Halifax finds accommodations for 7 unhoused people, but volunteers question longevity
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“…HRM says it has found “alternative, safe, temporary accommodations” for seven unhoused people living in Meagher Park — also known as People’s Park — but the volunteers who work with them say they’ve been left out of the decision.
The city did not say where they were placed, but Global News has learned they’re staying at the Gerald B. Gray Memorial Arena in Dartmouth. Security officers did not allow Global to enter the arena and speak with the people living there….”
Author: Alex Cooke
Date of Article: September 21, 2021
Source: Global News
Website: https://globalnews.ca/news/8208573/halifax-limited-accommodations-unhoused-people/
Housing advocates call for an end to evictions in Halifax
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“…More than 100 people gathered in front of Halifax city hall on Saturday to protest the municipality’s approach to dealing with homelessness, demanding that evictions be stopped.
It has been a month since Halifax Regional Police and city staff carried out a mass eviction of people sleeping on public property on the peninsula, and the pressure is rising….”
Author: Nicola Seguin
Date of Article: September 18, 2021
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/housing-advocates-end-evictions-halifax-1.6181259
Hop to it: Rescue group holds ‘bunny blitz’ adoption event
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“…Folks looking for a fluffy new friend will get the chance to meet some adoptable bunnies Sunday afternoon.
The first rescue group in the Maritimes focused on the long-eared lagomorphs — 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue — is holding a “bunny blitz” in Halifax. More than a dozen of the twitchy-nosed animals can be scoped out by potential new owners….”
Author: Alex Cooke
Date of Article: January 26, 2020
Source: CBC News
Website: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/10000-carrots-rabbit-rescue-adoption-1.5440660