Vancouver approves 32-storey DTES towers, cuts shelter housing
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
Stratford is launching its first overnight warming centre at the Connections Centre to provide a safe, warm space for those in need during the cold winter months. Learn about the opening and its importance.
Youth Haven Canada has revealed its new emergency shelter on Wellington St. East in Barrie, providing critical support for at-risk youth. Get the details on this vital community resource.
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.
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.
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating two overnight commercial break-ins in Kitchener. Authorities are seeking information from the public to identify suspects.
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.
Shelter Nova Scotia's CEO discusses their Holiday Wish List initiative, aiming to support vulnerable individuals in local communities during the festive season. Learn how you can contribute.
The Ottawa Humane Society is asking for pet food donations ahead of the holidays to support animals in its care. Learn how you can help during Giving Week.
Two separate Montreal businesses were struck by gunfire overnight. Police are investigating the incidents, which caused property damage but no injuries. Details on the ongoing investigation.
Montreal police are investigating an overnight shooting that shattered the front window of a Villeray business on Crémazie Blvd. No injuries were reported as the store was closed. Read the latest details.
Toronto police are investigating a shooting in Etobicoke that left a man with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. Get the latest details on the incident.
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.
The City of Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
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.
Pet Valu's Companions for Change philanthropic program has raised over $4.3 million in 2025, supporting emergency relief, capital projects, and shelters across Canada. Learn how the initiative helps pets in need.
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.
Former Toronto Sun SUNshine Girl Aylar now runs a communications consultancy to strengthen business relations between Canada and Iran, with a goal to open an international women's shelter.
Aylar, a former SUNshine Girl, is now a communications consultant bridging Canadian and Iranian businesses while aiming to launch an international women's shelter. Discover her unique journey.
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.
The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society is raising funds to renovate its cat intake facilities. Learn how the community can support this vital project for animal welfare.
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.
Toronto is set to receive 2-4 cm of snow overnight, with flurries expected to start late. Get the latest timing and details on the first December snowfall.
The City of Barrie urges residents to clear driveways promptly after snowfalls to avoid being blocked in by plows. Learn key rules and exceptions for the overnight parking ban now in effect.
Barrie's seasonal overnight parking ban is now in effect. Learn the key rules, important exceptions, and how to avoid fines during the winter months.
A lithium-ion battery fire prompted emergency evacuation at The Bridges shelter in Cambridge. Learn about the incident and fire safety tips for battery-powered devices.
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.