Montreal shelter demand high despite added winter spaces
Advocates report hundreds of new shelter and warming station spaces in Montreal are helping this winter, but surging demand and limited daytime access pose significant ongoing challenges.
Advocates report hundreds of new shelter and warming station spaces in Montreal are helping this winter, but surging demand and limited daytime access pose significant ongoing challenges.
Barrie police successfully recovered stolen presents on Christmas Eve, returning holiday joy to a local family. Read about the festive season operation and its heartwarming outcome.
A freezing rain warning is in effect for southeastern Alberta, including Calgary, as overnight temperatures rise. Stay informed on the forecast and travel impacts for Christmas Day.
The Salvation Army has launched a warming centre in downtown Prince Albert, offering refuge for up to 35 guests during extreme winter cold. Learn about this vital community service.
A new warming centre operated by the Salvation Army is now open in Prince Albert, offering shelter and amenities for up to 35 residents during dangerous winter temperatures. Learn more about this vital community service.
As temperatures plummet, Journey Church in Calgary provides a warm refuge and a festive meal for the city's homeless population, offering a moment of connection during the holidays.
A new women's warming centre has opened in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood just before Christmas, despite significant concerns raised by local businesses and residents about transparency and location.
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The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
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Stratford is launching its first overnight warming centre at the Connections Centre to provide a safe, warm space for those in need during the cold winter months. Learn about the opening and its importance.
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Greater Sudbury's new 24/7 warming centre is operating at full capacity nightly. The organization is calling for urgent community donations to support the growing number of vulnerable residents seeking shelter from the cold.
A vehicle was stolen while left running unattended in a Guelph hospital parking lot. Police warn against warming up cars unoccupied. Read the details.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
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