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Low-income motel residents face uncertain future in Penticton, B.C.The El Rancho Motel in Penticton is home to nearly 100 low-income residents but potential redevelopment has been looming over the property for years.CanadaAug 12
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Report reveals low-income Albertans falling through cracks of health benefits programAlberta's ombudsman says thousands of low-income residents and families seeking benefits to cover off health-care costs face unfair barriers.HealthJul 17
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Green housing in London, Ont., being supported by $425k in federal fundingLondon Environmental Network's Non-profit Resiliency Project is working to help multi-unit residential buildings owned by low-income non-profits hit net zero emissions.CanadaAug 12
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Developer refuses to compensate low-income West Kelowna mobile home owner, cites unpermitted repairsIn a letter sent to Sun, the developer, Kerr Properties out of Langley, stated that the renovations Sun undertook were unpermitted.CanadaJun 18
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Hamilton school board opts to maintain development charges for affordable housingHWDSB trustees agreed they need more time to gather affordable housing data before agreeing to any “differentiated rate” model for low-income home builders.CanadaJun 18
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Hamilton set to offer $350 air-conditioning subsidy for low-income renters this summerHamilton's city council is expected to expand an air conditioner subsidy program ahead of the hot summer as part of its Heat Response Strategy.CanadaJun 4
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Fresh fruits and veggies can be expensive. How a pop-up market aims to fix thatCorbeille de Pain of Montreal holds what is calls 'solidarity markets' each week during the summer season to offer both fresh produce and prepared meals in Montreal.CanadaAug 14
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Newfoundland and Labrador doubles funeral benefits after unclaimed bodies pile upNewfoundland and Labrador announced Monday it will now offer up to $5,000 for a funeral, and up to $1,500 for additional expenses.CanadaJul 29
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Aboriginal Housing Society receives federal funding for affordable housing projectBuffalo Lodge in Lethbridge, Alta., is a unique project made possible through federal funding that aims to meet the needs of Indigenous people who have to move off their reserve.CanadaAug 1
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BBB, police say Winnipeggers getting hoodwinked by contractor scamsThe con involves shady contractors taking payment, but then doing deliberately low-quality work — or none at all.CrimeAug 14
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Poverty the key factor in B.C. heat dome deaths: StudyA study of B.C.'s deadly 2021 heat dome says the risk factor most strongly associated with dying during the event was whether that person was receiving income assistance.HealthJul 25
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CRA says 2M Canadians invited for automatic tax filing pilot this yearWith new summer invites that also pilot the digital and paper options, the automatic tax filing service has been offered to at least two million Canadians so far in 2024.CanadaJul 30
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B.C. disability advocates call new federal benefit regulations a major ‘disappointment’Two B.C. disability advocates are saying Canada's Disability Benefit Act is too restrictive and is not enough money to help those in need.CanadaJul 14
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Woman who stole funds from Kelowna area PAC seeks to avoid criminal recordA former treasurer of a School Parent Advisory Committee in Kelowna who siphoned money from the organization was sentenced to three years probabtion.CrimeAug 12
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‘It makes it very hard’: Surrey Food Bank customers get less as demand rises againLast year between 16,000 and 17,000 people used the Surrey Food Bank every month. This year they are seeing between 20,000 and 21,000 people per month.EconomyAug 13
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Candy laced with ‘potentially lethal’ dose of meth given out by New Zealand charityThe Auckland City Mission says it received the candy from an unidentified donor in a sealed container.WorldAug 14
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‘All or nothing’: Utility cuts off Toronto senior, now powerless in heat waveWith no power in the midst of a summer heat wave, the stifling heat is a challenge for the 74-year-old Toronto woman, who fell behind on her payments in the spring.CanadaJul 9
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N.S. woman spends most of her income on rent, says it’s ‘impossible’ to get helpA Halifax woman says the Nova Scotia government rejected her rental assistance application despite 64 per cent of her monthly income being spent on housing.CanadaJul 10
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Alberta government mum on low-income transit pass funding cuts in Calgary and EdmontonThe mayors of Edmonton and Calgary said the Alberta government has pulled $12 million in funding meant to help low-income residents access public transit.PoliticsApr 30
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$1.8 million given toward climate change resilience for African Nova Scotian communitiesThe province is investing nearly $2 million to help African Nova Scotian communities adapt to climate change. Twenty-five communities will receive climate resilience plans.EnvironmentJul 3