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Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, hospital officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a war now entering its 20th month. The strikes included one attack on Tuesday night on a school sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians, which killed 27 …
Read More »As Palestinians look for shelter, some pitch their tents next to landfill in Gaza City
Palestinians in Gaza say they have nowhere to go as Israel’s renewed offensive forces thousands to leave their homes and once again face displacement in the war-ravaged territory. Some Palestinians pitched their tents next to mounds of garbage at a landfill near the Yarmouk Stadium in Gaza City after being ordered …
Read More »Ontario plans for tougher encampment rules stir emotional debate, including among Thunder Bay shelter users
Although she’s had no permanent home for two years, Bunny Chief says she often gives up her space at the overnight shelter so others have a warm place to sleep. “I try to make room for everybody else because I do have a little heater in my tent,” she said. But …
Read More »Palestinian paramedic recounts ‘massacre’ on school shelter in northern Gaza
WARNING: The story contains graphic details of wounded children and people. As one of the few paramedics left in northern Gaza, Niveen Al-Dwawsa, 21, is often one of the first on the scene in the aftermath of an airstrike, running to help as many wounded people as she can. Even …
Read More »Montreal wants to move day services from homeless shelter, citing ‘difficult’ cohabitation – Montreal
Montreal officials are looking to relocate some of the day services at a homeless shelter west of downtown that also serves as a supervised injection centre. Sud-Ouest borough Mayor Benoit Dorais confirmed Tuesday that the city made the ask to the province, saying “collectively with the government we will have …
Read More »Supports for those experiencing homelessness in Lethbridge expanding – Lethbridge
By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted July 25, 2024 8:37 am Updated July 25, 2024 8:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre is set to expand from 120 to 230 spaces. While the project and its funding were …
Read More »Future of Brockville’s homeless shelter uncertain
The future of the Cooperative Care Centre, Brockville’s only homeless shelter, is uncertain. Representatives from the centre made a presentation to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville this week, highlighting their dire situation and the potential for closure without additional funding. Located on the eastern edge of Brockville, the …
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 »A shelter, warming centre opens its doors for the winter season in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
As the winter season swings to lower temperatures, a shelter in Winnipeg is opening its doors to the city’s most vulnerable population. A pop-up shelter on 604 St. Mary’s Road is offering beds to sleep in and a warm place to stay for those struggling with homelessness, addictions, and mental …
Read More »Another emergency shelter is opening in Halifax — this time, at the Forum – Halifax
A new emergency shelter is opening later this month at the Halifax Forum, the latest in a number of new shelters popping up as the region struggles with rising homelessness. In a joint release Monday, the Nova Scotia government and Halifax Regional Municipality said the new shelter at 6210 Young …
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