Edmonton's $1M Shelter Decision Sparks Heated Debate
Edmonton City Council's controversial decision to allocate $1 million for temporary day shelter services divides community and advocates, raising questions about long-term homelessness strategy.
Edmonton City Council's controversial decision to allocate $1 million for temporary day shelter services divides community and advocates, raising questions about long-term homelessness strategy.
Saskatoon city council approves emergency downtown warming shelter amid heated debate and concerns about rushed planning process and community impact.
Saskatoon city councillors express frustration after discovering $515,000 in unexpected renovations needed for new warming centre just weeks before winter.
Dartmouth's Alderney Landing hosted the 6th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament, bringing together community and NHL alumni to raise critical funds for local charities fighting homelessness.
Discover how Montreal's West Island community is rallying around its only homeless shelter during an open house event aimed at building bridges and support.
Alberta's social services minister responds to criticism about Edmonton shelter capacity, insisting provincial funding is adequate despite visible homelessness issues.
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 major transportation milestone has been achieved near the Edmonton International Airport with the completion of a $122 million interchange, promising smoother travel and economic growth for the region.
Windsor-Essex ironworkers protest what they call 'dangerous' use of unqualified workers on critical public safety infrastructure project, demanding immediate action.
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
Windsor's ironworkers union stages fiery protest against Amherstburg's new fire hall project, claiming local union jobs are being sidelined for cheaper non-union labour from outside the community.
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.
Discover how CMIC's groundbreaking Nexus platform combines artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and agent-driven automation to transform construction project management.
Edmonton's freshly sworn-in city council takes immediate action to address winter homelessness crisis by prioritizing shelter capacity expansion as temperatures drop.
Saskatoon's construction industry gets an unexpected boost as mild fall temperatures allow crews to work longer, accelerating critical infrastructure projects across the city.
Greater Sudbury launches first-ever 24/7 warming centre at YMCA to provide life-saving shelter during freezing temperatures, addressing critical gap in community services.
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.
Ottawa's building trades council raises alarm about non-union contractors and wage concerns in the massive Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment project, warning of potential labor disputes.
Windsor City Council greenlights extended construction hours for a critical roundabout project, accelerating progress on Lasalle's massive residential and commercial development that will transform the local landscape.
Ontario's groundbreaking HART program brings essential healthcare and addiction services directly to vulnerable populations in Barrie and Simcoe County through new community hubs.
A disturbing pattern of suspicious fires targeting new infill homes has Edmonton communities on high alert. Investigators probe potential motives as residents demand answers.
The Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon officially reopens to traffic after six months of extensive construction, featuring new decking and structural improvements for enhanced safety and durability.
Significant road construction in Fingal, Ontario will transform the village's infrastructure starting Monday, bringing temporary disruptions but long-term improvements to water mains and roadways.
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.
A Guelph neighborhood was locked down as police engaged in a dramatic standoff with an armed suspect, resulting in an arrest after hours of negotiations.
A tense police standoff in Guelph's west end led to shelter-in-place orders and multiple school lockdowns before officers made an arrest following hours of negotiations.
Winnipeg releases detailed enforcement protocol for homeless encampment ban, balancing public safety with vulnerable population concerns. Learn about the city's phased approach.
New data reveals alarming adoption trends in Nova Scotia shelters, with larger dogs facing significantly longer waits and lower adoption rates than their smaller counterparts.
Niagara Regional Police issue urgent shelter-in-place advisory as they search for dangerous suspect following weapons incident in Port Colborne neighborhood.