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Gregory McCain and his dog Maggie sit on a parking lot in the sun. McCain was one of the residents of the "tent city" homeless encampment in St. John's.
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Encampments: Sign of the times or systemic failure?

June 17, 2024 Lauren Ella Burke 0

“Tent City” is gone. But the challenges of housing availability and affordability continue to plague the city of St. John’s.

A tent city resident, in a black jacket searches for personal items from a huge pile of debris. The pile has many blankets, clothes as well as tent equipment.
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Tent city taken by storm

October 19, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

On Oct. 17, St. John’s homeless encampment across from Confederation building saw a heavy police presence which sparked confusion among the public.

two women are smiling as they are standing in the streets in St. John's
News

Walking for a cause

February 23, 2023 Arlette Lazarenko-Segal 0

On the Coldest Night of the Year, Choices for Youth is hosting a charity walk this Saturday.

A bearded man smiles at the camera at a coffee shop in Winnipeg
National

Fourth annual memorial service for Winnipeg’s departed homeless a tragic reminder

November 11, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

Winnipeg homelessness advocate Al Wiebe organizes a yearly event as a way of honouring lives lost on the streets, and the loved ones they left behind.

News

Integrated Care Hub moves into permanent location amid criticism

November 13, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

A new hub of services for those experiencing homelessness and addiction has found a permanent location in Kingston, but nearby residents have expressed concern.

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From the street to Streets Alive

February 14, 2019 Noorin Chatur-Muhammad 0

Thanks to a local organization in Lethbridge, Alta., one man will no longer have to face a cold winter outside.

Owner of Apricity Clothing donating ten percent of her profit to The Gathering Place.
Metro

“We all need warmth when it gets cold”

January 25, 2018 Victoria Battcock 0

Apricity Clothing chooses the Gathering Place as a gateway in helping people struggling with homelessness and mental health issues.

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