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Winnipeg’s proposed rules to address homeless encampments have sparked concern from housing advocates. The city council’s community services committee approved a motion to ban encampments near playgrounds, schools, and other public spaces, with enforcement focused during the day. While Mayor Scott Gillingham acknowledges the limitations, he emphasizes that enforcement will be paired with outreach services […]

Edmonton is about to launch a groundbreaking housing program designed specifically for 2SLGBTQ+ people, particularly two-spirit individuals fleeing gender-based violence. Set to open in a few months, the facility will provide both emergency and transitional housing, with 12 emergency spaces available for up to 90 days, and 12 transitional units offering up to two years

Lorne Clifford, a retired peacekeeper in Thunder Bay, has shifted his focus from global conflicts to addressing water insecurity among the homeless. Earlier in 2024, he launched I Was Thirsty, a grassroots initiative that delivers bottled water directly to encampments across the city. Since the summer, volunteers have distributed over 14,000 bottles. Clifford’s inspiration came

The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee (CABRAC) in Toronto has passed a motion calling for Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) to collect and publicly share race-based data on evictions, arrears, and tenant relocations. This motion aims to address systemic inequities and provide evidence to improve tenant protections. The idea came after an Ombudsman report exposed weaknesses

The City of Winnipeg moved closer to implementing stricter rules on homeless encampments, with the community services committee approving an amended motion on Monday. This motion, still awaiting a final vote from the executive policy committee, outlines areas where encampments will be prohibited and how enforcement will be carried out. Councillor Cindy Gilroy, who introduced

Nunavut’s Health Minister, John Main, attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Cambridge Bay for a new long-term care facility, which is expected to welcome residents in the fall of 2028. The 24-bed facility aims to provide elder care while promoting community involvement through employment and learning opportunities. The project, which has been in the design phase

James Corbiere, an Anishinaabe artist from Wiikwemkoong, created a board game in 2017 to teach his high school students about truth and reconciliation in Canada. Initially designed as a classroom tool, the game titled The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation was released in 2024 and quickly sold nearly 3,000 copies. Now, Corbiere is launching a

A new manufacturing plant in Elk Point, Alberta, is producing lightweight, weather-resistant concrete building blocks by blending hemp and other additives. Asinikahtamwak, meaning “works with rock” in Cree, is a joint venture with Frog Lake First Nations (51%), Natural Fibre Technologies (39%), and the Town of Elk Point (10%). The company aims to create sustainable,

The Halifax police board has approved a new policy to guide police responses to homeless encampments, which outlines the roles and expectations for both Halifax Regional Police (HRP) and the Halifax RCMP. This policy comes after years of tension, including a 2019 protest when a homeless encampment in downtown Halifax was shut down. The new

The Voices of Frog Lake project, focused on preserving Indigenous oral history, has received a significant boost with a $180,000 grant from Heritage Canada. The funding will help the Frog Lake Library and archives collect, translate, and record oral histories from Frog Lake First Nation, located about 250 kilometers east of Edmonton. The initiative, led