3,500 Winter Survival Kits Packed for Toronto Homeless
Volunteers assembled 3,500 lifesaving backpacks for Toronto's homeless as temperatures plunge. The 27th annual Project Winter Survival aims to prevent deaths on the streets.
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Woman dies in tent fire at Sudbury homeless camp
A woman has died following a tent fire at a homeless encampment in Greater Sudbury. Police and officials are investigating the tragic incident that occurred on Energy Court.
Montreal homeless mental health program coming to Toronto
A successful Montreal initiative supporting homeless individuals with mental health challenges is set to launch in Toronto in 2026. Learn how this expansion aims to address a critical gap in urban support services.
Ontario homeless population hits 85,000, up 8% in a year
A new report reveals nearly 85,000 Ontarians are homeless, an 8% annual increase. The crisis demands urgent housing and support action. Read the full analysis.
One dead in tent fire at Sudbury homeless encampment
A person has died following a tent fire at the Energy Court homeless encampment in Greater Sudbury. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing crisis of unsheltered individuals in Northern Ontario.
Sudbury raises $33K to save night outreach program
The Go-Give Project's night outreach program in Sudbury was saved after the community raised $33,000. Learn how this initiative supports vulnerable residents.
Winnipeg enforces new homeless encampment rules
Winnipeg releases early enforcement data for new homeless encampment regulations. 12 sites cleared, 72 inspected, and 117 signs posted. Details on the city's approach.
Calgary Team Gets Sacred Name for Protecting Vulnerable
The Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary's outreach team receives the sacred name Sapaatsimaitapiks, linking their modern work to a historic Blackfoot warrior society. Learn about their impact.
Prince Albert homeless shelter destroyed by fire, community mourns
Residents of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are grieving the loss of a vital long-term homeless shelter after a devastating fire on December 25, 2025. The community reflects on the shelter's legacy and the urgent need for solutions.
Person Injured in Toronto Encampment Fire
A fire at a downtown Toronto encampment on December 26 left one person injured. Firefighters responded to the scene near a church. Get the latest details on the incident.
N.S. Organizations Aid Homeless at Christmas
Community organizations in Halifax are collaborating to provide essential support and shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the 2025 holiday season. Learn how the community is stepping up.
Calgary Homeless Outreach Team Desperate for New Base
A vital Calgary homeless outreach team is facing eviction and urgently needs a new headquarters to continue its life-saving work in extreme winter conditions. Learn about their critical mission.
Sarnia Sting, Imperial bring breakfast to elementary schools
Sarnia Sting hockey players partnered with Imperial to deliver a free 'Breakfast of Champions' to local elementary school children, promoting community wellness and teamwork.
Toronto council backs consultant sued over shelter
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
Calgary memorial mourns hundreds who died while homeless
As temperatures plunged, Calgary's 11th annual Longest Night memorial honored over 284 unhoused individuals who died in 2025. A solemn reminder of the winter's deadly risks and the dignity of every life.
Calgary vigil remembers homeless lives lost in 2025
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
Montreal to bring warming trailers to homeless encampment
The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
N.S. community seeks relocation of downtown homeless shelter
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
Wasaga Beach's Christmas In a Box nears decade of giving
A grassroots community outreach in Wasaga Beach and Clearview, Ont., is approaching its tenth year of providing gifts, household essentials, and family meals to those in need during the holidays.
Calgary outreach groups face eviction from city building
Three grassroots organizations in Calgary must vacate a city-owned former police building by year's end as the property is prepared for sale. Learn about the impact on vital community services.
Calgary social agency eviction threatens downtown safety
BeTheChangeYYC, a vital outreach service, must vacate its downtown Calgary location. CEO Chaz Smith warns of increased crime and social disruption if a new home isn't found. Read the full story.
Chatham homeless centre extends hours for winter season
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
Death reported at Chatham-Kent transitional cabin site
Officials in Chatham-Kent confirm the death of a resident living in the community's transitional tiny cabin program for the homeless. Details on the circumstances remain under investigation.
MacEwan Students Give Free Massage to First Responders
MacEwan University massage therapy students hosted a free event for Edmonton first responders on Dec. 4, 2025, providing practical experience and community support.
Montreal opens 100 emergency shelter spots
Montreal has opened 100 new emergency shelter spaces to address homelessness, with more beds to be added over the next two weeks. Read about the city's response.
Montreal enacts cold weather measures for unhoused
Montreal opens a 135-space emergency shelter and activates a crisis unit as temperatures plunge to -22°C with wind chill. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges tolerance and donations.
London's Homeless Shelter Plan Stalled, Site Still a Field
A promised micro-shelter community for homeless Londoners, targeting a January opening, faces delays as the designated site remains an untouched corn field. Journalist Daryl Newcombe investigates the stalled progress.
Saskatoon rejects designated homeless encampment areas
Saskatoon city council has voted against creating designated areas for homeless encampments following a rally at city hall. Advocates' calls for sanctioned sites were rejected.
Woman critically injured in Etobicoke tent fire
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being found on fire inside a tent at a south Etobicoke encampment on December 2, 2025. Paramedics rushed her to hospital.
Two Charged in Lethbridge Homeless Encampment Assault
Lethbridge police have laid charges against two individuals following a serious assault at a local homeless encampment. Get the latest details on the incident and the police response.
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