Edmonton's $1M Shelter Decision Sparks Heated Debate
Edmonton City Council's controversial decision to allocate $1 million for temporary day shelter services divides community and advocates, raising questions about long-term homelessness strategy.
Edmonton City Council's controversial decision to allocate $1 million for temporary day shelter services divides community and advocates, raising questions about long-term homelessness strategy.
The City of Winnipeg is seeking public feedback on temporary active transportation routes installed during the pandemic. Share your thoughts on bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure.
Saskatoon city council approves emergency downtown warming shelter amid heated debate and concerns about rushed planning process and community impact.
Saskatoon city councillors express frustration after discovering $515,000 in unexpected renovations needed for new warming centre just weeks before winter.
Dartmouth's Alderney Landing hosted the 6th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament, bringing together community and NHL alumni to raise critical funds for local charities fighting homelessness.
Discover how Montreal's West Island community is rallying around its only homeless shelter during an open house event aimed at building bridges and support.
Alberta's social services minister responds to criticism about Edmonton shelter capacity, insisting provincial funding is adequate despite visible homelessness issues.
Waterloo Region's innovative homeless community requests $170,000 to hire two new support workers, aiming to enhance services and sustainability for vulnerable residents.
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
Ottawa unveils significant cuts to temporary resident numbers and permanent immigration targets in the 2025 federal budget, marking a dramatic shift in Canada's immigration strategy.
Edmonton's freshly sworn-in city council takes immediate action to address winter homelessness crisis by prioritizing shelter capacity expansion as temperatures drop.
Greater Sudbury launches first-ever 24/7 warming centre at YMCA to provide life-saving shelter during freezing temperatures, addressing critical gap in community services.
A controversial City Hall proposal to rename homeless shelters with 'inclusive' terminology faced massive backlash and has been quietly abandoned according to a new report.
As Montreal's mayoral race heats up, homeless residents express deep skepticism about campaign pledges, calling them recycled rhetoric that rarely translates into real change.
A Guelph neighborhood was locked down as police engaged in a dramatic standoff with an armed suspect, resulting in an arrest after hours of negotiations.
A tense police standoff in Guelph's west end led to shelter-in-place orders and multiple school lockdowns before officers made an arrest following hours of negotiations.
New data reveals alarming adoption trends in Nova Scotia shelters, with larger dogs facing significantly longer waits and lower adoption rates than their smaller counterparts.
Niagara Regional Police issue urgent shelter-in-place advisory as they search for dangerous suspect following weapons incident in Port Colborne neighborhood.