Check up on vulnerable people during Montreal heat wave, authorities say
Health officials advise Montrealers to be vigilant this weekend as temperatures are expected to climb. Continue reading
Welcome Hall Mission
Old Royal Victoria building sheltered almost 1,600 homeless people this winter: report
Of the 1,585 people who sought refuge at the emergency venue, 89 per cent were men, 10 per cent were women and one per cent were trans. Continue reading
Montreal homeless especially vulnerable when the mercury drops, experts say
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
With bitter, intense cold descending on the city, Montreal’s homeless advocates are using shuttles and a new overflow shelter in an effort to keep people off the street. Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Jan. 19
This week on Focus Montreal, we learn about the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors in schools, as well as what’s being done in Montreal to help the homeless find shelter from the cold. Continue reading
Emergency shelter for Montreal homeless opens at former Royal Victoria Hospital
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The former site of the Royal Victoria Hospital in downtown Montreal is welcoming the city’s homeless into its new emergency shelter. Continue reading
Montreal firefighters cook, serve meals at Welcome Hall Mission
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The firefighters also footed the bill for the groceries, which they picked up themselves. Continue reading
Alouettes players give back at the Welcome Hall Mission for Thanksgiving
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
They say that when you’re down on your luck, you should try to help someone else — and that’s exactly what some Alouettes players did for Thanksgiving. Continue reading
Stranded U.S. marines volunteer at Montreal’s Welcome Hall Mission
A group of American navy sailors stuck in Montreal since December volunteered at the Welcome Hall Mission Friday morning, helping hand out food to Montrealers in need. Continue reading
Feeding the hungry: Welcome Hall Mission market helps those in need help themselves
The mission opened a market last summer where people can choose what food they would like rather than receive a food-bank basket. The concept has proven so popular, a second location will be opening in Montreal North. Continue reading
Montreal prepares to help homeless population during cold snap
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The city and local organizations are stepping up their efforts to help those in need this winter. Continue reading