Calgary's $129M Housing Funds Frozen in Rezoning Debate
Federal housing money for Calgary faces uncertainty as city reconsiders blanket rezoning. Critical affordable housing projects at stake.
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Windsor housing affordability crisis deepens in Ontario
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
Winnipeg sewage capacity crisis reaches critical point
Winnipeg confronts urgent sewage capacity limitations as North End Treatment Plant construction continues. Learn about the infrastructure challenges facing Manitoba's capital.
Saskatoon homeless population surges to nearly 2,000
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
Prefab Homes: Solution to Canada's Housing Crisis?
An Ottawa company believes prefabricated homes could solve Canada's housing shortage. Learn how modular construction offers faster, more affordable housing solutions.
Montreal Buys Condos to Combat Homelessness
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
Worker Airlifted After Highway 21 Accident Near Kincardine
Emergency crews airlifted a construction worker after being struck on Highway 21 near Kincardine. The incident highlights ongoing workplace safety concerns in construction zones.
NDP candidate addresses Sudbury housing crisis in Ottawa
Federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson meets with Sudbury non-profits to tackle the city's housing crisis, pledging urgent federal action.
10 Affordable Housing Projects for Edmonton Schools
Edmonton greenlights 10 affordable housing projects on surplus school grounds, creating over 1,300 units with federal funding support. Discover how this initiative addresses housing needs.
Halifax Housing Summit Calls for Major Reforms
The first-of-its-kind From Barriers to Blueprints housing conference in Halifax identified the need for numerous systemic changes to address Canada's housing crisis. Read the key findings.
Montreal developers pledge 2,500 social housing units
Major Montreal developers commit to building 2,500 social housing units at no profit in a significant move to fight the city's homelessness crisis. Learn more about this initiative.
Barrie Prefab Facility to Accelerate Home Building
A new prefabricated construction facility in Barrie promises to build homes nearly four times faster, offering a potential solution to Canada's housing affordability crisis.
Saskatoon firm fined $100K after wall injures worker
A Saskatoon construction company faces a $100,000 fine after a wall collapsed onto a worker's leg. Learn about workplace safety enforcement in Saskatchewan.
Montreal leader questions Legault's immigration stance
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
Calgary Housing Foundation Launches Winter Campaign
The Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation launches a winter fundraising campaign to support vulnerable residents facing long waitlists and housing insecurity. Donate now to help.
Winnipeg-Kenora housing crisis: 1,600 units short
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
B.C. Government Debuts Digital Home Building Tool
British Columbia introduces innovative digital platform to streamline housing development process. Learn how this technology aims to address the housing crisis faster.
Calgary Housing Waitlists Jump 54% Since 2024
New report reveals dramatic 54% increase in Calgary affordable housing waitlists since 2024. Learn about the growing crisis and its impact on vulnerable residents.
New Fund Proposed for Ontario Affordable Housing Crisis
Ontario housing leaders propose a revolving fund to provide low-interest loans for affordable rental development, aiming to solve the province's housing shortage.
Alberta on Track for Record-Breaking Housing Construction
Alberta's housing starts are projected to exceed 58,000 units in 2025, shattering last year's record. Strong construction continues despite a recent dip, driven by high demand and population growth.
Ontario Can End Home Sales Tax Without Ottawa
Randall Denley argues Ontario should implement a full sales tax rebate on all new homes to boost construction and tackle the housing shortage, a move more effective than the limited first-time buyer plan.
Alberta fast-tracks 5 school projects for space
Alberta accelerates construction of five new school projects in Edmonton and Calgary to address urgent need for classroom spaces, cutting timelines by up to nine months.
Montreal Mayor Tackles Homelessness, Housing in First Meeting
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada outlines urgent priorities including homelessness crisis, housing construction, and budget constraints during Montreal's first executive committee meeting.
Halifax mortgage costs exceed 50% of income
A Fraser Institute report reveals Halifax families now spend over half their after-tax income on mortgage payments for a typical home. Discover the housing affordability crisis details.
Vancouver Housing Crisis Worsens Amid Approval Delays
Metro Vancouver's housing affordability crisis persists as lengthy approval processes and government fees hinder construction despite falling home prices. Learn about the Fraser Institute's findings.
Essex Council pushes housing safety subsidy plan
Essex Council addresses affordable housing crisis with new subsidy proposal. Learn how the task force aims to improve housing safety standards in the community.
Lane restrictions hit two major Windsor roads
Major lane restrictions are coming to two key Windsor roads, impacting traffic flow. Learn which routes are affected and plan your commute accordingly.
Housing Starts Drop 17% in October: CMHC
Canada's housing market shows significant slowdown as CMHC reports 17% annual decline in housing starts for October 2025. Analysis of market trends and implications.
Ottawa housing starts jump 22% in 2025
New data reveals a 22% surge in Ottawa housing starts for 2025, signaling a major construction boom. Discover what's driving this growth and its impact on the city's real estate market.
Disabled Sudbury senior homeless in broken tent
A 60-year-old disabled woman in Sudbury faces extreme hardship living in a collapsed tent after eviction. Her story highlights Ontario's growing housing crisis.
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