Stephen Wilsack, who spent last winter living among homeless individuals in downtown Halifax, is collaborating with Dalhousie University to design innovative micro-homes. The project began when James Forren, director of Dalhousie’s School of Architecture, visited the Grand Parade tent encampment and sought ways to contribute. Forren reached out to faculty, including Eric Stotts, a sessional […]

Mark Arcand, head of the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC), criticizes mayoral candidates who use the STC Wellness Centre as a political tool. He believes that politics and insufficient investments are exacerbating the homelessness crisis in Saskatoon. Arcand is open to relocating the Wellness Centre but insists it must be properly equipped, noting current deficiencies in

The Nunavut Housing Corp. has introduced the Nunavut Homeownership Assistance Program (NHAP), aiming to boost homeownership among Nunavummiut. The NHAP offers a 10-year forgivable loan of $250,000 for eligible new homeowners to purchase building materials, along with modest home designs and project management support. The initiative also includes homeowner education to ensure participants understand their

In North Bay, renovations are underway for affordable housing complexes on McNamara Street, part of a Liberal government initiative to upgrade urgently needed housing. Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota highlighted the importance of maintaining existing housing to prevent loss. The project, totaling nearly $5.2 million, is supported by a $1.5 million federal grant to the Nipissing

Connections for Seniors officially opened a new housing centre in St. John’s on Thursday, providing a dedicated space for older adults experiencing homelessness. Located in the former deanery of St. Patrick’s Church on Patrick Street, the centre will offer 35 beds and various drop-in services to support seniors in finding stable housing. The facility aims

Morgan’s Warriors, a new group formed in Winnipeg, aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly women, in the north end of the city. Led by Indigenous women, the group focuses on distributing food, water, and harm reduction supplies, as well as offering emotional support. Their efforts are a response to the tragedy surrounding the deaths

In Saint John, a new initiative will create six convalescent housing units for homeless hospital patients, thanks to a partnership between Horizon Health Network, Outflow Ministry, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, and Canada East Spine Centre. The units, set to be built in the uptown area, will provide short-term accommodation (about four to six months)

Quebec is set to gradually relocate some day services from the Maison Benoît Labre homeless shelter in Montreal’s Saint-Henri neighborhood due to concerns from local residents and the proximity to Victor-Rousselot elementary school, which is less than 100 meters away. The shelter’s meal program, which attracts many vulnerable individuals, has been a focal point of

A new tent encampment in Yellowknife, set up last week on government-owned land, is already at full capacity, with 19 of its 20 spots filled. The encampment was established after its residents were relocated from private property. Colton Migwi, who helps manage the site, expressed regret about turning away those seeking refuge, noting that around

On Saturday, Caldwell First Nation celebrated its long-awaited return to ancestral lands with a vibrant event featuring drumming, singing, sacred ceremonies, dancing, storytelling, and food. After over 230 years of displacement due to colonization, Caldwell First Nation finally reclaimed its lands stretching from the Detroit River to Long Point, Lake Erie. The First Nation received