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Deep freeze a major concern for Okanagan’s unhoused populationAs of Wednesday night, the city has also brought in warming buses for the overnight buses to offer some relief.CanadaJan 11
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Business owners plead with Kelowna to properly manage tiny-home communityThe site is across the Okanagan Rail Trail and the existing city-designated outdoor sheltering site is often referred to as tent city.CanadaNov 2, 2023
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‘Our lives are threatened’: Nanaimo residents concerned by string of suspicious firesA resident said they were awakened at 6:30 a.m. by the fire alarm and heard people yelling on the street and blowing their horns, warning people to get out of the building.FireSep 21, 2023
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‘It is heartbreaking’: Unhoused population dealing hot weather in the OkanaganDuring a heat warning, Interior Health advises residents to drink plenty of water, be aware of signs of overheating including dizziness or feeling unwell, and wear sunscreen.CanadaJul 9, 2023
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Count finds more than 450 people experiencing homelessness in LethbridgeCity officials and volunteers took to the community's streets in September as part of the place-in-time homelessness count — a population now facing harsh winter conditions.FeaturesDec 7, 2022
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London, Ont. winter homelessness response looks to support 400 people dailyThe City of London has committed $5 million to the seasonal plan, which will combine the work of several service providers to support nearly 400 people daily.CanadaNov 10, 2022
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Memorial held for 57 deaths due to London, Ont. homelessness since 2021The deaths are tracked by the London Homeless Coalition, who held the ninth edition of the memorial event on Friday at Covent Garden Market.CanadaOct 7, 2022
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Hamilton council approves increased enforcement of encampments in city parksThe city expects to spend $416,000 this year on the dedicated enforcement team, which will operate, in addition, to its eight member housing outreach team.PoliticsMar 30, 2022
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Group looks to give unhoused people in Saint John a home for the holidaysCathy Foote, affordable housing specialist with the Saint John Human Development Council, says the group is hoping to get 30 people housed by Christmas.LifestyleNov 27, 2021
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