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Toronto city crews cleared an encampment of about 15 people in George Hislop Park on Monday, prompting concerns from advocates about displacing unhoused residents at the start of winter. Greg Cook of Sanctuary Ministries, located beside the park, said the removal was emotionally devastating and forced people to pack up in freezing temperatures. About 10 […]

Housing Minister David Hickey acknowledged that the province could have done a better job with public consultation regarding a proposed 24-unit tiny home development for homeless individuals in Fredericton. The development, located on Forest Hill Road, faced backlash at a heated public meeting, where many residents expressed frustration over the lack of consultation before the

Around 100 high school students from London participated in a hands-on construction project to help address homelessness. Over three days, students from the Thames Valley District School Board, London Catholic School Board, and London Christian High School partnered with Fanshawe College’s construction engineering program and the London and District Construction Association (LDCA) to build three

Veterans’ House Canada and local organizations like Fredericton Homeless Shelters are working to support homeless veterans across Canada, using a “housing first” approach. This method helps veterans find stable housing first, then provides access to mental health services, addiction support, and job assistance. For example, in Ottawa, Veterans’ House helped a man living in a

City staff in Windsor, Ontario, are leading a year-long initiative aimed at ending homelessness among Canadian military veterans, with hopes that it will serve as a model nationwide. The project is funded by over $100,000 in federal money and seeks to achieve “functional zero” veteran homelessness, meaning that homelessness among veterans is rare and quickly

Jeff Messina and his wife struggled to afford a home in Metro Vancouver’s high housing market, but their dream was realized through an Indigenous-led housing development on Tsawwassen First Nation land. Homes in this development were priced significantly lower than the regional average, offering affordable leasehold properties where the land remains under First Nation ownership.

As freezing temperatures return to Brandon, Manitoba, a temporary overnight warming shelter has reopened to help people escape the cold. Operated by the non-profit Life’s Journey, this drop-in shelter was initially created in 2022 to relieve pressure on the city’s only overnight shelter, which reached capacity. The shelter, open from 7:45 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.,

Starting November 17, Winnipeg will implement new regulations banning tents near playgrounds, schools, daycare centers, transit shelters, and riverbanks to improve public safety. These changes aim to address homelessness while outreach teams work to connect individuals in tents with housing and support services. Cindy Gilroy, a Winnipeg city councillor, recently visited Halifax to learn from

A new information system, the Homeless Service System Data Tool (HSSDT), has been launched in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to help social service organizations better track individuals experiencing homelessness and the resources they use. Led by the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB), the system consolidates data from multiple service providers with clients’ consent.

About 100 residents attended a public meeting in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, to learn more about the Lighthouse Lodge shelter, operated by Neighbourhood Works. The shelter, which opened in December, offers emergency housing for those experiencing homelessness in the small community of fewer than 5,000 people. While the shelter has been vital, some neighbors have