Vulnerable People

• New provincial deal with motels secures rooms for vulnerable people in Saskatchewan

  The provincial government secured a group rate on hotel rooms as part of one-year commitment to help support vulnerable people in the province.

  Canada

  Aug 1
  
• Main Street Project in desperate need of bottled water for Winnipeg’s vulnerable

  Winnipeg's Main Street Project says there is an urgent need for donations of water bottles to help those who can't get away from the sweltering hot temperatures.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
  
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• An intellectually disabled woman needed help. She went to jail instead

  Jessica Stuckey is 24 years old and lives with a permanent intellectual disability. She spent 36 days in a correctional centre because the nearest psychiatric facility was full.

  Investigations

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Nova Scotia advocates push for voluntary vulnerable persons registry for emergencies

  Two Nova Scotia advocates for people with disabilities are asking for a provincewide registry of vulnerable persons as part of changes to legislation around emergency management.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022
• City committee set to meet to discuss supports for vulnerable Calgarians

  The meeting comes less than a week after an encampment outside of the downtown Drop-In Centre was torn down by Calgary bylaw officers.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2021
• Increase in people experiencing homelessness in Edmonton: ‘No one should die alone in a cold dark ravine’

  The city has seen a 22 per cent increase of homeless encampments in Edmonton, with number of people experiencing homelessness doubling since the start of the pandemic.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2021
• Coronavirus: Community rallies to help Saskatoon youth shelter feed kids and their families

  Just when Don Meikle didn't know how the EGADZ youth shelter would continue, community members provided overwhelming support.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
• OPP partners with MedicAlert to assist officers with vulnerable people

  The MedicAlert Connect Protect service may quickly locate lost or missing vulnerable people, police say, so they can be quickly and safely returned to their loved ones.

  Jun 19, 2019
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• With demand growing, New Brunswick shelters prepare for winter onslaught

  New Brunswick shelters are more reliant on support such as donations this time of year, as expenses go up in the winter months.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2018
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• ‘People are hopeful’: Main Street Project patrons share in Winnipeg Whiteout

  Main Street Project is getting ready to host its own Whiteout party for some of the city's most vulnerable people.

  Apr 20, 2018