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  • Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C. was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?
    Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs with his university-age daughter.
    Politics
    Mar 6
  • Community report warns Vancouver’s homeless population to surge without more funding
    The report warns Vancouver's homeless population could climb from about 3,150 today to more than 4,700 by 2030 due to pressures on existing affordable units.
    Economy
    Feb 27
  • Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date
    Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.
    Canada
    Apr 23
  • 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
  • Calls for more affordable housing as over $426M spent to temporarily house asylum claimants
    The federal government has spent over $426 million this fiscal year on temporary accommodations like hotels for asylum claimants.
    Canada
    Apr 12
  • 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
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  • 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
  • The best home deals under $200 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
    We’ve curated the best home deals you can nab during Amazon’s new spring sale event that runs March 20-25.
    The Curator
    Mar 20
  • Germany has taken in 1.1M Ukrainians and is running out of places to house them
    A decommissioned airport in Berlin was supposed to house Ukrainian refugees for one or two days. Now, thousands have been living there for months with nowhere else to go.
    World
    Feb 18
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  • On the Brink: How Nova Scotia’s affordability crisis was years in the making
    While the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a driving factor in Nova Scotia's affordability crisis, experts say the issue has been years in the making.
    Canada
    Feb 16
  • How a temporary tent encampment in Ontario went from dozens of people, to just 4
    The City of Peterborough says a temporary tent encampment that had dozens of people is down to four following the launches of new programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
    Economy
    Dec 20, 2023
  • Residents caught off guard by homeless housing trailers in central Edmonton neighbourhood
    Several modular trailers have been set up beside the former Sands Hotel, just off Fort Road, where NiGiNan Housing Ventures is creating permanent supportive housing.
    Canada
    Dec 11, 2023
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  • Lethbridge shelter to receive $1M to fund temporary winter spaces
    The government of Alberta announced it’s giving the Blood Tribe Health Department $1 million to fund up to 50 temporary emergency shelter spaces.
    Canada
    Dec 5, 2023
  • How tiny shelters in Ontario are looking to fill the gap for those in need of housing
    A number of Ontario municipalities have launched or are looking at tiny cabins as a way to transition people with challenges into more permanent housing.
    Canada
    Dec 8, 2023
  • 60 more ‘tiny homes’ to be built in Kelowna, alongside Highway 97
    “Every effort that helps people access safe and dignified housing options is a step in the right direction,” Tom Dyas, mayor of Kelowna.
    Canada
    Nov 30, 2023
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  • Residents questioning site of new homeless shelters in Kelowna
    “The biggest reason why it hits hard for us is because we’ve had a pretty substantial history with issues, with thefts, sadly enough,” said Nick Langelaan of M and M Performance.
    Canada
    Dec 1, 2023
  • 1 to hospital after tent fire at Wolfe Street encampment in Peterborough, Ont.
    Emergency crews responded around 10:30 a.m. and found one person suffering from reported burns and possible smoke inhalation.
    Fire
    Nov 1, 2023
  • Calgary city council approves strategy to address housing affordability
    Calgary's housing strategy was approved late Saturday after three days of public feedback and debate, with updated actions and one contentious item remaining in the plan.
    Canada
    Sep 17, 2023
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  • ‘Band-aid’ solution of tent encampments on Halifax Common rejected by council
    Two crusher dust ball diamonds on the north side of the Halifax Common were to be converted to a larger homeless encampment if council had approved.
    Canada
    Sep 12, 2023
  • Halifax Wanderers soccer team pitches $40M permanent stadium proposal
    Halifax Wanderers President Derek Martin pleaded his case for a permanent, soccer stadium expansion in downtown Halifax during a municipal community planning meeting Thursday.
    Sports
    Sep 14, 2023
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