The new Build Canada Homes Agency, backed by $13 million, aims to streamline construction, cut costs, and restore buyer confidence in Canada's struggling new home market. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel?
Cote First Nation introduces a new cultural support initiative at Kamsack court, aiming to assist Indigenous individuals within the justice system. Learn about this groundbreaking program.
The federal government is committing $46 million to build 152 rental homes in Saint John, addressing housing affordability. Learn more about this major investment.
The Canadian and Nova Scotia governments are investing $11 million to create 44 new affordable housing units in Liverpool. This joint initiative aims to address the critical housing shortage in the community.
An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.
The federal government is allocating $1.3 million to provide housing support for veterans in New Brunswick. Learn about the new funding and its impact.
A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals the $13-billion Build Canada Homes initiative will construct only 26,000 new homes over five years. Read the analysis of federal housing and economic subsidy plans.
UBC engineering student Emiko Wijeysundera leads 35 singers in 'Saltwater,' a charity mash-up to fund mangrove restoration. The project supports coastal resilience.
An Alberta group's petition to affirm provincial unity has met the threshold for a referendum, potentially forcing a vote on separation. Discover the ironic twist.
A government-partnered program in Calgary has helped 40 refugees find work through specialized training with four employers. Learn how this initiative is changing lives.
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson addresses a Parliamentary Budget Officer report detailing federal spending reductions and their projected 'modest' effect on new housing supply. Get the latest analysis.
Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer reports a modest projected increase in housing supply from the Build Canada Homes initiative. Read the analysis of the federal plan's potential impact.
A Greater Sudbury police initiative to improve downtown safety is yielding positive results, with a noticeable drop in open drug use and other offences. Learn about the strategy and its impact.
Canada commits to a European Union initiative to boost military spending. In a related move, PM Mark Carney announces a cabinet shuffle, bringing back Marc Miller. Explore the strategic implications.
A new report reveals a significant decline in housing starts across southern Ontario, with Toronto receiving a failing grade. Discover the data and implications for the region's housing crisis.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Cambridge community unites for winter clothing drive, collecting coats and essentials for local homeless shelters. See how residents and restaurants are making a difference.
Starlight Investments, Canada's largest rental provider, builds purpose-built communities to alleviate the housing crisis. Learn how they're creating sustainable housing solutions across the country.
London's GBPH initiative successfully collected 230 medications to combat prescription drug misuse. Learn how this community effort protects public health and safety.
Canadian actor Tom Jackson kicks off his national socks campaign in Halifax, continuing his long-standing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across Canada.
Winnipeg and Quebec City tie as Canada's hottest housing markets with 11% annual price growth, surpassing major Prairie cities. Discover the key drivers behind this real estate surge.
Nova Scotia government designates four communities for new public housing developments. Learn how this initiative addresses housing needs across the province.
Federal housing funding worth $129 million for Calgary is jeopardized after city council repealed blanket rezoning. CMHC has paused payments pending clarity on zoning status.
St. Thomas launches purpose-built townhomes with finished rental units to combat housing shortages. New development aims to provide immediate housing relief.
Federal housing money for Calgary faces uncertainty as city reconsiders blanket rezoning. Critical affordable housing projects at stake.
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
Edmonton Elks players and alumni visited St. Maria Goretti Catholic School to promote literacy. Discover how this community effort is inspiring young readers.
Windsor's Circular Monday initiative encourages residents to embrace reuse, recycling and sustainable products. Learn how this local movement is changing consumer habits.
Federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson meets with Sudbury non-profits to tackle the city's housing crisis, pledging urgent federal action.
Edmonton greenlights 10 affordable housing projects on surplus school grounds, creating over 1,300 units with federal funding support. Discover how this initiative addresses housing needs.