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Dartmouth shelter to close next week, leaving residents scrambling to find housing

by Zane Woodford May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

A shelter operated by 902 Man Up at 61 Dundas St. in downtown Dartmouth. Credit: Suzanne Rent

The provincially-funded shelter at Christ Church Hall in Dartmouth is closing May 31.

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Zane Woodford is the Halifax Examiner’s municipal reporter. He covers Halifax City Hall and contributes to our ongoing PRICED OUT housing series. Twitter @zwoodford More by Zane Woodford

A collage of various housing options in HRM, including co-ops, apartment buildings, shelters, and tents

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Dartmouth shelter to close next week, leaving residents scrambling to find housing

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