Montreal Shelters Urge Compassion During Cold Snap
As temperatures plummet below -15°C, Montreal shelters are calling for public grace towards the unhoused. Learn how to help and what resources are available.
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Mobile Health Clinic Brings Relief to Montreal's Unhoused
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.
Homeless ex-Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase hospitalized
Former 'Ned's Declassified' actor Tylor Chase is receiving a 72-hour medical detox after a fan's TikTok video revealed his homelessness. An influencer helped secure urgent care. Discover the details of his struggle and the hopeful intervention.
Person Injured in Toronto Encampment Fire
A fire at a downtown Toronto encampment on December 26 left one person injured. Firefighters responded to the scene near a church. Get the latest details on the incident.
Calgary Charities Serve Hundreds on Christmas Day
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.
N.S. Organizations Aid Homeless at Christmas
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.
Holiday Loneliness Stirs Anxiety in Montreal Homeless Shelters
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
Barrie Cares Campus Provides Over 70 Beds for Homeless
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.
Calgary Homeless Outreach Team Desperate for New Base
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.
London's micro-shelter community gears up with cabin delivery
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.
Windsor shelter warns of closure if donations don't increase
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
Calgary church hosts Christmas meal for homeless in deep freeze
As temperatures plummet, Journey Church in Calgary provides a warm refuge and a festive meal for the city's homeless population, offering a moment of connection during the holidays.
Ex-Nickelodeon Star Tylor Chase Found Homeless
Tylor Chase, known for 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide,' was found living on the streets. His mother shut down a GoFundMe, citing his need for medical care, not money.
Toronto council backs consultant sued over shelter
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
Funding decision stops Timmins homeless encampment plan
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, son George volunteer at Diana's charity
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.
Montreal teen's 'Operation Hot Meals' helps homeless
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.
Calgary memorial mourns hundreds who died while homeless
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.
Amendments Proposed to Waterloo Encampment Bylaw
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.
Sudbury Group Focuses on Frostbite, Hypothermia Data
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.
Calgary vigil remembers homeless lives lost in 2025
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.
Montreal to bring warming trailers to homeless encampment
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.
N.S. community seeks relocation of downtown homeless shelter
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.
Homeless man assaulted in Vancouver's West End
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 mulls 'Good Neighbour Clause' for shelter funding
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.
Montreal Merchants Seek Class Action Over Homelessness Safety
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.
Timmins picks remote site for homeless encampment, draws criticism
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.
Calgary social agency eviction threatens downtown safety
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 shelters strained amid extreme cold alert
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
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.
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