homelessness

Nova Scotia

Partner groups in provincial homelessness projects plead for more public funding

Two non-profit groups the provincial government relies on to house and support homeless people have told a legislative committee they…

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Health

Montreal’s homelessness, addiction crises fuelling rise in safety complaints on the Metro

Social workers who intervene with people in the Montreal Metro who are intoxicated, experiencing homelessness or having a mental health…

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Halifax

Political failure continues to cause homelessness

One of the single best sport tournaments in the world is the English Football Association Challenge Cup. The FA Cup…

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Halifax

Homelessness to worsen as political failure continues

Tuesday’s council meeting focused on the leadership potential of young people in the HRM. In the evening, deputy mayor Cathy…

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Health

People experiencing homelessness in Thunder Bay, Ont., say designated encampments could help

Gary Hooper says this is the first time he’s been homeless and it hasn’t been easy. Living in a tent since…

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Health

As more pregnant people face homelessness in Hamilton, YWCA pitches new facility to offer shelter and care

WARNING: This story contains distressing details. At the height of the pandemic, YWCA Hamilton staff were encountering women experiencing homelessness…

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Nova Scotia

Search and rescue crews play unique role in Halifax homelessness crisis

Downtown Halifax isn’t where you would typically expect to find search and rescue crews, but they’ve become a familiar sight…

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Nova Scotia

‘All levels of community support are needed’: Coming together to address rural homelessness in Pictou County

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — Rural homelessness isn’t known for being visible, but for residents in Pictou County it has caught…

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Canada

As homelessness in Moncton grows, so do challenges for downtown businesses

On a brisk January afternoon, Emily Flint keeps a watchful eye on people passing by her café on St. George Street…

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Nova Scotia

Tiny shelters: Effective homelessness solution or ‘performative’?

Following an update last week on the province’s work to build several tiny emergency shelter villages to help lodge a…

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