Winter Response

• Agencies open extra shelter space as frigid air hits London, Ont.

  As London endures its coldest week so far this year, those experiencing homelessness are being provided extra shelter spaces throughout the city.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
  
• London, Ont. winter homelessness response looks to support 400 people daily

  The 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.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
  
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• London, Ont. Out of the Cold program opens for 2021: ‘This is a life-saving measure’

  Londoners experiencing unsheltered homelessness are going to have a warm place to escape the winter weather with the launch of the out of the cold program.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2021
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• London, Ont. unveils temporary winter shelter site at Fanshawe Golf Course

  The temporary site is one piece of a multi-pronged response to winter homelessness by the city and will offer space for roughly 30 individuals.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021
• Number of homeless Edmontonians has doubled; city facing lack of shelter space this winter

  Edmonton councillors were told that there could be a gap of 350 emergency shelter beds this winter.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2021
• London, Ont. winter response to homelessness plan gets approval to move onto council

  London, Ont.'s response to homelessness plan will now move on for final approval by councillors at the Nov. 16 city council meeting.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2021
• City of Edmonton to close emergency overnight shelter at Commonwealth in 3 days

  The City of Edmonton said it plans to close the temporary overnight shelter space at Commonwealth field house on Monday, Jan. 20.

  News

  Jan 16, 2020