County of Simcoe nears completion on rapid housing program for homeless youth
The County of Simcoe is preparing to open its latest rapid rehousing site to local youth escape homelessness after securing a site in the City of Orillia.
Canada
Apr 19
Can homeless people sleep outdoors? U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Brush fire near homeless camp brought quickly under control
Kelowna firefighters battled a small brush fire near Highway 97 and McCurdy Road on Tuesday morning.
Canada
Apr 2
Two Orillia, Ont. locations shortlisted for new rapid housing program
The City of Orillia has short-listed two city-owned properties to address homelessness as apart of a new rehousing program with the County of Simcoe.
Canada
Mar 5
Homeless residents moving from tents to hotels thanks to Wellington County
The County received a one-time funding from the federal government towards supporting temporary expansion of shelter spaces, providing limited rental assistance, and other areas.
Canada
Feb 22
Local youth homeless shelter calling for support amid worsening housing ‘crisis’
Simcoe County’s only youth homelessness shelter is hoping for a large turnout at this weekend’s fundraiser amid an urgent need to expand shelter space.
Canada
Feb 23
Nova Scotia non-profit forced to make ‘impossible decisions’ amid housing crisis
An organization in Nova Scotia that provides housing support for women and families is sounding the alarm over homelessness in Halifax.
Canada
Apr 15
Nanaimo’s unhoused population jumps nearly 19% but officials think it’s likely higher
Researchers found that at least 515 people were without homes in Nanaimo, which is a jump of nearly 19 per cent from the previous survey conducted in the spring of 2020.
Politics
Apr 9
City clears tents pitched outside designated encampment area in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
City crews removed an estimated 22 tents set up in the park's south side, where daytime sheltering is not permitted.
Politics
Apr 16
‘They knew’: Victims of sexual abuse by Ontario youth leader sue Anglican Church
Garth Bent worked as a camp counsellor at Ontario Pioneer Camp and pleaded guilty in 2009 to three counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Crime
Apr 19
Court strikes down parts of Ontario panhandling law as unconstitutional
The case was launched in 2017 by the Fair Change legal clinic against the Safe Streets Act, the second constitutional challenge against the law that has been in force since 2000.
Canada
Apr 3
Ontario Human Rights Commission ‘concerned’ with Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
The town's emergency care establishment bylaw requires shelters to be licenced, provide 24-7 security, regular maintenance, a 24/7 contact for issues and have insurance.
Politics
Apr 10
House of Hope building on ‘early success’ with development of new supportive housing
The spaces will assist people with complex health needs, including discharged hospital patients at risk of readmission due to chronic homelessness.
Canada
Mar 20
An Ontario renter’s ‘scary’ situation with homelessness after landlords sell property
Having worked for over 35 years as a janitor, an Ontario man never thought he would find himself without a place to live in retirement. But he says that changed in 2022
Canada
Apr 12
‘First of its kind’ transitional housing opens in Prince Edward County
Leeward House is expected to welcome its first residents in the coming days.
Canada
Apr 2
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, April 15
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, April 15.
Canada
Apr 15
Proposed Renter’s Bill of Rights a good first step, but not enough for Alberta: advocate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced three new proposed reforms in the 2024 budget that aim to protect Canadian renters.
Economy
Apr 15
Halifax homeless encampment hits double capacity, officials mull next step
Halifax Regional Municipality says in a statement that University Avenue has a capacity for six tents at the homeless encampment, but as of Wednesday, 12 were on site.
Canada
Apr 18
Saskatoon city council police and fire report turns into call to report crimes
Saskatoon's interim police chief Dave Haye stressed the importance of reporting crime on Wednesday.
Crime
Apr 10
Final prosecution from 26 charges in 2021 Halifax housing protest ends in acquittal
The last of 26 charges laid after a 2021 Halifax housing protest has ended with an acquittal, capping a two-and-a-half-year legal saga.
Canada
Mar 1
