11 h. ago Liberals to pass major projects bill this week with Conservative support

Freeland thanked Housakos for 'recognizing and highlighting that Conservatives are supporting this legislation'

Politics

25 h. ago Queensway Carleton Hospital interested in developing transitional housing on federal land, MP says

Could a parcel of land owned by the federal government support housing and healthcare in Ottawa? Housing advocates and politicians hope so.

Sport

3 d. ago Ottawa's 'disjointed' supportive housing system falling short, new report says

The city will implement several improvements to its supportive housing strategy after an audit said it wasn't meeting the needs of users.

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4 d. ago 'Crisis on Granville Street': After 900 emergency calls, 43 fires, B.C. vows to move supportive housing

'I've never seen it this bad,' says Dave Kershaw, who has owned a nightclub on Granville Street since the late 1990s.

Events

4 d. ago B.C. government plans to transition supportive housing out of Granville Street, mayor says

This announcement comes after a fire broke out in a single-room occupancy building on the strip on Wednesday, leaving two people needing treatment for smoke inhalation.

Politics

5 d. ago Many Hands housing project aims to bridge lack of accessible supports

Its goal is to ensure adults with disabilities can live independently within safe residences.

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5 d. ago Council supports exempting row houses from development permit applications in new communities

The city claims the exemption will reduce timelines for rowhouse applications in new neighbourhoods by approximately three months and will streamline the planning process to create more housing.

Sport

7 d. ago $4.8M funding boost for historic SoHo supportive housing project

A building in London’s SoHo neighbourhood that was built in 1921 and once housed Western University medical students is getting a new lease on life as highly supportive housing units, with the help of an anonymous donor who pledged $4.8 million in capital funding and up to $1.1 million in matching funding in support of […]

Economics

1 week ago OCUFA Concerned About Interference in University Governance and Distraction from Funding Crisis

Toronto, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) voiced grave concerns about legislation introduced in the Ontario legislature to update governance rules for colleges and universities. While OCUFA supports necessary “housekeeping” efforts like ensuring gender-inclusive language, the organization highlights significant worries about governmental interference in university autonomy. “We […]

Politics

2 w. ago Villa Colombo Hires Replacement Agency Workers during CUPE 5525 Strike, Puts Residents and Public at Risk

TORONTO — Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. has hired replacement agency workers in response to the ongoing CUPE 5525 strike. Personal Care Workers at Villa Colombo’s Supportive Housing Unit began their strike action on Wednesday, May 28; instead of moving towards a resolution of outstanding issues, the employer has decided to disrespect workers […]

Society

2 w. ago Villa Colombo Personal Care Workers Strike for Paid Sick Days and Benefits

TORONTO — Personal Care Workers at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc. are on strike as of Wednesday, May 28. CUPE 5525 members in the Supportive Housing Unit have been negotiating with Villa Colombo for over a year and have reached an impasse with the employer. “Throughout the pandemic, Villa Colombo staff worked tirelessly […]

Society

2 w. ago Change law to ban, evict criminals from supportive housing, outgoing VicPD chief says

Chief Del Manak suggested changes to B.C.'s Residential Tenancy Act that would proactively exclude known criminals from supportive housing facilities.

Events

2 w. ago City of Vancouver backs down on Kitsilano supportive housing project

The Kitsilano Coalition also says it has been in discussions with the city and the mayor's office who have shown interest in creating a different type of project.

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3 w. ago How one Fredericton shelter is supporting Indigenous IPV survivors

Gignoo Transition House in Fredericton supports intimate partner violence survivors from around the New Brunswick -- with a focus on culture and community.

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3 w. ago Japan Allots $2.7 Billion From Reserves to Ease US Tariff Hit

Japan’s government approved a plan to draw ¥388 billion ($2.7 billion) from reserve funds to support businesses and households impacted by US tariffs, in an emergency measure aimed at easing the domestic repercussions of President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade campaign.

Economics

3 w. ago Jasper Place Wellness Centre breaks ground on new "Bridge Healing" facilities

Jasper Place Wellness Centre broke ground Friday on two new outpatient support facilities in the Parkdale area for recently discharged homeless hospital patients. The new facilities are part of the “Bridge Healing” program that offers housing and support services to homeless patients discharged from hospitals, the City of Edmonton said in a Friday news release. […]

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3 w. ago Manitoba early childhood educators to see pay boost thanks to federal, provincial funding

Early childhood educators in Manitoba will see a big boost on their paycheques thanks to new money from both the provincial and federal governments.

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3 w. ago Nisa Foundation’s Brand New Transition House Offers Greater Support and Culturally

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In partnership with BC Housing, Nisa Foundation is proud to announce the expansion of Nisa Homes Vancouver, with a brand new location now operating as a 24/7 transition house with double the capacity, new accessibility features, and the addition of a second-stage housing unit for families […]

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3 w. ago Could the massive Site C work camp be repurposed as supportive housing in Surrey?

BC Hydro needs to find a new owner for its massive Site C work camp, and one Surrey non-profit thinks it would be a perfect fit as supportive housing.

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