Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
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.
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Montreal Women's Shelter Adds Emergency Winter Resources
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.
Shelter Nova Scotia Seeks Holiday Wish List Donations
Shelter Nova Scotia's CEO discusses their Holiday Wish List initiative, aiming to support vulnerable individuals in local communities during the festive season. Learn how you can contribute.
Ottawa Humane Society seeks holiday pet food donations
The Ottawa Humane Society is asking for pet food donations ahead of the holidays to support animals in its care. Learn how you can help during Giving Week.
Advocate raises concerns over London's micro-shelter community plan
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 Shelter Opens in Downtown Kitchener
A vital new shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener officially opened on December 5, 2025, providing safe housing and support for women and gender-diverse individuals in need. Learn more about this crucial community resource.
Chatham homeless centre extends hours for winter season
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.
Orillia's New Warming Centre Officially Opens
The City of Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
Montreal opens 100 emergency shelter spots
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 enacts cold weather measures for unhoused
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.
Pet Valu's Companions for Change Fundraising Tops $4.3M
Pet Valu's Companions for Change philanthropic program has raised over $4.3 million in 2025, supporting emergency relief, capital projects, and shelters across Canada. Learn how the initiative helps pets in need.
London's Homeless Shelter Plan Stalled, Site Still a Field
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.
SUNshine Girl Aylar's Business Vision for Canada-Iran Ties
Former Toronto Sun SUNshine Girl Aylar now runs a communications consultancy to strengthen business relations between Canada and Iran, with a goal to open an international women's shelter.
SUNshine Girl Aylar's Vision for Business and Charity
Aylar, a former SUNshine Girl, is now a communications consultant bridging Canadian and Iranian businesses while aiming to launch an international women's shelter. Discover her unique journey.
Sudbury Warming Centre at Capacity, Needs Donations
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.
Windsor Humane Society fundraising for cat room renovations
The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society is raising funds to renovate its cat intake facilities. Learn how the community can support this vital project for animal welfare.
Simcoe County strengthens homeless support this winter
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.
Battery fire evacuates Cambridge shelter
A lithium-ion battery fire prompted emergency evacuation at The Bridges shelter in Cambridge. Learn about the incident and fire safety tips for battery-powered devices.
Calgary expands winter homeless support amid cold weather
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.
Regina Humane Society Holiday Pet Adoption Campaign
The Regina Humane Society kicked off its annual Home for the Holidays campaign with an open house at their new facility, helping pets find loving families this season.
Man's car breaks down, enters empty house on Thanksgiving 1980
In 1980, John Morris's car broke down on Thanksgiving, leading him to seek shelter in an empty farmhouse. Discover what happened when the occupants returned home.
Montreal vigil commemorates Indigenous homeless deaths
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.
Busby Centre seeks $250K for Barrie homeless support
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.
$17.2M for women's shelter homes in Embrun, Ontario
Federal government invests $17.2 million to build safe homes in Embrun for women escaping domestic abuse. New initiative addresses critical housing needs for vulnerable women and children.
Cozy Cats campaign raising money for WECHS cat rooms
Windsor's Cozy Cats initiative seeks community support to renovate cat facilities at WECHS. Learn how you can help create better spaces for felines awaiting forever homes.
Timmins seeks new shelter site amid provincial funding deadline
Timmins accelerates plans to relocate Living Space shelter and establish permanent encampment as provincial funding deadline approaches. Learn about the city's urgent housing response.
Toronto's radical plan for homeless shelters and drugs
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.
Orillia Warming Centre Opening Soon for Winter
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
Calgary warming centre opens Dec 1 for youth in need
Wood's Homes opens a warming centre in Calgary from Dec 1 to Mar 31, offering meals, showers, and support services to youth under 29. Learn how to help.
Report: Nearly 1,000 in sheltered homelessness in Halifax
A new report reveals nearly 1,000 people are experiencing sheltered homelessness in Halifax. Learn about the city's housing crisis and the new shelter village response.
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