Alberta Minister Defends Edmonton Shelter Funding
Alberta's social services minister responds to criticism about Edmonton shelter capacity, insisting provincial funding is adequate despite visible homelessness issues.
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A Better Tent City Seeks Funding for Staff Expansion
Waterloo Region's innovative homeless community requests $170,000 to hire two new support workers, aiming to enhance services and sustainability for vulnerable residents.
Edmonton funds $1M winter day shelters amid cold snap
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
Canada Slashes Immigration Targets in 2025 Budget
Ottawa unveils significant cuts to temporary resident numbers and permanent immigration targets in the 2025 federal budget, marking a dramatic shift in Canada's immigration strategy.
Edmonton Council Prioritizes Winter Shelter Expansion
Edmonton's freshly sworn-in city council takes immediate action to address winter homelessness crisis by prioritizing shelter capacity expansion as temperatures drop.
Sudbury Opens 24/7 Warming Centre for Extreme Cold
Greater Sudbury launches first-ever 24/7 warming centre at YMCA to provide life-saving shelter during freezing temperatures, addressing critical gap in community services.
Toronto's shelter renaming plan shelved after ridicule
A controversial City Hall proposal to rename homeless shelters with 'inclusive' terminology faced massive backlash and has been quietly abandoned according to a new report.
Montreal Homeless Skeptical of Election Promises
As Montreal's mayoral race heats up, homeless residents express deep skepticism about campaign pledges, calling them recycled rhetoric that rarely translates into real change.
Guelph Standoff Ends in Arrest After Shelter-in-Place
A Guelph neighborhood was locked down as police engaged in a dramatic standoff with an armed suspect, resulting in an arrest after hours of negotiations.
Guelph standoff ends with arrest after shelter-in-place order
A tense police standoff in Guelph's west end led to shelter-in-place orders and multiple school lockdowns before officers made an arrest following hours of negotiations.
Large Dogs Face Tougher Adoption Odds in Nova Scotia
New data reveals alarming adoption trends in Nova Scotia shelters, with larger dogs facing significantly longer waits and lower adoption rates than their smaller counterparts.
Port Colborne Lockdown: Police Hunt Armed Suspect
Niagara Regional Police issue urgent shelter-in-place advisory as they search for dangerous suspect following weapons incident in Port Colborne neighborhood.
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