Fredericton Homeless Shelters is seeing a rise of seniors needing the shelters, and its executive director believes that number will only increase in the next decade.
Room will be available for an additional 20 people at the Small Craft Aquatic Centre and the Oak Centre in Fredericton this winter, says a shelter official, and a new effort is planned to prevent rural homelessness in nearby communities.
The home of the late Marilyn 'Mim' Simms, well-known Fredericton woman, will soon house two formerly homeless individuals thanks to Fredericton Homeless Shelters.
Fredericton’s chief of police says the force has no choice but to dismantle homeless camps in the city, after they say two fires were sparked by propane heaters inside the tents.
Piper Daken has a goal this holiday season – to help those who need it the most. She is collecting and distributing items in memory of her sister Lexi Daken - who died by suicide earlier this year.