Montreal warming shelters see thousands of visits
Montreal's downtown warming centres have recorded thousands of visits from vulnerable people during recent extreme cold. Learn about the critical response to the city's winter crisis.
Montreal's downtown warming centres have recorded thousands of visits from vulnerable people during recent extreme cold. Learn about the critical response to the city's winter crisis.
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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.
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.
A vital Calgary homeless outreach team is facing eviction and urgently needs a new headquarters to continue its life-saving work in extreme winter conditions. Learn about their critical mission.
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.
As temperatures plunged, Calgary's 11th annual Longest Night memorial honored over 284 unhoused individuals who died in 2025. A solemn reminder of the winter's deadly risks and the dignity of every life.
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
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.
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
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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Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
The City of Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
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.
Simcoe County announces enhanced winter support for its homeless population. Learn about the new initiatives and how the community is responding to the ongoing crisis.
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