A new study on the well-being and rights of children in Nova Scotia found that poverty, systemic racism and discrimination are the most urgent threats kids face.
The archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is seeking an extension on occupancy permits for its 20 emergency shelters on church grounds, suggesting there is nowhere else for those experiencing homelessness to go at this time.
Halifax regional council's mobile shower pilot project started as a well-intentioned idea to provide hygiene to people who are homeless. But the showers were never used. A new report examines why.