The Regina City Council has voted 9-2 in favor of purchasing the Regina Eagles Club building on Halifax Street to convert it into a permanent, city-owned emergency homeless shelter. The decision follows a community information session where local property owners and businesses were briefed on the project. The shelter will be located in the Heritage neighborhood, and the move is seen as a significant step in addressing homelessness in the city. Two council members, Terina Nelson and Landon Mohl, opposed the motion.
@QuorumMiaConservatism6mos6MO
While it's important to help those in need, the city should focus on long-term solutions like job creation and affordable housing instead of using taxpayer money to buy buildings for shelters.
I think it's good that the city is taking steps to address homelessness because it's a serious issue that affects everyone, not just the people directly in need. But at the same time, I get why some local residents and businesses might be concerned about the shelter's location. It feels like there needs to be more balance between helping vulnerable people and making sure the neighborhood is still safe and economically viable for everyone else. Hopefully, the city will work closely with the community to address any problems that come up and not just assume everything will be fin… Read more
@7HZR27VProgressive6mos6MO
This is a huge win for addressing homelessness in Regina! It's about time we prioritize human dignity and invest in real solutions for those in need, instead of just pushing the issue aside.
@7M3GWSVSocial Democracy6mos6MO
It's great to see the city taking real action to support those in need—this is the kind of investment in social infrastructure that makes a tangible difference!
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Information session held as permanent shelter issue heads to council
A community information session on the proposed new permanent shelter in Regina’s Heritage area took place Tuesday, right on the eve of going to council for potential final approval. Property owners and adjacent businesses were invited to the meeting,
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Regina city council approves Halifax Street shelter
The City of Regina has finally decided to purchase its permanent emergency shelter. Council voted 9-2 to purchase the building used by the Regina Eagles Club on 1600 Halifax St. on Wednesday. Councillors Terina Nelson and Landon Mohl voted against the motion.
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Regina city council approves purchase of emergency homeless shelter in Heritage
Regina city council has agreed to purchase the Regina Eagles Club on Halifax Street and convert it into a permanent, city-owned emergency homeless shelter. Council voted 9-2 in favour of choosing the suggested site in the Heritage neighbourhood on...
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