Winter Shelter

• Alberta government seeks partners to create 600 new homeless shelter beds

  The province is looking to provide money to social agencies who are interested in opening shelter beds for women and Indigenous people, as well as for temporary winter shelters.

  Politics

  Jul 18
  
• Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie, Ont. opens amid winter storm

  The County of Simcoe is opening its 50-bed temporary homeless shelter just ahead of the holiday season.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
  
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• Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie, Ont. will be in operation for winter

  The County of Simcoe will soon be ready to open a new temporary homeless shelter to house up to 50 people throughout cold winter months.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022
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• City of Edmonton activates extreme weather response

  The response is triggered when a temperature of -20 C with wind chill is reached for at least three consecutive nights and shelter utilization rates are over 90 per cent. 

  Weather

  Nov 29, 2022
• ‘Outpouring of compassion’ for those coping on Kelowna streets during cold weather

  A winter shelter has not yet opened this season and the outlook for one is bleak.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2022
• CMHA in Kelowna, B.C. launches temporary mat program amid local winter shelter shortage

  This season, there is an unprecedented number of people sheltering outside. In Kelowna alone, it's estimated to be around 150 people.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
• Edmonton homeless population count set for Wednesday, history shows need for winter shelter space

  Homeward Trust prepares for its homeless population count, but according to last month's numbers, there still aren't enough shelter spaces for those in need.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
• Fewer winter shelter spaces, more people sleeping on Kelowna streets, says Gospel Mission

  Service providers have ben trying to secure a site for a winter shelter but efforts have so far been unsuccessful.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021
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• More beds for Kelowna homeless shelter, dozens more needed as cold worsens

  While 10 additional beds will mean 10 more people staying warm and safe at night, there are still dozens of people being left out in the cold, says the Gospel Mission.

  News

  Nov 8, 2021
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• Kelowna homeless shelter receives extension to stay open despite some concerns

  A Kelowna homeless shelter that was slated to close at the end of September will remain open for at least another six months.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2021