On Monday, hundreds of volunteers in Montreal came together to make sandwiches for those experiencing homelessness, an initiative spearheaded by local groups Ladies of Sandwiches and Bread and Beyond. The event, held at a gym, aimed to prepare 5,000 sandwiches—one for every homeless person in the city. Volunteers organized in assembly lines, ensuring that all […]

The Nunavut Housing Corporation is now accepting offers from the general public for 11 unsold units in the Staff Condo Program, located in Iqaluit. Previously available only to Government of Nunavut employees, these condos are part of a controversial initiative aimed at providing discounted housing to GN staff. An ethics investigation in 2021 revealed that

The Gizhe Waa Tii-Si-Win Service Expo in Winnipeg, organized by End Homelessness Winnipeg, is designed to assist individuals in need by bringing numerous service providers together in one location. Held at N’Dinawemak – Our Relatives Place, the expo aims to simplify access to essential resources for those experiencing homelessness. This year, attendees could receive services

In Energy Court, the number of tents at a homeless encampment is increasing near the former safe consumption site trailer, which the City of Greater Sudbury plans to repurpose as an overnight warming centre opening November 1. The city currently identifies 208 people living outdoors across 40 locations, a number that has doubled since last

In North Central Regina, the government is demolishing vacant public housing units on Angus Street, citing safety risks due to their poor condition, with some having been damaged by fire. This move has drawn criticism from the NDP opposition, who argue that it reflects government neglect and worsens the housing crisis. Community workers and local

The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Chief Mark Arcand has criticized the city’s plan to establish a new homeless shelter at a downtown location on Pacific Avenue, which is a former transit depot. The proposed shelter, funded with $250,000 from the province, will offer 30 beds, a figure Arcand questions for its impact on the city’s

Theresa Bauer lives in a tent under a bridge in Winnipeg, expressing her desire for stable housing amidst the city’s growing homeless encampments. Recent estimates indicate that the number of unhoused individuals in Winnipeg may be as high as 4,000, prompting discussions about the rights of those living in encampments versus the concerns of nearby

Leduc, a city near Edmonton, is enhancing its support for the homeless as winter approaches, following a series of decisions aimed at better addressing the needs of its vulnerable population. In a recent announcement, Leduc revealed plans to invest $1.3 million over three years to bolster homelessness services. This includes hiring additional staff: a second

Marc Leger and his brother Ben have run Notre Dame de Parkton and the Laundromat Espresso Bar on St. George Street in Moncton, N.B., for 17 years. Their businesses are near several shelters and services for the homeless. While they strive to help and accommodate the city’s vulnerable population, they face increasing challenges due to

In Slave Lake, Alberta, a grey job-site trailer that once served as the town’s only homeless shelter is now closed permanently, following a town council decision in May. The shelter, which previously housed up to 20 people, was shut down due to community concerns citing drug abuse, theft, and trespassing. Since its closure, crime rates