Homelessness

Toronto considers vacant-house tax starting in 2022

Police investigating two assaults on men living in tents in Oshawa

Halifax regional council approves three projects for federal housing program

Cities ask for more housing cash ahead of federal spending update

‘Stop being so nice’: Alberta councillor apologizes for Slave Lake’s Indigenous homeless comments

Judge dismisses application from homeless advocates to suspend ban on encampments in Toronto parks

Women’s shelters, forced to adapt again during this pandemic, are essential for the recovery of Canadian society

Two-bedroom condo near Moss Park sells to investor for below asking price

Relief cheques for those in poverty don’t have to be a lot of money to make a big difference

Vancouver council unanimously approves $30-million plan to help house hundreds of homeless

Toronto to make 560 additional beds available for homeless this winter; advocates warn it’s not enough

Vancouver mayor wants $30-million for emergency measures to combat tent cities

Pattern of criminal activity in urban areas with homeless ‘tent cities’ a symbol of flawed housing policies

It is possible to end chronic homelessness if we act now

Liberals pledge $1-billion over next six months for rapid-housing program

Violent crime in Vancouver tent city neighbourhood on the rise, police say

Federal government is missing in action as Vancouver struggles with homeless crisis

Calgary doctor sees COVID-19 threat in lack of cold-weather shelter space for homeless

Tent city crisis pushes Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart to consider temporary site

Toronto considering ambitious homeless housing plan in wake of COVID-19 pandemic