Halifax outreach workers say insecurely housed people need access to affordable units, not temporary shelter beds
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Halifax outreach workers say insecurely housed people need access to affordable units, not temporary shelter beds
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Halifax outreach workers say insecurely housed people need access to affordable units, not temporary shelter beds
01:45 | May 12, 2021
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 25
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Halifax outreach workers say insecurely housed people need access to affordable units, not temporary shelter beds
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May 12, 2021
While the province recently announced more shelter beds will be added to the system to address increased demand, those who work on the housing frontlines say shelters highlight a long-standing problem. Alexa MacLean reports.
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Halifax outreach workers say insecurely housed people need access to affordable units, not temporary shelter beds01:45 | May 12, 2021 -
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Nova Scotia judge rules provincewide ban on entering forests ‘unreasonable’01:02 | April 19, 2026 -
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Mentorship in Medicine program stitches together future doctors02:15 | April 18, 2026 -
Nova Scotia man works to help friend in Lebanon escape from conflict02:18 | April 17, 2026 -
Several newcomers to Canada gain citizenship at Halifax ceremony02:03 | April 17, 2026 -
Nova Scotia provides local apple growers equipment to expand production01:34 | April 16, 2026 -
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Military police charge two members related to fatal capsizing in Halifax harbour01:56 | April 15, 2026 -
Halifax business owners facing spike in retail thefts as cost of living increases02:56 | April 13, 2026 -
Historic Terry Fox01:56 | April 12, 2026 -
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My East Coast Experience inspiring immigrant: Daniella Sam05:59 | April 6, 2026 -
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NS RCMP cannabis raid sparks highway protests02:07 | April 3, 2026 -
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Sex assault case of N.S. missing kids’ stepfather adjourned to review new evidence02:01 | March 30, 2026 -
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: March 2814:03 | March 28, 2026
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Halifax outreach workers say insecurely housed people need access to affordable units, not temporary shelter beds01:45 | May 12, 2021
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 2515:07 | April 25, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 2515:07 | April 25, 2026
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Realms & Roses celebrates Canadian Independent Bookstore Day02:00 | April 25, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 2413:03 | April 24, 2026
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Maritime leaders discuss permanent daylight-saving time after interest out west02:06 | April 24, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 2311:30 | April 23, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 2009:58 | April 20, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 1912:14 | April 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 1912:14 | April 19, 2026
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Nova Scotia judge rules provincewide ban on entering forests ‘unreasonable’01:02 | April 19, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 1810:56 | April 18, 2026
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Mentorship in Medicine program stitches together future doctors02:15 | April 18, 2026
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Nova Scotia man works to help friend in Lebanon escape from conflict02:18 | April 17, 2026
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Several newcomers to Canada gain citizenship at Halifax ceremony02:03 | April 17, 2026
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Nova Scotia provides local apple growers equipment to expand production01:34 | April 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 1510:38 | April 15, 2026
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Military police charge two members related to fatal capsizing in Halifax harbour01:56 | April 15, 2026
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Halifax business owners facing spike in retail thefts as cost of living increases02:56 | April 13, 2026
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Historic Terry Fox01:56 | April 12, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 1108:32 | April 11, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: April 1108:32 | April 11, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 1011:54 | April 10, 2026
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My East Coast Experience inspiring immigrant: Daniella Sam05:59 | April 6, 2026
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NS RCMP cannabis raid sparks highway protests02:07 | April 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 212:02 | April 2, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: April 111:20 | April 1, 2026
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Sex assault case of N.S. missing kids’ stepfather adjourned to review new evidence02:01 | March 30, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: March 2910:05 | March 29, 2026
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Halifax outreach workers say insecurely housed people need access to affordable units, not temporary shelter beds
Description
May 12, 2021
While the province recently announced more shelter beds will be added to the system to address increased demand, those who work on the housing frontlines say shelters highlight a long-standing problem. Alexa MacLean reports.
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