BeTheChangeYYC, a vital outreach service, must vacate its downtown Calgary location. CEO Chaz Smith warns of increased crime and social disruption if a new home isn't found. Read the full story.
Windsor's Jewish community gathered to light a menorah for Hanukkah, aiming to 'bring light' after the devastating mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. About 100 people attended the ceremony.
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
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.
A new community hub is set to open in Montreal's West Island in September 2025, replacing the former West Island Assistance Fund site destroyed by fire in 2019. Learn about the project's significance.
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.
The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub held its 15th annual Cycle of Giving event on Dec. 6, 2025, providing free bike repairs and fostering community spirit in Lord Roberts. Discover how this initiative strengthens local bonds.
Connex Alternative Secondary in Maple Ridge supports youth facing homelessness and exploitation. A $10,000 Adopt-A-School grant is sought for food and essentials. Read how this school is a lifeline.
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
New Brunswick's housing minister confirms recent deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Saint John as new data shows a rise in numbers. The tragic news highlights the urgent need for solutions.
The Kempenfelt Community Players in Barrie are holding auditions for performers for a unique upcoming production. Find out how you can get involved in local theatre.
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
Officials in Chatham-Kent confirm the death of a resident living in the community's transitional tiny cabin program for the homeless. Details on the circumstances remain under investigation.
Montreal has opened 100 new emergency shelter spaces to address homelessness, with more beds to be added over the next two weeks. Read about the city's response.
Montreal opens a 135-space emergency shelter and activates a crisis unit as temperatures plunge to -22°C with wind chill. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges tolerance and donations.
A vital community fridge in Regina's North Central neighbourhood was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening, shocking volunteers and cutting off food access. Police are investigating.
A promised micro-shelter community for homeless Londoners, targeting a January opening, faces delays as the designated site remains an untouched corn field. Journalist Daryl Newcombe investigates the stalled progress.
Saskatoon city council has voted against creating designated areas for homeless encampments following a rally at city hall. Advocates' calls for sanctioned sites were rejected.
Windsor-Essex charities highlight targeted Giving Tuesday initiatives to address urgent community needs. Discover how your donations make a direct impact locally.
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being found on fire inside a tent at a south Etobicoke encampment on December 2, 2025. Paramedics rushed her to hospital.
Lethbridge police have laid charges against two individuals following a serious assault at a local homeless encampment. Get the latest details on the incident and the police response.
Prairie Harm Reduction says Saskatoon's record-breaking homeless count confirms community services are overextended. The findings highlight a growing crisis in the city.
Greater Sudbury's new 24/7 warming centre is operating at full capacity nightly. The organization is calling for urgent community donations to support the growing number of vulnerable residents seeking shelter from the cold.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
Simcoe County announces enhanced winter support for its homeless population. Learn about the new initiatives and how the community is responding to the ongoing 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.
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.
Dozens gathered in Montreal's Cabot Square to remember Indigenous community members who died on the streets. Learn how the housing crisis impacts vulnerable populations.
Barrie's Busby Centre launches urgent $250,000 fundraising campaign to support homeless community through winter. Learn how you can help make a difference today.
A Montreal borough mayor describes the destruction of a homeless encampment as a misunderstanding. Learn about the incident and ongoing housing challenges in Verdun.