26 Ottawa Care Home Residents Displaced After Flooding
The City of Ottawa confirms 26 long-term care residents require relocation following facility flooding. Officials are coordinating emergency housing and support services.
The City of Ottawa confirms 26 long-term care residents require relocation following facility flooding. Officials are coordinating emergency housing and support services.
Saskatoon's new warming centre at 325 Avenue C South is experiencing record use as temperatures drop. The city's vulnerable population seeks refuge in the former Ambarsari Kitchen.
A Salvation Army warm-up shelter in Prince Albert, Sask., has relocated after a devastating fire on December 25. The new site ensures vital services continue for the community.
Seven RCMP officers transferred from Fort McMurray lost hundreds of thousands on home sales. A Federal Court judge upheld the force's decision not to fully cover their losses under a changed policy. Read the full story.
Employees of One Community Solutions, a firm with over $40M in Toronto contracts, report missing December pay and poor working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Regina's SOFIA House provides long-term, pet-inclusive shelter for families fleeing violence. The Christmas Cheer Fund raises crucial support for this and other local women's shelters.
Residents of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are grieving the loss of a vital long-term homeless shelter after a devastating fire on December 25, 2025. The community reflects on the shelter's legacy and the urgent need for solutions.
Amid a dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada, a new U.S.-based program is helping Jewish families relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma, offering legal and financial support.
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
Calgary's emergency shelters are operating at or beyond capacity as a severe cold snap forces more people indoors. Organizations like the Drop-In Centre and Mustard Seed are using creative solutions to ensure no one is left out in the cold.
The Salvation Army has launched a warming centre in downtown Prince Albert, offering refuge for up to 35 guests during extreme winter cold. Learn about this vital community service.
The Kansas City Chiefs will leave Arrowhead Stadium for a new $3 billion domed venue in Kansas, funded by state bonds. The move marks a historic shift for the NFL champions.
Modular cabins have arrived for London's new micro-shelter community for people experiencing homelessness, with the site slated to open in January. Read about this critical housing initiative.
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
A new women's warming centre has opened in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood just before Christmas, despite significant concerns raised by local businesses and residents about transparency and location.
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
Winnipeg's Main Street Project shelter is filling up quickly as a severe winter storm forces people indoors. The blizzard has caused highway closures and power outages across Manitoba.
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
Windsor's Downtown Mission served a festive holiday meal to hundreds, offering warmth and community as food costs surge and shelter demand hits record highs. Read how the community supports its most vulnerable.
The iconic Malibu Restaurant in east London, Ont., is moving to a new location after seven decades. The landmark's famous neon sign, however, will not make the journey. Read more about this end of an era.
Saskatoon city council is revisiting plans to relocate the Wildwood Golf Course. Get the latest details on this municipal development and what it means for the community.
A 30-year-old man faces charges after online threats prompted shelter-in-place orders at schools in the Montreal area, including Howard S. Billings in Chateauguay. Get the latest details.
The Edmonton Humane Society achieves a major milestone as the first animal shelter in Western Canada to receive national accreditation. Learn what this means for animal welfare standards in Alberta and beyond.
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.
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.