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

Montreal is launching its first modular housing units with support services to address the growing homelessness crisis. Located on the former Hippodrome site in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, the 27-unit facility aims to provide safe, stable housing for individuals waiting for social housing. These units are designated for those without substance abuse or severe mental health

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé visited Neskantaga First Nation last week, where he was confronted by the harsh realities faced by the community, including the longest-running boil-water advisory in the country, which has lasted 30 years. Dubé was met by children holding signs calling for clean drinking water, a medical center, an ambulance, and a new