Temporary Housing

• 120 residents evacuated after fire in Sarnia, Ont. retirement home

  On Sunday, shortly after 11 p.m., fire crews were called to a structure fire at Fairwinds Lodge retirement residence at 1218 Michigan Avenue in Sarnia, Ont.

  Fire

  Jan 16, 2023
  
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Edmonton Convention Centre 24/7 shelter

  Key services will continue, including day shelter and meal services, overnight shelter, medical services, overdose prevention, cultural supports and housing supports.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2020
  
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• Residents want action on Strathcona Park encampment while Oppenheimer remains closed 3 months later

  B.C. poverty reduction minister Shane Simpson says there's no quick fix to address homelessness and the challenges posed by a growing encampment at East Vancouver's Strathcona Park.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2020
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• Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park faces long remediation before returning to public use

  "This has happened four times in the past and we really aren't looking for a fifth tent city," said Minister of Social Development Shane Simpson.

  May 31, 2020
• Downtown safety must be improved: Vernon Chamber of Commerce

  Business community wants to keep ‘downtown streets safe;' calling for improved lighting.

  Nov 23, 2018
• Moving day resistance from people not wanting to leave Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’

  About 170 people who have called 135a Street home will be offered temporary housing either in the form of provincially-funded modular homes -- that are ready for move in -- or shelter beds at a local shelter, based on assessed need. 

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2018
• Vancouver unveils Marpole modular housing project

  The City of Vancouver has opened the doors of the temporary modular housing project in Marpole.

  Feb 11, 2018
• Lawsuit against Marpole modular housing dismissed

  A community group has had its attempt to stop temporary modular housing in Vancouver's Marpole neighbourhood dismissed.

  Jan 18, 2018
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• Housing advocates are unsure about the City of Vancouver’s modular housing plans

  Some Vancouver housing activists are concerned the City of Vancouver's modular housing plans may become permanent, instead of temporary.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2017
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• Some Vancouver parents upset with temporary housing plans in Marpole

  Some residents in the Marpole neighbourhood aren't happy with the City of Vancouver's plans to build temporary modular housing near schools.

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2017