Fredericton’s emergency shelter space shrinks ahead of winter

Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-29 20:00:33.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Municipal, Housing, Social Services, Emergency]

Fredericton City Council approved a smaller emergency out-of-the-cold shelter providing 10 overnight beds at the Small Craft Aquatic Centre, operating from mid-December to the end of April, as the previous 33-bed facility run by Fredericton Homeless Shelters Inc. at the exhibition grounds faces demolition for redevelopment. According to September data from the Human Development Council, 353 people are experiencing homelessness in Fredericton, including 179 who are chronically homeless. Additionally, council approved a new courtyard lot for the tiny home community 12 Neighbours, adding 15 new units to help bridge emergency services and permanent supportive housing.