Ontario homeless population hits 85,000, up 8% in a year
A new report reveals nearly 85,000 Ontarians are homeless, an 8% annual increase. The crisis demands urgent housing and support action. Read the full analysis.
Category : Search result: homeless population Canada
One dead in tent fire at Sudbury homeless encampment
A person has died following a tent fire at the Energy Court homeless encampment in Greater Sudbury. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing crisis of unsheltered individuals in Northern Ontario.
Winnipeg enforces new homeless encampment rules
Winnipeg releases early enforcement data for new homeless encampment regulations. 12 sites cleared, 72 inspected, and 117 signs posted. Details on the city's approach.
Bird Counts Show Encouraging Numbers Despite Cold Spell
Annual Christmas bird counts in Windsor-Essex yielded encouraging data and a rare sighting, revealing long-term population trends for local wildlife.
Calgary hiring coordinator for first city census since 2019
Calgary is preparing for its first municipal census in nearly a decade, hiring a program coordinator to oversee the 2027 count. The city council has reinstated biennial civic censuses to improve local data.
Taiwan to become 'super-aged society' in 2025
New data shows Taiwan will officially become a 'super-aged society' in 2025, a demographic shift with profound implications for healthcare, economy, and social policy. Explore the details and potential consequences.
Canada's Dramatic Shift on Immigration Policy
Canada's population decline and policy reversals mark a generational shift in attitudes toward immigration. Explore the data and expert analysis behind the new, more calculating approach.
Maritimes Economic Growth to Slow: Tariffs, Population Study
A new study warns of sluggish economic growth in Canada's Maritime provinces, citing international tariffs and demographic challenges as key headwinds. Read the full analysis.
Study: Mass Immigration Raised Canada's Housing Prices
A new economic analysis finds immigration-driven demand significantly increased housing prices and rents across Canada from 2012-2022, contradicting past government assurances.
Montreal Mayor Invokes Emergency Powers for Shelters
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada used exceptional powers under Montreal's charter to secure new funding for emergency shelters, preventing closures during a severe cold snap. Learn how the city acted to protect its unhoused population.
Trump Policies, Aging Population Slow U.S. Growth: Budget Office
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office projects slower economic growth due to Trump-era immigration policies and an aging population. Explore the details and long-term impacts.
P.E.I. reports drop in emissions despite population growth
Prince Edward Island achieves a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions while its population increases, marking a significant environmental milestone. Discover the data and what it means for the island's future.
Saskatoon Police Chief Reflects on 2025 Growth Challenges
Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride reflects on a year of adapting to rapid population growth, detailing budget increases, new hires, and future precinct plans for the city.
UK Births to Fall Below Deaths Permanently in 2026
A UK think tank projects deaths will exceed births from 2026 onward, marking a permanent demographic shift. Future growth will rely solely on immigration, reshaping the nation's economic and political landscape.
Canada to Cut Immigration Targets in 2026
Canada will significantly reduce its immigration targets in 2026. Get the essential facts on the policy shift and what it means for the country's future.
Top 10 Columns of 2025: Vancouver's Key Issues
A look at the most-read columns of 2025, revealing deep public concern over billionaires, housing affordability, foreign influence, and Vancouver's global standing. Discover the key themes that captivated readers.
Prince Albert homeless shelter destroyed by fire, community mourns
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.
U.S. Birth Rate Hits Low: Demographer Debunks Crisis
The U.S. fertility rate has fallen to 1.6 children per woman, sparking political alarm. A leading demographer explains why the panic is overblown and what policies would actually help families.
Montreal Shelters Urge Compassion During Cold Snap
As temperatures plummet below -15°C, Montreal shelters are calling for public grace towards the unhoused. Learn how to help and what resources are available.
Alberta's Growth: Campaign Worked, Planning Didn't
Readers argue Alberta's population boom, fueled by immigration and interprovincial migration, exposed planning failures in healthcare and infrastructure, not immigrant health burdens. Discover the facts.
Calgary Homeless Outreach Team Desperate for New Base
A vital Calgary homeless outreach team is facing eviction and urgently needs a new headquarters to continue its life-saving work in extreme winter conditions. Learn about their critical mission.
Windsor shelter warns of closure if donations don't increase
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.
Deer numbers stay high in southern N.B. communities
White-tailed deer populations in southern New Brunswick remain elevated, posing challenges for local communities. Learn about the ongoing situation and its impacts.
Calgary memorial mourns hundreds who died while homeless
As temperatures plunged, Calgary's 11th annual Longest Night memorial honored over 284 unhoused individuals who died in 2025. A solemn reminder of the winter's deadly risks and the dignity of every life.
Calgary vigil remembers homeless lives lost in 2025
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
B.C. Population Drops for First Time on Record
British Columbia's population has fallen for the first time ever, driven by an exodus of non-permanent residents. Explore the causes and what it means for housing, healthcare, and the labour market.
Montreal to bring warming trailers to homeless encampment
The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
N.S. community seeks relocation of downtown homeless shelter
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.
B.C. sees first annual population drop on record
British Columbia's population has declined annually for the first time in recorded history, according to new data. Explore the details and implications of this historic demographic shift.
Canada's population drops for first time since pandemic
Statistics Canada reports the first population decline since the pandemic. Explore the key demographic shifts and economic implications for the country's future.
Page 1 of 4