Winter Shelter
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Lethbridge shelter to receive $1M to fund temporary winter spacesThe government of Alberta announced it’s giving the Blood Tribe Health Department $1 million to fund up to 50 temporary emergency shelter spaces.CanadaDec 5, 2023
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Temporary winter shelter to open mid-November at former church in DartmouthThe temporary shelter will be located at 197-199 Windmill Road in Dartmouth and open in mid-November. It will operate nightly until spring, with the option to extend.CanadaNov 3, 2023
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Alberta government seeks partners to create 600 new homeless shelter bedsThe 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.PoliticsJul 18, 2023
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Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie, Ont. opens amid winter stormThe County of Simcoe is opening its 50-bed temporary homeless shelter just ahead of the holiday season.CanadaDec 23, 2022
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Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie, Ont. will be in operation for winterThe County of Simcoe will soon be ready to open a new temporary homeless shelter to house up to 50 people throughout cold winter months.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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City of Edmonton activates extreme weather responseThe 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.WeatherNov 29, 2022
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‘Outpouring of compassion’ for those coping on Kelowna streets during cold weatherA winter shelter has not yet opened this season and the outlook for one is bleak.CanadaNov 14, 2022
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CMHA in Kelowna, B.C. launches temporary mat program amid local winter shelter shortageThis season, there is an unprecedented number of people sheltering outside. In Kelowna alone, it's estimated to be around 150 people.CanadaNov 10, 2022
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Edmonton homeless population count set for Wednesday, history shows need for winter shelter spaceHomeward 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.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Fewer winter shelter spaces, more people sleeping on Kelowna streets, says Gospel MissionService providers have ben trying to secure a site for a winter shelter but efforts have so far been unsuccessful.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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