Homelessness
Recent stories about homelessness
![Homelessness is a feature, not bug, of Canada's housing system, researcher says Four people sit behind a table with podcasting equipment.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/06/03/sm-266-2931-2.jpg)
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 Hands that appear to belong to an older woman point to the phrase "Circle of Friends" with several dot stickers under it.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/05/20/cuac-2024-05-20-wihkwentowin.jpg)
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 Coun. Tim Cartmell in council chambers.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/04/29/cartmell-social-service-2722.jpg)
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 A photo of colourful tarps, several bikes in disrepair and a person with a cart show a homeless encampment in Edmonton.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/03/05/strathcona-encampment-2498.jpg)
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 A sign that reads "Exploring Edmonton? We'll get you started."](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/02/09/cuac-2024-02-12.jpg)
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 A group of people stand on the side of a road holding signs. One reads "Housing is a Human Right"; another reads "Shelters Are Not A Home."](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/01/16/WEBEncampment3PaulaKirman.jpg)
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 A brick warehouse with a neon sign reading "Mercer" below an older painted sign that says "The Mercer Wholesale Ltd."](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2023/10/19/Boyle-street-mercer.jpg)
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 A map showing the four temporary locations housing Boyle Street's services](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2023/10/02/sm-235.jpg)
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 A person lays a flower among many others on a sculpture of a faceless figure, hunched over in a doorway.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2023/06/07/Untitled-45.jpg)
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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