Early winter snow pressures Montreal homeless shelters
Montreal's first major snowstorm forces homeless shelters into overdrive as mayor-elect pledges action. Learn how the city is responding to the crisis.
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Kitchener man runs city perimeter for homeless
A Kitchener resident completes extraordinary run around the entire city perimeter to raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness. Learn how one person is making a difference.
Barrie Mayor Seeks National Alliance on Homelessness
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
Edmonton's $1M Shelter Decision Sparks Heated Debate
Edmonton City Council's controversial decision to allocate $1 million for temporary day shelter services divides community and advocates, raising questions about long-term homelessness strategy.
Ottawa Mission Culinary Grads Celebrate at Blue Door Gala
The Ottawa Mission's Food Services Training Program celebrated its latest graduates at an inspiring gala, transforming lives through culinary skills and employment opportunities for vulnerable community members.
Windsor Youth Centre Launches 'Hugs' Campaign for Youth
The Windsor Youth Centre kicks off its annual 'Hugs' campaign, providing essential support and holiday cheer to local youth in need through community donations and outreach programs.
Saint John Opens Neighbourly Homes Community
Saint John takes a major step in addressing homelessness with the opening of Neighbourly Homes, a 20-unit supportive housing community offering residents dignity and comprehensive support services.
Why clearing homeless encampments won't solve Nova Scotia's crisis
The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Association warns that dismantling homeless encampments without proper housing alternatives exacerbates the crisis. Experts call for sustainable solutions and increased affordable housing investment.
Disabled Sudbury Woman Homeless in Broken Tent
A disabled Sudbury woman faces unimaginable hardships living homeless in a damaged tent, exposing the severe gaps in Ontario's social support systems during harsh weather conditions.
Hockey Tournament Raises $100K+ for Homeless in Dartmouth
Dartmouth's Alderney Landing hosted the 6th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament, bringing together community and NHL alumni to raise critical funds for local charities fighting homelessness.
West Island's Only Homeless Shelter Hosts Community Open House
Discover how Montreal's West Island community is rallying around its only homeless shelter during an open house event aimed at building bridges and support.
Alberta Minister Defends Edmonton Shelter Funding
Alberta's social services minister responds to criticism about Edmonton shelter capacity, insisting provincial funding is adequate despite visible homelessness issues.
A Better Tent City Seeks Funding for Staff Expansion
Waterloo Region's innovative homeless community requests $170,000 to hire two new support workers, aiming to enhance services and sustainability for vulnerable residents.
DSRF's Magical Morning: Vancouver Fundraising Event
Discover the Down Syndrome Research Foundation's magical fundraising event in Vancouver featuring celebrity readings, interactive activities, and community support for vital research programs.
Saskatchewan Radiothon Raises Funds for Children's Hospital
The 22nd annual Licence to Heal Radiothon is underway, bringing together Saskatchewan communities to raise crucial funds for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation through inspiring patient stories.
U of G Tractor Tug Shatters Charity Records
University of Guelph students pull off record-breaking tractor tug-of-war event, raising unprecedented funds for Children's Foundation while showcasing agricultural strength and community spirit.
Telemiracle Expands for Historic 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saskatchewan's iconic Kinsmen Telemiracle is planning its biggest event yet for the 50th anniversary in 2026, with expanded programming and province-wide celebrations that promise to make history.
NS Farmers Aid Jamaican Workers' Families After Hurricane
Nova Scotia's agricultural community launches fundraising campaign to assist Jamaican migrant workers whose families were devastated by Hurricane Melissa, showcasing cross-border solidarity.
Edmonton Council Prioritizes Winter Shelter Expansion
Edmonton's freshly sworn-in city council takes immediate action to address winter homelessness crisis by prioritizing shelter capacity expansion as temperatures drop.
Nova Scotia TV Bingo Returns for Heart & Stroke Foundation
The iconic Heart & Stroke Nova Scotia TV Bingo is back for another season of community fundraising, offering exciting prizes while supporting critical cardiovascular research and programs across the province.
Sudbury Opens 24/7 Warming Centre for Extreme Cold
Greater Sudbury launches first-ever 24/7 warming centre at YMCA to provide life-saving shelter during freezing temperatures, addressing critical gap in community services.
Nova Scotia Nature Trust Fights to Save Rare Ecosystem
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust launches an urgent $750,000 fundraising campaign to protect the critically endangered coastal limestone barren ecosystem, home to rare species found nowhere else in Canada.
Cape Breton Runner's 300km Cabot Trail Hospital Fundraiser
Nova Scotia runner Kyle Sobey embarks on 300km ultra-marathon challenge around Cape Breton's Cabot Trail to raise $50,000 for local hospital equipment
Taekwondo Dojo Kicks for Sick Kids in Edmonton
An Edmonton taekwondo school is combining martial arts mastery with community compassion, launching a powerful fundraising campaign to support the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation through high-flying kicks and community spirit.
Katelyn Bedard's Legacy Lives Through Windsor Bowl-a-Thon
Discover how a Windsor community transformed tragedy into hope through an annual bowling event that has raised vital funds for pediatric care across Ontario for nearly two decades.
Ottawa runner's marathon mission fights pancreatic cancer
Ottawa resident Sindy Hooper transforms personal tragedy into hope, running marathons to raise over $100,000 for groundbreaking pancreatic cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital.
ByWard Market Crisis: Ottawa's Historic District in Peril
Ottawa's iconic ByWard Market district confronts a perfect storm of homelessness, addiction, and safety concerns threatening its vibrant future. Discover what's happening and potential solutions.
PEI Senior Sleeps in Car as Elderly Homelessness Rises
A shocking new report reveals the hidden crisis of senior homelessness across Canada, as a Prince Edward Island woman shares her story of sleeping in her vehicle while waiting for affordable housing.
Simcoe County Forms New Alliance to Combat Homelessness
A groundbreaking multi-agency partnership launches in Simcoe County with an ambitious mission: transforming homeless services through coordinated housing solutions and comprehensive support systems.
Windsor Hospice Raises Over $103K in Campaign
Hospice of Windsor and Essex County celebrates extraordinary community support as their signature fundraising campaign exceeds $103,000, demonstrating powerful local commitment to end-of-life care.
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