A new home for St. John’s Kitchen and community space in Kitchener is progressing with the help of a $2.2 million federal grant and community donations. Operated by The Working Centre, the Victoria Campus Community Centre will serve as an inclusive and sustainable space for drop-ins, shared meals, and activities for those in need. Located […]

The Regina Executive Committee has approved the purchase of a new building for a low-barrier homeless shelter at 1600 Halifax Street, currently home to The Regina Eagles Club. This site was chosen from 72 potential locations and will be operated by Regina Treaty Status/Indian Services (RTSIS) with funding from all three levels of government, totaling

Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand is vocal about the underfunding of emergency shelters by the Saskatchewan government, particularly as the city plans to establish a temporary enhanced emergency shelter with 30 to 40 beds downtown. Arcand is critical of the chosen location, emphasizing that the funds should be directed towards a warm-up shelter instead,

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