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B.C. reviews post-secondary sector sustainability

The B.C. government launches a review of the post-secondary sector's sustainability, blaming federal international student caps for financial crises forcing program cuts at major institutions.

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.

Teacher sentenced for paying students for sex

Former Missouri substitute teacher Carissa Jane Smith receives a 10-year prison sentence for paying underage students cash, drugs, and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts.

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.

UPEI food bank visits surge 60% as costs rise

University of Prince Edward Island campus food bank records dramatic 60% increase in student visits between 2022-2024 as living costs skyrocket. Learn how students are coping.

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.

Sharp Decline in Immigrant Student Enrollment

Schools across the US report dramatic drops in immigrant student enrollment due to border policies and family deportations, creating budget crises and educational gaps.

Calgary student loan fraud sentencing delayed

Dave Guylenz Mitchell Beauvais, who confessed to a $200,000 student loan fraud using fake IDs, will wait until December for a sentencing date. Learn the details of the Calgary case.

Edmonton's Plan to Fast-Track Infill Housing

Edmonton launches a new initiative to speed up infill housing approvals with pre-approved designs, cutting wait times from months to weeks to meet City Plan goals.

Budget Housing Math Doesn't Add Up: BILD

BILD exposes critical flaws in federal budget housing data showing sales declines up to 82% across major markets. Urgent policy changes needed to address construction crisis.

355 Affordable Homes Coming to North Edmonton

The City of Ottawa announces 355 accelerated affordable housing units in north Edmonton to address housing crisis. Federal investment aims to create homes for vulnerable Canadians.

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