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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saskatoon city council greenlights a one-year pilot program with Indigenous peacekeepers to support the homeless population downtown, offering a culturally-sensitive alternative to enforcement.
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.
Shawn Bunskoek reveals the daily struggles of living on Winnipeg streets while fighting for housing. His powerful story highlights Canada's homelessness crisis.
MacEwan University students partnered with Boyle Street Community Services to assemble over 100 life essentials kits for Edmonton's vulnerable population. Learn how this initiative brings warmth and dignity to those in need.
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.
A massive fire in Dhaka's Korail slum has left thousands homeless. The blaze highlights the ongoing vulnerability of informal settlements in Bangladesh.
St. Thomas launches purpose-built townhomes with finished rental units to combat housing shortages. New development aims to provide immediate housing relief.
New data reveals nearly 1,500 people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon. The latest count highlights urgent need for housing solutions and community support.
A devastating fire has destroyed the crowded Korail slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, leaving thousands homeless. The blaze highlights the ongoing vulnerability of informal settlements.
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.
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
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.
The first-of-its-kind From Barriers to Blueprints housing conference in Halifax identified the need for numerous systemic changes to address Canada's housing crisis. Read the key findings.