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For the second time in six months, the Salvation Army is adding space to address the number of people using emergency shelter services. A new 80-bed shelter has been set up for men thanks to an influx in newcomers seeking asylum. The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope emergency shelter houses more …
Read More »Second African migrant dies while waiting for shelter space in Mississauga
“It was freezing. Minus 8,” Pastor Eddie Jjumba told Global News, remembering last Saturday, Feb. 17. It was the same day, he says, that an asylum seeker named ‘Delphina’, arrived at the Dundas Shelter near Dixie Road and Dundas Street East, from Kenya, seeking warm refuge. But Jjumba says she …
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 »Temporary 30-bed emergency shelter announced in Saskatoon – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 30-bed emergency shelter is planned for the former fire station in the Sutherland area of Saskatoon. The city said the temporary shelter at 421 Central Ave. can be expected in the spring for up to 18 months. The Mustard Seed was …
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 …
Read More »1 dead after fire breaks out at Toronto shelter – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Fire Services says one person has died after a fire broke out at a city-run shelter space — which was formerly a hotel — in North York on Monday. Officials said the fire broke out just before 10 a.m. at an …
Read More »Asylum claimant dies at encampment outside Mississauga shelter – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials in Peel Region say an asylum claimant has died after sleeping at an encampment outside of a shelter in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police said officers responded to reports of a sudden death at an encampment on Dundas Street East, just east …
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 »Winnipeg’s ‘Doggie Dates’: Where shelter pups get a chance for paws-on adventure – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The “Doggie Dates” initiative at Winnipeg’s Animal Services is bringing joy to both canines and humans, and its organizers are eager to see this heartwarming idea spread. The program allows people to come and take the shelter dogs on a date when …
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