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If not here, then where? The question frequently arises when it comes to homeless encampments and seems not to have an easy answer while the country deals with the housing crisis. On Monday, residents of an encampment at Milligan’s Park in Barrie, Ont., were issued a bylaw violation notice for …
Read More »Dollars and cents: Ontario homelessness spend balloons as community housing craters
Advocates are calling for a change of strategy to deal with Ontario’s housing crisis as new internal data suggests the Ford government is throwing hundreds of millions at homelessness programs while it cuts what it spends on community housing. Since Ford took office in 2018, Ontario has ramped its spending …
Read More »Emergency shelter run by John Howard Society of Saskatchewan opens in Moose Jaw
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is operating a 15-space emergency shelter in Moose Jaw at Willow Lodge. The Ministry of Social Services made the announcement Wednesday, saying that $124,400 is being committed to the project as part of the provincial approach …
Read More »Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The need for more shelter spaces, and defining self-care in Healthy Living. Here’s your morning rewind for the Tuesday, Nov. 14, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon. Shelter space demand growing: Tribal Chief Mark Arcand The need for emergency shelter space continues …
Read More »Lease signed for Halifax-area shelter site, province yet to disclose location – Halifax
A new 50-bed shelter in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is expected to open sometime this month, according to the province. Community Services Minister Trevor Boudreau says the lease has been signed, but he won’t share the location — at least for now. “HRM is doing some safety inspections and …
Read More »Manitoba premier-designate discusses addictions, other issues with Winnipeg mayor – Winnipeg
A number of issues were brought to the table in the first meeting between premier-designate Wab Kinew and the mayor of Manitoba’s capital city. Kinew sat down with Mayor Scott Gillingham on Tuesday, discussing a shared agenda to tackle issues faced by residents in Winnipeg — from figuring out strategies …
Read More »‘People are freezing:’ Hotel-turned-homeless shelter with empty rooms under scrutiny
The Dartmouth, N.S. hotel-turned-homeless shelter known as ‘The Bridge’ has been operating for several months now — the largest facility of its kind in the province. However, a staffing shortage on the designated health floor means some rooms remain empty. “There is seven (clients) right now that live on the …
Read More »N.S. premier to Halifax council on housing crisis: Stop ‘stomping your feet’ at us – Halifax
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston shot back at Halifax municipal councillors, who recently criticized the province over a lack of affordable housing and the growing number of tent encampments. During a news conference after announcing his cabinet shuffle Thursday, Houston told reporters that municipalities should stop “pointing fingers” and instead …
Read More »‘Band-aid’ solution of tent encampments on Halifax Common rejected by council
Halifax councillors have rejected a recommendation to turn parts of the Halifax Common into designated encampments for homeless people, in an evening of tense and emotional discussion over the issue. Councillors did pass other motions that include leasing private property, using municipal surplus lands and looking to campgrounds and outdoor …
Read More »Walk the Walk Drag fashion show raises almost $160K for Regina’s Lulu’s Lodge – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted August 27, 2023 4:58 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size By day, Jada Yee is a father of two trans children but on Aug. 26, Jada become Drag Queen Chyna B. Deadly, as he participated in a drag fashion show. Walk …
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