A specially equipped van from the Old Brewery Mission provides critical healthcare, food, and housing support directly to Montreal's unhoused population, serving as a vital bridge to services.
Charitable groups in Calgary, including the Drop-In Centre and Salvation Army, provided meals, warmth, and gifts to hundreds in need on Christmas Day 2025. Volunteers shared their motivation to make the day special for the city's most vulnerable.
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor reminds residents that critical mental health and addiction services remain available 24/7 throughout the holiday period, a time of increased stress for many.
Community organizations in Halifax are collaborating to provide essential support and shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the 2025 holiday season. Learn how the community is stepping up.
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
The Barrie Cares Campus of Care is making significant progress in addressing local homelessness, now offering over 70 beds. See how this community initiative is providing critical support and shelter.
A vital Calgary homeless outreach team is facing eviction and urgently needs a new headquarters to continue its life-saving work in extreme winter conditions. Learn about their critical mission.
Modular cabins have arrived for London's new micro-shelter community for people experiencing homelessness, with the site slated to open in January. Read about this critical housing initiative.
A provincial funding reversal has forced Timmins to halt plans for a designated homeless encampment. The city must now seek alternative solutions for its unhoused population.
Prince William continues his mother's charitable work, bringing his son Prince George to the same London homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana in 1993. A powerful moment of legacy.
A Grade 8 student in Montreal is making a difference by donating her time and meals to the city's homeless population through her initiative, Operation Hot Meals. Discover her inspiring story.
As temperatures plunged, Calgary's 11th annual Longest Night memorial honored over 284 unhoused individuals who died in 2025. A solemn reminder of the winter's deadly risks and the dignity of every life.
The Region of Waterloo is proposing changes to its controversial encampment bylaw as it plans to clear a site for a new transit hub. Get the latest details on the amendments and community impact.
A new initiative in Sudbury is collecting crucial data on frostbite and hypothermia, aiming to protect vulnerable homeless residents like Marlon Wright, who suffered severe injuries.
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
A well-known homeless man in Vancouver's West End was severely assaulted in November. The community who cared for him is searching for answers as police investigate. Learn more about this attack and the ongoing search for justice.
London's city council is debating adding a 'Good Neighbour Clause' to contracts that fund homeless shelters. The move aims to address community concerns while supporting vital services. Read the latest details.
Business owners in Montreal's Milton Park area are launching a class-action lawsuit, citing safety concerns linked to the homeless population. Get the latest details on this developing local story.
The City of Timmins faces fierce criticism for selecting a former sawmill site as a permanent remote homeless encampment. Residents voice safety concerns as officials defend the controversial decision.
BeTheChangeYYC, a vital outreach service, must vacate its downtown Calgary location. CEO Chaz Smith warns of increased crime and social disruption if a new home isn't found. Read the full story.
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.
Montreal's Chez Doris shelter announces new emergency winter resources to protect vulnerable women from the cold. Learn how the community can support this vital initiative.
Connex Alternative Secondary in Maple Ridge supports youth facing homelessness and exploitation. A $10,000 Adopt-A-School grant is sought for food and essentials. Read how this school is a lifeline.
An Edmonton support group helps parents navigate the holidays after losing a child. Gibson Glavin shares memories of his sons Brendan and Andrew, finding strength in community.
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
New Brunswick's housing minister confirms recent deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Saint John as new data shows a rise in numbers. The tragic news highlights the urgent need for solutions.
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.