A former Catholic education campus on Heron Road in Ottawa will be redeveloped into affordable housing as part of a new federal initiative, Build Canada Homes, aimed at accelerating housing construction. The 7.3-hectare campus, vacant since 2014, was acquired by the Canada Lands Company (CLC) in 2020, with plans for hundreds of housing units. Build […]

A 20-year-old woman from St. Marys, Ontario, Paige Noel, has gained a new sense of independence and stability, thanks to a charity’s initiative to provide tiny homes for people at risk of homelessness. Paige’s 490-square-foot home, built in her mother’s yard, marks a significant step in her life as she struggles to afford rent despite

The City of Medicine Hat is facing a crisis as winter approaches, with its vulnerable homeless population lacking access to daytime services. The Mustard Seed, a nonprofit, had operated a community hub offering meals, clothing, career support, and a safe indoor space, but the city shut down the facility earlier this year following resident complaints.

In late September 2023, tenants in 19 subsidized housing units in Watson Lake, Yukon, were told they might face eviction as early as January 2024, following a potential sale of the homes. The properties, originally intended for Indigenous tenants, were owned by the Tintina Housing Society but were taken over by Deloitte in 1998 after

A fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Yellowknife on Wednesday afternoon, near the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Firefighters and RCMP responded to the scene, where flames were visible from the nearby N.W.T. Legislative Assembly parking lot. While no injuries were reported, at least one tent and most of the residents’ belongings

Misty Schofield, a community social worker in Saint John and Red River Métis woman, advocates for more culturally appropriate housing and support systems designed by and for Indigenous people. While Saint John has 18 agencies addressing homelessness, Schofield believes there aren’t enough resources tailored to Indigenous needs. Approximately 20% of the homeless population in the

The Manitoba government is investing in Indigenous-led initiatives to open about 400 new addictions treatment spaces later this year, aiming to provide culturally appropriate support for First Nations communities facing substance abuse issues. Addictions Minister Bernadette Smith emphasized that these programs not only offer care but also help restore relationships, break trauma cycles, and strengthen

A new facility in downtown Kitchener, part of the Making Home project, aims to offer relief to those experiencing homelessness. Located at 97 Victoria Street North, the project is run by The Working Centre, a non-profit focused on assisting people with unemployment and homelessness. The building includes 44 living spaces, a medical centre, and a

Pikangikum First Nation has launched a multi-million-dollar infrastructure project aimed at enhancing food access, creating jobs, and boosting the local economy. In collaboration with Bison Modular, ESB Construction, and Cobra Enterprises, the initiative will include a 19,500-square-foot modular grocery store with a pharmacy, hardware section, laundromat, prep kitchen, a motel, a 50-seat diner, and various

A report evaluating London’s response to homelessness highlights the city’s progress but stresses that more funding from senior governments is needed. The Whole of Community System Response (WoCSR), created in 2022, has led to the establishment of two homeless hubs and the construction of 93 supportive housing units, with over 300 more planned or under