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Researchers count 450 without permanent homes in Saskatoon
By Bryn LevySaskatoon’s homeless population is overwhelmingly aboriginal, generally male and fairly young.This based on data collected by the Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR)...
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Documentary brings light to Saskatoon homelessness
By Lasia KretzelSaskatoon’s homeless are the focus of a new documentary that premieres next week.“A Chance to Speak” documents the stories of several of the city’s homeless and delves into issues such...
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Documentary made about Regina's homeless during count
By Andrew ShepherdThe story of Regina's homeless is being told in a documentary and a final report that hopes to influence change.The film titled "In Plain View" follows the point-in-time homeless...
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New report shows Regina's 'vital signs' still need improvement
By Lisa SchickHow is Regina doing on things like the economy, the gap between the rich and poor, and belonging? A new report out on Regina hopes to answer those questions and start a conversation to...
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Saskatoon homeless shelters ready to accept those looking to escape the cold
By François BiberWith the weather taking a harsh turn for the worse, Saskatoon’s homeless shelters expect to see an influx of people seeking a warm bed.“Now that winter is arriving we always see a bit...
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The Lighthouse celebrates opening of new unit
By Bryn LevyThe Lighthouse Supported Living shelter held a grand opening for a new wellness centre on Friday. The centre will provide 38 beds for people who are under the influence of alcohol or...
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Feds estimate 2,250 Canadian veterans depend on homeless shelters
By Brent BoskerFor what's believed to be the first time, the federal government has estimated how many of Canada's homeless are former soldiers — but the department that compiled the report warns the...
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Regina YMCA hopes to see Housing First put into action
By CJME NewsIt is hoped Housing First will be implemented within the month in Regina. The successful homelessness strategy has been underway in communities like Prince Albert and Medicine Hat. It...
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Regina's homeless population seeks shelter from the cold
By Adriana ChristiansonWhen the weather gets really cold on the streets of Regina, Carmichael Outreach keeps doors open to people with nowhere else to go.Tyler Gray works at Carmichael and he says when...
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Regina YWCA to host Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for family homelessness
By Adriana ChristiansonThe Regina YWCA is highlighting the hidden side of homelessness with the 'Coldest Night of the Year' fundraiser walk downtown on Feb. 20.“We will be raising awareness around...
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North Battleford homeless shelter loses 90 per cent of provincial funding
By Duncan Cairns-BrennerThe only homeless shelter in the Battlefords is struggling to keep its doors open after a provincial funding cut.In December, The Lighthouse homeless shelter in North Battleford...
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Lighthouse readies for fundraiser amid financial worries
By Bryn LevyAgainst the backdrop of financial issues forcing them to shut their doors during the daytime, the Lighthouse Supported Living shelter in Saskatoon is holding a major winter fundraiser. The...
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Sask. government launches poverty reduction strategy
By Adriana ChristiansonWith a little more than a month to go before the election, the Saskatchewan government is officially launching a poverty reduction strategy.The goal of the strategy is to reduce...
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Retiring YWCA exec says change is slow, but awareness on issues growing
By Daniella PonticelliTen years ago, Barb Macpherson saw the homeless crisis at a tipping point in Saskatoon. But when the newly-named executive director of the YWCA Saskatoon spoke out on issue, she...
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20,000 Homes Campaign hopes to house Regina's homeless
By Lisa SchickSeveral Regina organizations are joining forces under the 20,000 Homes Campaign to try to end homelessness in the city.The campaign was launched in front of city hall on a chilly Tuesday...
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Lighthouse dips into renovations fund to fix boilers
By 650 CKOMThe Lighthouse Supported Living is delaying renovations in order to fix its boilers. Two of the facility's five boilers went down recently, with a third showing signs of being near failure....
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YWCA launches walk to raise awareness for women and children homelessness
By Britton GrayAfter a successful debut in 2016, the Coldest Night of the Year walkathon kicked off for the second year.Members of the YWCA, as well as sponsors and walkers from last year's event,...
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