Temporary Shelter

• Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie, Ont. opens amid winter storm

  The County of Simcoe is opening its 50-bed temporary homeless shelter just ahead of the holiday season.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
  
• Toronto set to close 3rd emergency homeless shelter

  Officials said an emergency shelter at 34 The Esplanade would close to new admissions on Tuesday. The building is a hotel and its owner plans to begin operating it again next year.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
  
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• London, Ont. unveils temporary winter shelter site at Fanshawe Golf Course

  The temporary site is one piece of a multi-pronged response to winter homelessness by the city and will offer space for roughly 30 individuals.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021
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• Temporary homeless shelters in downtown Kelowna receive extensions

  'What it means for those using the shelter is that they don’t have to leave. They don’t have to be spending the summer sleeping outside.'

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2021
• Penticton emergency shelter to remain open as province overrides city council

  On Wednesday, housing minister David Eby said the province is going to override Penticton’s decision by keeping the shelter open for the time being.

  Politics

  Mar 17, 2021
• HRM councillor calls for collaboration on temporary pop-up shelters

  Despite concerns over the location of the latest pop up shelter, Councillor Waye Mason says he doesn't oppose the overall idea of the project.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2021
• Temporary shelters pop up in Dartmouth to protect homeless from the elements

  The two structures that look like sheds were created by a group called Halifax Mutual Aid, which is made up of anonymous volunteers.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2021
• 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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• Calgary company providing trailers throughout North America during COVID-19 crisis

  A Calgary company has found their niche product very helpful during this global pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2020
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• West Kelowna Shelter Society opens new 40-bed temporary facility

  BC Housing says the temporary shelter is expected to close by the end of March.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2020