Fredericton council approved an overnight homeless shelter smaller than the one used the last two years, while also approving a pay raise for themselves at Monday night’s meeting.
Council also approved another mini home complex for 12 Neighbours
Sam Farley · CBC News
· Posted: Oct 27, 2026 6:21 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Fredericton will go back to using the Small Craft Aquatic Centre as an overnight homeless shelter this winter, despite it being smaller than the space used in previous years. (Google Maps)
Fredericton council approved an overnight homeless shelter smaller than the one used the last two years, while also approving a pay raise for themselves at Monday night’s meeting.
Council also approved a new addition to the 12 Neighbours property on Fredericton’s north side consisting of a courtyard complex with 15 new tiny homes initially. The homes will function as assisted living sleeping units for homeless people who would otherwise be outside.
Those spaces combined will mean a total of about 25 beds for a homeless population currently estimated to be about 300 in the city.
“Doesn’t sound like enough,
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