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.
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.
Shawn Bunskoek reveals the daily struggles of living on Winnipeg streets while fighting for housing. His powerful story highlights Canada's homelessness crisis.
Jeremy Kalicum, co-founder of DULF, expresses shock at Health Canada's slow response to the overdose crisis. Read about the fight for a safe drug supply in Vancouver.
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.
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.
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.
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
Saskatchewan government allocates $1.5 million for emergency hotel accommodations to support people experiencing homelessness during winter months. Learn about this critical initiative.
Saskatoon residents won't see a homelessness levy on tax bills soon as City Manager Jeff Jorgenson delays the proposal. Learn about the city's current approach to housing crisis.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada outlines urgent priorities including homelessness crisis, housing construction, and budget constraints during Montreal's first executive committee meeting.
Toronto finance leaders swap suits for sleeping bags in annual Covenant House Sleep Out event, raising crucial awareness and funds for homeless youth across Canada.
Regina city council has approved new housing initiatives and a $1 million homelessness strategy while addressing encampment concerns. Learn about the city's comprehensive approach.
Regina city council approves new housing initiatives while addressing homelessness strategy. Delegates advocate for street team continuation amid ongoing urban challenges.
Saskatchewan announces $20 million expansion to homelessness strategy. Learn how this funding will address housing crisis and support vulnerable populations across the province.
Halifax homelessness team aims to close all city encampments within two years according to new staff report. Learn about the plan and timeline.
Public input for London's 2026 budget highlights a urgent community focus on homelessness and affordability. Nonprofit sector poised as key partner in city's strategy.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces Montreal's new 14-member executive committee, featuring opposition members and prioritizing homelessness. Discover the city's collaborative new approach.
A 60-year-old Sudbury woman who was living in a collapsed tent now has permanent indoor housing. Read her inspiring journey from homelessness to stability.
A 60-year-old disabled woman in Sudbury faces extreme hardship living in a collapsed tent after eviction. Her story highlights Ontario's growing housing crisis.