Justine Stewart

A significant affordable housing development is nearing completion in Goderich, Huron County, representing a $13 million investment for 40 units aimed at low-income tenants. This project is central to Huron County’s homelessness prevention plan, which involves over $20 million allocated for nearly 70 new affordable housing apartments across the region. Last year, nearly 50 households […]

The Nunavut Homeownership Assistance Program (NHAP), launched in August as part of the Nunavut 3000 initiative, marks a significant shift from the original Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP). NHAP offers a $250,000 forgivable loan over ten years for purchasing materials to build a home, whereas the original HAP provided materials for free and allowed homeowners to

Kristen Whitehead’s journey to regain stability has been challenging. After becoming addicted to crystal meth in 2018, she lost her home and her seven children were placed in family care. For two years, she experienced “hidden homelessness,” moving from one relative’s couch to another, feeling disconnected and without a permanent place. However, after achieving sobriety

Newfoundland and Labrador is stepping up to provide educational support funding for children with exceptionalities impacted by delays in a federally funded program known as Jordan’s Principle. Gerry Byrne, the Liberal MHA for Corner Brook, announced that the province would allocate millions to assist families facing funding cutbacks until the end of the calendar year.

The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre’s Outreach and Housing Services Program has successfully housed over 100 individuals in the past eight months, including a participant named Shadow, who was previously homeless for nearly four years. Shadow expressed joy at receiving a two-bedroom apartment for her and her seven-year-old son, marking a significant turning point in

Calgary police have dismantled a complex underground tunnel and encampment near the Stampede grounds, citing health and safety concerns. Sgt. Kristian Thorpe of the community engagement response team described the structure as “incredibly elaborate” and dangerous for both its inhabitants and the surrounding community. The encampment was located in the 3200 block of 25th Avenue

A new homeless encampment has emerged on Notre-Dame Street East in Montreal, growing larger each day. This situation mirrors a similar tent city that arose during the pandemic and was later dismantled by the City of Montreal due to safety concerns. In response, the city has stated that its teams are working to direct individuals

As cold weather approaches, the City of Windsor is seeking additional funding to operate its warming bus, a mobile shelter that provided essential services last winter. During its 55 nights of operation from February to April, the bus served over 300 vulnerable individuals, many of whom were homeless, struggling with mental health or addiction issues,

The Town of Strathmore council has approved a letter of support for the Strathmore Overnight Shelter to operate 24/7, a decision made during the council’s Sept. 18 meeting. Coun. Brent Wiley raised concerns that expanding the number of beds could lead to accommodating non-residents from outside Strathmore, which he believed might increase costs for local

About half of the 7,020 households on Nova Scotia’s public housing wait-list are seniors, prompting criticism from the opposition regarding government inaction. Deputy Minister of Housing Byron Rafuse revealed that seniors also represent over half of the 1,800 low-income residents in the province’s public housing units. NDP Leader Claudia Chender expressed that the government should