Social Services
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N.B. social workers must be empowered to do what’s best for at-risk youth: advocatesHearings continue today at New Brunswick's legislature into the systemic failures of the Social Development Department.CanadaJun 25
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Saskatoon woman demands better access to social supports for homeless communityA Good Samaritan is demanding change from all levels of government after a frozen Saskatoon night exposed the trouble in accessing social support for those in need.CanadaDec 15, 2025
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B.C. pays over $1.2M to shortchanged disability caregiversB.C.'s ombudsperson says he's satisfied the provincial government has fixed a problem that shortchanged caregivers of children with disabilities.PoliticsJan 23, 2025
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Shower and laundry facility for the homeless in Surrey closes as funds run outThe Cove Healthy Living Facility, operated by the Surrey Urban Mission, opened in November 2022, with a one-time funding grant from the Union of B.C. Municipalities.HealthSep 2, 2024
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Saskatchewan updates legislation to enhance supports for children, youth in careThe Saskatchewan government made amendments to The Child and Family Services Act to improve outcomes for children and youth in care.CanadaJun 12, 2024
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Alberta orders reviews after non-profit ships stroke patient from hospital to Leduc motelNixon says his ministry was "literally playing detective" over the weekend to figure out who was a Contentment client and what kind of support they needed.HealthMar 25, 2024
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Downtown Eastside community hub still not open 1 year after announcementA community hub promised last March for Vancouver's Downtown Eastside appears to still be under construction.PoliticsMar 21, 2024
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Peer-based program takes alternative approach to security in Vancouver’s DTESThe Mission Possible Neighbours program hires people with lived experience in the community to provide an alternative form of security and outreach in the DTES.CrimeNov 17, 2023
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Vancouver hires 100 cops, but fewer than 10 promised mental health nurses on boardNearly a year after ABC Vancouver was elected on a promise to hire 100 police officers and 100 mental health nurses, it appears to be making progress on only half that pledge.PoliticsOct 13, 2023
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Boyle Street’s looming closure begs community to question: Do Edmonton’s most vulnerable matter?With Boyle Street needing to find a new home come Oct. 1, many homeless and vulnerable community members fear they will be left out on the street.CanadaSep 13, 2023
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