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

Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack’s first motion aimed to address public safety by creating more daytime spaces for homeless people, particularly in response to concerns about individuals being pushed into public spaces like libraries and parks. The motion, which passed unanimously, allocated $1 million from an existing city fund to create additional day shelters. While Knack

The City of Penticton is proposing the construction of 50 temporary tiny homes to address homelessness in the community. The homes would be located at Dartmouth Dog Park and serve as transitional housing, offering a step between shelters and permanent housing. This initiative aims to provide a solution for individuals who have been stuck in