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Advocates in London, Ont., say people experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness need far more comprehensive and long-term psychiatric support. Sharon Bankes McArthur, whose 38-year-old son with schizophrenia has been living on the streets for nearly two years, says the greatest gap is the lack of ongoing, wrap-around psychiatric care. After early intervention support, her […]

Saskatoon city hall is expanding its response to homelessness by proposing the purchase of several west-side properties using federal funding. City council will consider buying six vacant lots in or near the Riversdale and Pleasant Hill neighbourhoods at its next meeting. Two of the properties, owned by Imperial Oil Ltd. in the West Industrial area

Community organizations in Winnipeg are urging the city to reconsider its new encampment restrictions, warning that a lack of available permanent housing is making the policy harmful and ineffective. After the Mostyn Park encampment in West Broadway was cleared Wednesday, groups such as Main Street Project and the West Central Women’s Resource Centre were forced

Rhonda’s life has been marked by cycles of stability and hardship, from fleeing domestic violence to facing housing insecurity in Yellowknife. After moving to the city for safety and work, a relationship entangled with addiction led to her eviction and a return to square one. Along with other women facing similar struggles, she participated in

The City of Winnipeg says a long-standing homeless encampment in Mostyn Park has been cleared and that all residents have been connected with housing. City crews removed tents and other belongings from the park, located beside the Granite Curling Club in the West Broadway neighbourhood, on Wednesday. According to city spokesperson Julie Dooley, the park

A new transitional housing facility will soon open near Yellowknife, providing temporary housing for 24 people transitioning from emergency shelters to permanent homes. Operated by the Yellowknife Women’s Society, it aims to offer privacy, stability, and a safe environment to focus on life skills, case management, and long-term planning. Mental health support and wellness services

The CEO of Sudbury-based social marketing agency SocialRise Inc. says a controversial video he posted aims to raise awareness about homelessness and promote a fundraising event, but it has sparked strong debate among advocates working with vulnerable populations. Connor LaRocque released a 13-minute video showing him distributing winter clothing, hand warmers, and cash to people

Federal housing advocate Marie-Josée Houle is urging the federal government to expand and sustain funding that helps municipalities respond to homelessness and encampments. Her recommendations follow a September tour of Hamilton, Cambridge, Kitchener, London, and Toronto, where she met with people experiencing homelessness, service providers, and local officials. Houle found consistent problems across cities: systemic

A new report provides detailed plans for transforming a farmer’s field in south London, Ont., into a modular shelter community for up to 60 homeless residents starting in January. The $7-million project, funded through the city’s contingency reserve, will operate until April 2027 on city-owned land at 1710 Wilton Grove Rd. The expedited initiative began

In Fort St. John, B.C., where no official warming centre exists, resident Kristen Goold has launched Warm Welcome, a grassroots initiative offering warmth and support to people experiencing homelessness. Operating Sunday and Thursday evenings outside the local WorkBC office, the setup consists of two tents: one with quilts, chairs and a propane fire pit, and