Barrie Mayor Seeks National Alliance on Homelessness
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
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Winnipeg Real Estate Market Shatters Records
Winnipeg's housing market continues its unprecedented surge with record-breaking sales and soaring prices. Discover the factors fueling this hot market and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Gov't Shutdown: Flight Delays, Food Stamp Cuts Warned
Democratic lawmakers sound the alarm on potential travel chaos and food assistance disruptions as another government shutdown looms. Learn how this political standoff could impact millions of Americans.
Canada's 2025 Budget Targets International Student Growth
The Liberal government's upcoming budget proposes significant changes to international student enrollment, addressing housing concerns while maintaining Canada's competitive edge in global education.
Guelph Plans Affordable Housing on City Land
The City of Guelph is moving forward with plans to develop affordable housing units on two municipal properties, addressing the growing housing crisis through strategic use of public land.
Manitoba invests $176.5M in rental housing expansion
The Manitoba government is launching a massive $176.5 million rental housing incentive program to create thousands of new affordable units across the province, addressing the critical housing shortage.
Federal Budget Delivers Infrastructure Win for Regina
Regina Mayor Sandra Masters applauds federal budget infrastructure investments, highlighting funding for housing-enabling projects as critical for Saskatchewan's growing urban centers.
Ontario scales back 1.5 million home construction target
Ontario's ambitious 1.5 million home target faces harsh realities as housing minister admits to scaling back expectations amid construction challenges and market pressures.
Saint John Opens Neighbourly Homes Community
Saint John takes a major step in addressing homelessness with the opening of Neighbourly Homes, a 20-unit supportive housing community offering residents dignity and comprehensive support services.
Why clearing homeless encampments won't solve Nova Scotia's crisis
The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Association warns that dismantling homeless encampments without proper housing alternatives exacerbates the crisis. Experts call for sustainable solutions and increased affordable housing investment.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Canada's 2025 Budget: The Good, Bad & Ugly
An in-depth analysis of Canada's 2025 federal budget reveals winners and losers as new taxes, housing measures, and economic policies reshape the financial landscape for Canadians.
Consumer Confidence Fuels Canadian Housing Market Gains
Discover why renewed consumer confidence is sparking unexpected price gains across Canada's housing market, with Calgary leading the charge in this economic turnaround story.
Disabled Sudbury Woman Homeless in Broken Tent
A disabled Sudbury woman faces unimaginable hardships living homeless in a damaged tent, exposing the severe gaps in Ontario's social support systems during harsh weather conditions.
Federal Budget: Tax Relief for Canadian Homebuyers
Discover how Canada's federal budget offers 30-year mortgage amortizations for first-time buyers and new tax measures to boost housing affordability across the nation.
U.S. Home Sales Surge to 7-Month High in September
U.S. existing home sales surged 9% in September, reaching highest levels since February as buyers adapt to new market realities. Discover what's driving this unexpected recovery.
$7.3M Windsor High-Rise Fire Settlement Approved
A groundbreaking $7.3 million settlement brings closure to Windsor high-rise residents displaced by a devastating fire, approved by a judge despite municipal objections. Discover how this decision impacts tenant rights and housing security in Ontario.
Canada's Housing Crisis Worsens: Budget 2025 Responds
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.
Saskatchewan reserves judgment on federal budget
Saskatchewan's government is reserving judgment on the new federal budget, citing lack of details on key measures affecting the province's economic interests.
Calgary's Currie Barracks Gains 266 Affordable Housing Units
A major affordable housing project is now underway in Calgary's Currie neighbourhood, bringing 266 much-needed rental units to the city's housing market with completion expected by 2026.
Quebec City Housing Market Hits Record High in October
The Quebec City metropolitan area experienced unprecedented real estate activity in October with transaction records shattered amid critically low housing supply, creating one of the tightest markets in recent memory.
Canadian Universities Face Financial Collapse
Canadian universities face an existential threat as international student caps and declining revenues create a perfect storm. Discover how institutions are fighting to survive and what it means for students.
5 Ways Canadians Can Solve Housing Crisis Now
Discover how ordinary Canadians are moving beyond government promises and taking direct action to address the housing affordability crisis through community-led solutions.
Guelph moves forward with vacant home tax and renoviction bylaw
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.
Quebec Backs Federal Budget: Champagne Says It Speaks to Province
Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne declares the 2024 budget addresses Quebec's economic priorities, highlighting investments in housing, AI, and research that benefit Montreal's innovation ecosystem.
A Better Tent City Seeks Funding for Staff Expansion
Waterloo Region's innovative homeless community requests $170,000 to hire two new support workers, aiming to enhance services and sustainability for vulnerable residents.
Ottawa's Public Servant Transition Plan to Gatineau
Discover how Ottawa's innovative transition strategy is helping public servants relocate to Gatineau with housing support, tax benefits, and community integration programs.
Food bank use surges as Canadians struggle with costs
As grocery bills and housing costs reach unprecedented levels, food banks and support services across Nova Scotia report record demand from struggling families and working Canadians.
Edmonton Mayor Seeks Federal Partnership After Budget
Edmonton's mayor declares the city prepared to collaborate with federal government on housing, infrastructure following latest budget commitments.
Canada's 2024 Budget: Slow-Burn Economic Boost
Discover how Canada's latest federal budget promises gradual economic stimulation through strategic housing initiatives and innovation investments, though immediate relief remains elusive for many Canadians.
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