Homelessness

• City clears encampment from Toronto park after residents demanded permanent housing

  A homeless encampment in Toronto's west end was cleared Friday morning after a small group of remaining residents said they wouldn't leave until they got permanent housing.

  Politics

  Sep 26
  
• Montreal says new housing fund will help create 6,300 non-market units in 10 years

  The Old Mission Brewery says it will receive $400,000, which will allow it to add 237 units to its housing stock by 2028.

  Canada

  Sep 22
  
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• Ford joined Barrie mayor in visiting homeless encampments

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a weekend visit to Barrie, Ont., where he joined Mayor Alex Nuttall in touring the city's homeless encampments.

  Politics

  Sep 22
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• Namerind’s 5th annual homelessness conference brings out hundreds

  'We need to work together,' says Robert Byers as he emphasizes that help is available for those who seek it.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 19
• Unusual homeless encampment in Vernon draws a lot of attention

  Perched in the trees along a busy stretch of  Highway 97 near 48th Avenue is quite the sight: a large treehouse structure, which is part encampment with numerous tents below.

  Canada

  Sep 18
• Ottawa mayor promises to end youth homelessness in the city by 2030

  Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants to end youth homelessness in the city by 2030.

  Canada

  Sep 16
• ‘It’s not weather-dependent anymore’: Homeless outreach orgs prepare for Winnipeg winter

  Across the city, Winnipeggers are getting ready for the inevitable freeze-up — a tough time for everyone, but especially those without a home.

  Canada

  Sep 10
• Halifax to no longer allow encampment at Cogswell Park

  The encampment site at Cogswell Park in Halifax is de-designated, effective immediately, but those who have been sheltering there have until Sept. 21 to pack up.

  Canada

  Aug 20
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• Montreal mayor wants Quebec government to appoint a homelessness minister

  Plante asked Premier François Legault 'to make a strong gesture, up to the magnitude of the crisis raging throughout Quebec.'

  Canada

  Aug 19
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• Changes at Kelowna’s tent city believed responsible for more visible homelessness crisis downtown

  Downtown businesses want provincial action after changes made at Kelowna's tent city resulted in an influx of unhoused people relocating to the city's core area.

  Canada

  Aug 8