The Calgary Drop-In Centre has transformed its approach, reducing chronic shelter stays by 85% by focusing on permanent housing solutions. Learn how its success story is inspiring change and how you can support its mission this holiday season.
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.
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.
A comprehensive guide to the shelters and services available in Windsor for people experiencing homelessness this winter. Find crucial information on staying safe during the cold season.
Prairie Harm Reduction says Saskatoon's record-breaking homeless count confirms community services are overextended. The findings highlight a growing crisis in the city.
London faces a critical overhaul of its homelessness strategy after losing millions in federal funding, even as the number of unhoused residents continues to rise. Learn about the city's urgent challenge.
EPCOR's dollar-for-dollar match on Giving Tuesday is amplifying donations for Edmonton's Bissell Centre and YESS, providing critical winter support for families and youth in need. Discover how community generosity is making a difference.
Feed Ontario's 2025 Hunger Report reveals over 1 million people relied on food banks last year, signaling a looming crisis in homelessness, healthcare, and community stability. Immediate action is urged.
Lindsay MacOdrum, a Brampton teacher, survived cardiac arrest in Central Park after her 17-year-old stepson performed immediate CPR. Her doctor credits his quick actions with saving her life.
Christopher Quigley's traveling art exhibit confronts viewers with the harsh realities of intimate partner violence in Canada. Learn how art becomes a powerful voice for change.
A South Shore youth centre is tackling the rise of youth violence in Quebec with a powerful new awareness video, aiming to break the cycle and empower young people.
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.
A memorial bench honoring MADD Windsor & Essex County has been restored after being vandalized. The community comes together to support victims of impaired driving.
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.
Shawn Bunskoek reveals the daily struggles of living on Winnipeg streets while fighting for housing. His powerful story highlights Canada's homelessness crisis.
Aaron Miller, an Edmonton colon cancer survivor, shares his inspiring journey of becoming a calendar model at 52, proving that life after diagnosis can be vibrant and empowering for others facing similar battles.
Brendan Fraser gets emotional on The Kelly Clarkson Show discussing 'Saving Superman,' a film about autism. The actor, a father to an autistic son, advocates for more support services.
New data reveals nearly 1,500 people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon. The latest count highlights urgent need for housing solutions and community support.
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
Full House star Jodie Sweetin details her first alcohol experience at age 14 and subsequent addiction struggles in a revealing podcast interview about her recovery journey.
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.
Southern Alberta First Nations communities organize Feeding the People event to support unhoused Indigenous Calgarians. Learn how community solidarity addresses urban Indigenous homelessness.
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
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.
Major Montreal developers commit to building 2,500 social housing units at no profit in a significant move to fight the city's homelessness crisis. Learn more about this initiative.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron discloses prostate cancer treatment and plans to use his House of Lords position to improve detection methods. Learn about his health journey.
The Empathy Project uses real-life simulations to show participants the daily struggles of homelessness in Ottawa. Learn how this initiative is changing perspectives.
London City Council faces pressure to reopen 2026 budget deliberations after Salvation Army's rent bank program was omitted. The program helps prevent homelessness by providing emergency housing support.
Students at St. Mary's High School in Kitchener gained firsthand insight into homelessness through an overnight tent initiative, fostering empathy and awareness about housing insecurity in their community.