms that people face when using substances outdoors are multiplied when the weather gets cold,' the mobile overdose prevention site co-ordinator said.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
  
• Winnipeg advocate calls for empathy following theft of donation box at Tim Hortons

  A woman allegedly involved in a theft of a donation box at a Tim Hortons in Winnipeg raised questions about the importance of having empathy for those suffering from poverty

  Crime

  May 15, 2023
  
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• Rising Winnipeg rents pricing many families out, Social Planning Council says

  The Social Planning Council of Winnipeg said Monday there are close to 50,000 families in the province who are consistently facing affordable housing pressures.

  Consumer

  Jul 18, 2022
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• Bus shelter proposal ignores root causes of homelessness, Winnipeg advocates say

  Advocates for Winnipeg's homeless population say they intend to keep up the fight to ensure city officials treat them with respect.

  Politics

  Jun 16, 2022
• Child poverty report looks at Manitoba’s missed opportunities, dismal numbers

  Manitoba has an ongoing issue with child poverty, and advocates are calling for immediate action to remedy the growing situation.

  Economy

  Dec 1, 2021
• Activist ‘shocked and dismayed’ over Winnipeg mayor’s call to remove her from event

  American activist Linda Sarsour responded to Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman's attempt to have her removed from an event Friday night.

  Apr 26, 2019
• Vernon homeless count on the rise

  In late October, 161 homeless people were counted in the city.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2018
• Many undocumented immigrants in Winnipeg afraid to access basic city services that could save their lives

  Many undocumented immigrants living in Winnipeg say they’re often too worried to ask for help when they need it most for fear of deportation. They worry if they get in to a crash or need medical help, they can’t ask for it because of the fear that someone helping them could turn around and report...

  World

  Nov 20, 2017