As Canada's housing shortage reaches critical levels, Budget 2025 introduces aggressive measures to boost construction. Discover how new funding and policy changes aim to tackle the affordability crisis head-on.
Discover how ordinary Canadians are moving beyond government promises and taking direct action to address the housing affordability crisis through community-led solutions.
Quick-thinking Barrie firefighters contained a dangerous encampment fire at Milligan's Pond, preventing potential disaster in the residential area.
Guelph's Committee of the Whole advances two major housing initiatives - a vacant home tax to increase housing supply and a renoviction bylaw to protect tenants from bad-faith evictions.
Waterloo Region's innovative homeless community requests $170,000 to hire two new support workers, aiming to enhance services and sustainability for vulnerable residents.
A Winnipeg community's charitable sock drive was devastated when thieves stole hundreds of donated pairs intended for homeless and vulnerable individuals during the harsh winter months.
Halifax officials announce permanent closure of Lower Flinn Park encampment after recent shooting, citing public safety concerns and ongoing security issues in the area.
A compassionate Nova Scotia woman is leading an ambitious campaign to collect over 20,000 pairs of socks for those in need, turning simple footwear into symbols of community care and warmth during challenging times.
The City of Barrie is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the growing encampment at Milligan's Pond, balancing community safety concerns with support services for vulnerable residents.
Greater Toronto Area's real estate market experiences unprecedented cooling as home sales crash 95% compared to last October, with prices continuing their downward trend amid rising interest rates.
A Halifax couple shares their emotional journey through Canada's housing crisis as they pin hopes on federal budget measures to finally achieve homeownership dreams.
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
Triple M Housing leads innovative project repurposing former industrial land into affordable modular homes, addressing Alberta's housing crisis with sustainable solutions.
Montreal police have charged three individuals in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 46-year-old homeless man in the city's downtown core, shedding light on violence against vulnerable populations.
City crews removed a homeless encampment at Cambridge's 150 Main Street, citing fire hazards and public safety risks. The operation highlights ongoing tensions between municipal enforcement and vulnerable populations.
Simcoe County unveils Canada's largest modular supportive housing project, offering 120 new homes with comprehensive support services to address homelessness through innovative construction methods.
The Trump administration has removed the independent watchdog overseeing the Federal Housing Finance Agency, raising concerns about oversight and accountability in housing regulation.
A controversial City Hall proposal to rename homeless shelters with 'inclusive' terminology faced massive backlash and has been quietly abandoned according to a new report.
Ontario's groundbreaking HART program brings essential healthcare and addiction services directly to vulnerable populations in Barrie and Simcoe County through new community hubs.
Essex County officials are pressing Windsor for transparency on social housing barriers as waitlists swell and affordable units remain scarce across the region.
As temperatures drop, Waterloo Region launches seasonal warming centres providing safe, warm spaces for vulnerable residents during cold weather months.
New analysis reveals four critical housing projections that could reshape British Columbia's future. From soaring prices to supply shortages, discover what's ahead for Canada's most expensive housing market.
Discover how Ontario's groundbreaking new legislation is tackling the housing crisis by cutting red tape, speeding up development, and creating thousands of jobs across the province.
As Montreal's mayoral race heats up, homeless residents express deep skepticism about campaign pledges, calling them recycled rhetoric that rarely translates into real change.
Metro Vancouver's Richmond faces a shelter capacity crisis as growing numbers of refugees and asylum seekers strain resources, prompting urgent calls for federal intervention and funding.
A shocking new report reveals the hidden crisis of senior homelessness across Canada, as a Prince Edward Island woman shares her story of sleeping in her vehicle while waiting for affordable housing.
Winnipeg releases detailed enforcement protocol for homeless encampment ban, balancing public safety with vulnerable population concerns. Learn about the city's phased approach.
A massive winter donation drive is underway in Edmonton, with community leaders and volunteers working to collect and distribute over 3000 essential cold-weather items to vulnerable residents facing extreme temperatures.
A groundbreaking multi-agency partnership launches in Simcoe County with an ambitious mission: transforming homeless services through coordinated housing solutions and comprehensive support systems.
Groundbreaking Calgary research exposes direct link between unaffordable housing and rising domestic violence rates, with victims trapped in dangerous situations due to financial constraints.