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Guelph’s United Way 2019 campaign launch highlights work around homelessness, addictions
September 14, 2019Read moreThe kickoff to the United Way‘s 2019 fundraising campaign in Guelph on Thursday morning struck a more serious tone compared to years past. The launch has been known for its elaborate ways of unveiling the organization’s annual campaign goals, like last year when organizers shot basketballs into nets attached to skyjacks. Read more
Municipal expert calls city housing recommendation ‘dangerous idea’
September 14, 2019Read more“An enormously dangerous idea,” is how municipal leadership author Gord Hume describes a plan to appoint a single manager at city hall to lead the turnaround of public housing. In response to a damning KPMG report, city staff have recommended council oust the board of directors for London Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) and the Housing Development Corporation, then appoint a
New affordable homes for southern Alberta seniors
September 14, 2019Read moreThe governments of Alberta and Canada are providing more affordable housing options for seniors in Raymond with the opening of Ridgeview Lodge. The new lodge, about 36 kilometres south of Lethbridge, provides more modern, affordable housing for seniors with low income living in Raymond and the surrounding area. With 40 units, nine more than the original building, Ridgeview Lodge provides home
Winnipeg advocates help other cities bring Indigenous perspective to fight against homelessness
September 1, 2019Read moreJoe Hatch says getting a new apartment through a program to fight homelessness was an experience that made him feel human again. “When you’re on the street you’re not really a human being,” he said. “You’re just a piece of trash.” Getting a safe place of his own was freeing, Hatch says. But just as important were the spiritual teachings
City eyes vacant Princess Street lands for affordable housing project
September 1, 2019Read moreA pair of vacant properties on Princess Street are to be the next location for the city’s efforts to increase the affordable housing stock. A report to be presented to city council on Tuesday lays out a proposal to partner with a not for profit to develop the properties at 1316 Princess St. and 1318 Princess St., east of Portsmouth