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.
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
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.
A Toronto-based company has been ordered to pay a $1 million penalty by Ontario's construction regulator for constructing homes without the required permits. Learn the details of the enforcement action.
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'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.
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.
A vital new shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener officially opened on December 5, 2025, providing safe housing and support for women and gender-diverse individuals in need. Learn more about this crucial community resource.
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.
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 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.
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.
Greater Sudbury's new 24/7 warming centre is operating at full capacity nightly. The organization is calling for urgent community donations to support the growing number of vulnerable residents seeking shelter from the cold.
Barrie residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited reopening of Bayview Drive ends construction delays and traffic headaches. Get the full story on the completed project.
Quebec's construction sector achieved a record year in 2025 with a 2% increase. Experts project further expansion in 2026, signaling robust economic activity. Discover the drivers behind this growth.
Simcoe County announces enhanced winter support for its homeless population. Learn about the new initiatives and how the community is responding to the ongoing crisis.
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.
Dozens gathered in Montreal's Cabot Square to remember Indigenous community members who died on the streets. Learn how the housing crisis impacts vulnerable populations.
Barrie's Busby Centre launches urgent $250,000 fundraising campaign to support homeless community through winter. Learn how you can help make a difference today.
A Montreal borough mayor describes the destruction of a homeless encampment as a misunderstanding. Learn about the incident and ongoing housing challenges in Verdun.
Windsor's Cozy Cats initiative seeks community support to renovate cat facilities at WECHS. Learn how you can help create better spaces for felines awaiting forever homes.
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has claimed 44 lives, leading to arrests for gross negligence. Learn about the rescue efforts and the safety investigation.
Timmins accelerates plans to relocate Living Space shelter and establish permanent encampment as provincial funding deadline approaches. Learn about the city's urgent housing response.
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
Wood's Homes opens a warming centre in Calgary from Dec 1 to Mar 31, offering meals, showers, and support services to youth under 29. Learn how to help.
Emergency crews airlifted a construction worker after being struck on Highway 21 near Kincardine. The incident highlights ongoing workplace safety concerns in construction zones.
A new report reveals nearly 1,000 people are experiencing sheltered homelessness in Halifax. Learn about the city's housing crisis and the new shelter village response.
A Saskatoon construction company faces a $100,000 fine after a wall collapsed onto a worker's leg. Learn about workplace safety enforcement in Saskatchewan.
Jen Hamel's Warm Hands Warm Hearts team delivered over 500 backpacks with winter essentials to Edmonton's homeless population during their 12th annual community event on November 22, 2025.