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.
The Region of Waterloo confronts potential water capacity challenges as its population expands, raising questions about future infrastructure needs. Read more on the looming resource issue.
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.
Family-medicine directors across Quebec say they won't enforce major provisions of Bill 2, warning it will overwhelm clinics. Learn about the growing resistance.
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.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demands Donald Trump release medical records following Thanksgiving rant, questioning president's mental capacity and fitness for office.
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.
The Regina Humane Society kicked off its annual Home for the Holidays campaign with an open house at their new facility, helping pets find loving families this season.
In 1980, John Morris's car broke down on Thanksgiving, leading him to seek shelter in an empty farmhouse. Discover what happened when the occupants returned home.
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.
Federal government invests $17.2 million to build safe homes in Embrun for women escaping domestic abuse. New initiative addresses critical housing needs for vulnerable women and children.
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.
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.
Edmonton Public Schools report severe overcrowding, with central schools like Delton and John A. McDougall experiencing 25% growth. Learn about the impact on student programming.
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.
Winnipeg confronts urgent sewage capacity limitations as North End Treatment Plant construction continues. Learn about the infrastructure challenges facing Manitoba's capital.
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.