Montreal shelter demand high despite added winter spaces
Advocates report hundreds of new shelter and warming station spaces in Montreal are helping this winter, but surging demand and limited daytime access pose significant ongoing challenges.
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Calgary shelters near capacity amid dangerous cold snap
Calgary's emergency shelters are operating at or beyond capacity as a severe cold snap forces more people indoors. Organizations like the Drop-In Centre and Mustard Seed are using creative solutions to ensure no one is left out in the cold.
Montreal Shelters Urge Compassion During Cold Snap
As temperatures plummet below -15°C, Montreal shelters are calling for public grace towards the unhoused. Learn how to help and what resources are available.
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.
Holiday Loneliness Stirs Anxiety in Montreal Homeless Shelters
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
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.
London's micro-shelter community gears up with cabin delivery
Modular cabins have arrived for London's new micro-shelter community for people experiencing homelessness, with the site slated to open in January. Read about this critical housing initiative.
Ottawa shelters at full capacity ahead of holidays
Ottawa shelters like the Ottawa Mission are at full capacity, forcing dozens to sleep in lobbies. Urgent need for winter clothing and donations continues post-holidays.
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.
Ottawa Riders Left in Cold as OC Transpo Misses Targets
As OC Transpo fails to meet reliability goals, Ottawa commuters face freezing waits. Could heaters help, or is better service the real fix? Read the full story.
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.
Homeless man assaulted in Vancouver's West End
A well-known homeless man in Vancouver's West End was severely assaulted in November. The community who cared for him is searching for answers as police investigate. Learn more about this attack and the ongoing search for justice.
London mulls 'Good Neighbour Clause' for shelter funding
London's city council is debating adding a 'Good Neighbour Clause' to contracts that fund homeless shelters. The move aims to address community concerns while supporting vital services. Read the latest details.
Montreal Merchants Seek Class Action Over Homelessness Safety
Business owners in Montreal's Milton Park area are launching a class-action lawsuit, citing safety concerns linked to the homeless population. Get the latest details on this developing local story.
Timmins picks remote site for homeless encampment, draws criticism
The City of Timmins faces fierce criticism for selecting a former sawmill site as a permanent remote homeless encampment. Residents voice safety concerns as officials defend the controversial decision.
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.
Ottawa shelters strained amid extreme cold alert
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.
Montreal Women's Shelter Adds Emergency Winter Resources
Montreal's Chez Doris shelter announces new emergency winter resources to protect vulnerable women from the cold. Learn how the community can support this vital initiative.
B.C. Homeless Students at Risk of Exploitation, School Seeks Aid
Connex Alternative Secondary in Maple Ridge supports youth facing homelessness and exploitation. A $10,000 Adopt-A-School grant is sought for food and essentials. Read how this school is a lifeline.
Regina shelters turn away 3,000 women and children
Despite a new facility, Regina's YWCA shelters had to refuse thousands seeking escape from domestic violence last year. The Christmas Cheer Fund supports critical, unfunded programs. Learn how you can help.
Advocate raises concerns over London's micro-shelter community plan
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
Recent deaths of homeless people confirmed in Saint John
New Brunswick's housing minister confirms recent deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Saint John as new data shows a rise in numbers. The tragic news highlights the urgent need for solutions.
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.
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.
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