Winnipeg Homeless
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Winnipeg homeless encampment cleanup best for residents, advocates say“People living unsheltered are seeking to be good neighbors all the time. They often simply don't have the tools available to them."CanadaSep 26, 2023
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Plans underway to revitalize Winnipeg’s Thunderbird House and surrounding area"When you look at it from the outside, it's in a bit of a state of disrepair," said Damon Johnston, the president of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg.CanadaSep 14, 2023
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Manitoba funding to addiction prevention, harm reduction ‘a start,’ organizations sayOrganizations say Manitoba's commitment toward community safety by addressing addiction prevention and harm reduction is "a start," but more help is needed.CanadaNov 6, 2022
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Pandemic, long snow-filled winter creating challenging times for Winnipeg’s homelessThe pandemic, coupled with a long, cold and snowy winter in Winnipeg has been a trying time for many, but especially for those who are experiencing homelessness.CanadaMar 9, 2022
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Extreme cold creating dangerous conditions for Winnipeg’s vulnerable populationTemperatures in Winnipeg neared a record low Wednesday as the mercury dipped down to -33 C. The record low of -33.5 was set in 2003. Record or no, it's too cold for those unhoused.WeatherFeb 23, 2022
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Winnipeg’s return to deep freeze renews concerns for city’s homelessA new round of frigid temperatures has advocates for Winnipeg's homeless concerned about their safety.HealthJan 18, 2022
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Winnipeg street census offers snapshot of city’s homeless during pandemicThe Interim Street Census, which was recorded between April 21-22, found of that of 1,100 Winnipeggers, 370 were in unsheltered areas while 300 were in emergency shelters.HealthNov 3, 2021
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End Homelessness Winnipeg calls for low-barrier housing after fatal explosionA fatal explosion and fire Tuesday morning at a Winnipeg homeless camp is shining a light on the dangers those experiencing homelessness are going through.CanadaFeb 17, 2021
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Community activist proposes solution to Winnipeg bus shelters being used by homelessMichael Redhead Champagne told 680 CJOB he knows of some Manitoba Housing units that have sat unoccupied for two years in the city's North End.HealthFeb 4, 2021
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Rare disease called trench fever found among Winnipeg’s homelessTrench fever is transmitted through the feces of body lice, which can be left on clothing and trigger an itchy reaction causing people to scratch their skin.HealthDec 7, 2020
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