Homelessness
Recent stories about homelessness
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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On the agenda: Indigenous Framework, Warehouse Park, and more
This week, a public hearing will take place on May 30. Community and public services committee will meet on May 31, urban planning committee will meet on June 1, and executive committee will meet on June 2.
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On the agenda: Homelessness response, trees, and investment performance
This week, community and public services committee will meet on May 1, urban planning committee will meet on May 2, and executive committee will meet on May 3.
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Homeward Trust CEO hopeful about new community response task force
When the province announced the new Edmonton Public Safety and Community Response Task Force on Dec. 13, some criticized the creation of yet another committee to address the city's ongoing crisis of addictions and homelessness. But Susan McGee of Homeward Trust is optimistic it will have an impact.
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