homelessness

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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Lifestyle

Homelessness in Canada: Tiny-home-like cabins a temporary solution

Cabins are popping up in communities across Canada as a way to provide shelter from the elements for those experiencing…

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Halifax

Former MP Peter Stoffer refutes DND denial of military homelessness in Nova Scotia

Recent comments from the Department of National Defence disputing reports that Armed Forces personnel in Nova Scotia are unhoused or…

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Health

St. John’s hotel to be turned into transition housing, 140 rooms dedicated to homelessness

The Comfort Hotel by St. John’s International Airport is transitioning into a supportive housing facility, with the goal of helping…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax mayor cancels New Year’s Day levee over growing homelessness

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage is cancelling his annual New Year’s Day levee and donating funds that would have been spent…

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Canada

As municipalities work to address homelessness, how do they measure success?

Beverly Melanson says her cabin is all she needs when it comes to housing. “I am so happy here,” she…

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Nova Scotia

Grassroots response to homelessness in Halifax grows

With winter around the corner and hundreds of people sleeping in tents around Halifax, more citizens are stepping up to…

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Halifax

Expect more multi-residential buildings with smaller units, Halifax developer tells homelessness conference

Halifax is Canada’s second-fastest-growing midsize city, but what are the unintended consequences of population and economic growth? Expect to see…

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