Abandoned Buildings

• 2 teens in critical condition after being electrocuted in abandoned Montreal building

  Montreal police say a pair of teens were critically injured when they tampered with wiring in an abandoned building during an alleged break-and-enter. Two others were arrested.

  Crime

  Jun 29, 2025
  
• Winnipeg mayoral candidates weigh in on derelict housing crisis

  The current crisis of derelict housing has caused concerns for Winnipeggers in terms of safety and crime.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2022
  
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• Habitat for Humanity helping turn around derelict buildings for Winnipeg families in need

  As the list of vacant and derelict buildings in Winnipeg continues to grow, one not-for-profit organization is helping to make a difference while also helping families in need.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
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• Winnipeg re-evaluating fees, options for derelict buildings amid growing challenges

  Vacant or abandoned buildings in Winnipeg are an issue emergency responders and city crews have spent years trying to get under control, but it continues to get worse.

  Crime

  Aug 25, 2022
• Derelict buildings in Winnipeg pose major risks to communities, first responders

  Vacant and derelict buildings are taking over streets and in some neighbourhoods are creating serious issues. They've become shelters for the homeless and targets for arsonists.

  Crime

  Aug 24, 2022
• London fire, police raise alarm over rise in empty-building arson cases

  Police say there's no information at this time to suggest the cases are linked but 'a number of them involved vacant buildings or unoccupied residences at the time of the fire.'

  Crime

  May 3, 2021
• Book highlights the fading beauty of abandoned prairie farm buildings

  To some, they may seem like eyesores on the side of the highway, but for photographer Dion Manastryski, abandoned farm buildings are a unique link to prairie history.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 22, 2018
• Vacant buildings in Toronto’s Cabbagetown raising concern among residents

  Cabbagetown residents and business owners are asking city hall to look into chronically vacant buildings

  Jun 23, 2015
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• Deadly fire prompts Moncton firefighters to monitor abandoned buildings in city

  Eight months after a man was killed in a fire at a vacant building in downtown Moncton, fire officials say they are focusing on monitoring abandoned buildings in the city.

  Jul 22, 2014