Students plant 1,300 flags for fallen soldiers
Business students from Villanova create powerful visual memorial ahead of Remembrance Day, planting flags to honour each Canadian soldier lost in Afghanistan.
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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.
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.
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.
Edmonton Students Scramble After College Campus Shuts Down
Edmonton community leaders and displaced students are scrambling for solutions after a sudden college campus closure leaves academic futures uncertain.
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.
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.
Student launches bookstore to fund university education
A determined Halifax university student has created a unique bookstore business to tackle tuition costs while supporting fellow students with affordable textbooks and academic resources.
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.
Owen Sound School Bus Drivers Reach Tentative Deal
School bus services in Owen Sound are set to continue uninterrupted as drivers and management reach a tentative agreement, bringing relief to families and students across the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deportation overturned in McMaster student death case
A Nigerian immigrant facing deportation for his involvement in the death of a McMaster University student has won his appeal, securing another chance to remain in Canada in a landmark immigration case.
Tanzanian student identified among hostage remains from Gaza
Israeli authorities confirm the identity of a Tanzanian student among hostage remains returned from Gaza, as international pressure mounts for further releases.
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.
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.
Calgary School Sports Resume After Teacher Strike
Calgary students return to courts, fields, and stages as extracurricular activities resume following the end of Alberta's teacher strike. Learn how schools are making up for lost time.
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.
Edmonton Youth Composers Project Showcases Student Talent
Young musical talents in Edmonton are getting their big break through an innovative composition project that amplifies student voices and showcases emerging classical artists.
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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