Homelessness
Recent stories about homelessness
Homelessness is a feature, not bug, of Canada's housing system, researcher says
Homelessness is an expected outcome of the country's housing system, according to the research lead at a University of Alberta housing lab.
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On the agenda: Homelessness, renaming, and Ride Transit
This week, council committees will discuss an updated plan to end homelessness, recommendations from the city's naming committee, and a growing budget shortfall for the Ride Transit program.
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Cartmell to push for social agencies to prove value
An Edmonton city councillor wants to use data to track whether homeless-serving organizations that receive city money are improving people's lives, but some in the sector question the effectiveness of more data collection and reporting.
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Homeless reception centre generates big numbers as well as 'abject misery': advocate
The United Conservative Party government describes its recently-launched homeless reception centre as a success, but some advocates for people without housing strongly disagree.
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On the agenda: Homelessness emergency, Explore Edmonton, public spaces bylaw
City council continues to meet virtually this week. Council will discuss actions following its declaration of a homelessness emergency, as well as the public spaces bylaw and further financial assistance for Explore Edmonton.
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The numbers and realities of Edmonton's shelter system
Here's a look at what we know about the supply of shelter space and the factors that affect demand.
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Boyle Street relocation to Work Nicer space seen as mutually beneficial
It may seem odd for a business-oriented coworking space to offer its facilities to a social services agency in need of a new home, but for Work Nicer founder Alex Putici, it was completely aligned with his mission.
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Boyle Street solution seen as heartening but puzzling
Speaking Municipally takes a look at Boyle Street Community Services' move to four temporary locations while it waits for its new facility to be finished next fall.
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Homeless Memorial Service remembers, grieves, and honours
More than 200 people gathered on June 7 to remember 156 Edmontonians who died due to homelessness in 2022.
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