Unhoused
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Saint John unhoused population prepares for cold weather aheadThe unhoused population in Saint John has topped 300 this year, and the community is bracing for the cold weather ahead.CanadaNov 14
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Moncton group needs more money to help unhousedA non-profit organization in Moncton that offers supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness has successfully housed 117 tenants so far. But they’re looking for additional funding as the demand for their services surge. Suzanne Lapointe reportsCanadaSep 23
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Halifax senior couple forced to live in tent ‘extremely happy and thankful’ for apartment"I am extremely happy and thankful to everybody that's helped make this happen," said Judy Howe through tears, as she and her partner George Gillmore stood in their new kitchen.CanadaSep 12
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Longueuil announces new emergency centre location to address homelessness, housing affordabilityIt'll have 84 social housing units and will replace the church building as well as the adjacent parking lot. Construction is supposed to start in August.CanadaJun 17
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Kelowna’s Gospel Mission serves Easter lunch to those in needKelowna's Gospel Mission laid on a sumptuous Easter dinner of turkey, ham, potatoes and more on Saturday afternoon to help members of the community in need.CanadaMar 31
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Quebec lawsuit could limit dismantling of homeless camps in the provinceAt issue are a collection of municipal bylaws that ban the erection of non-recreational tents or other informal structures in public spaces without approval from the town.CanadaJan 28
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Old Brewery Mission Café to operate around the clockProviding more than just coffee and a warm, safe space to those in need, the Old Brewery Mission Café also provides access to the internet, laundry machines and even counselling.CanadaJan 24
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Montreal soup kitchen to stay open after securing emergency funding from provinceAccueil Bonneau had said financial pressures would force it to stop serving meals on weekends and that it would have to shut down its soup kitchen next month.CanadaJan 3
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One dead in series of encampment fires over holiday weekendThe fatal blaze was the third reported fire at a tent encampment in Metro Vancouver over an approximately 24-hour period.FireDec 26, 2023
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New pilot projects launched to help unhoused Montrealers through winter monthsThe Quebec government is contributing $200,00 0 for a new pilot project in the Latin quarter downtown that aims to help unhoused Montrealers during the cold winter months.CanadaDec 21, 2023
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