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VICTORIA, Aug. 5, 2019 /CNW/ – The federal government will be making an announcement related to affordable housing in British Columbia. Media are invited to join the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End, as they make this important announcement which will impact

This is Part 1 of a five-part TVO.org series looking at how Ontario’s affordable-housing crisis is playing out beyond the GTA. Click here for Part 2; watch for Part 3 on Wednesday. “Homelessness and the lack of affordable housing are Ontario-wide problems, and not confined to Toronto. The plight of renters, as measured by the twin indicators of affordability and availability,

Following the controversial request, axed amid criticism from homelessness advocates in late June, the city has changed its response to temporary shelters. Just over a week ago, Main Street Project representatives started being dispatched to encampments. “It’s more humane. Some of this stuff is all people have. If they take it away, what do they have?” Jay said, adding outreach

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is hosting a special picnic on Saturday to shine the light on the fact that even in summer, people experiencing homelessness still need help. Executive director Randy Benson said although many people have been able to enjoy the Okanagan summer, but for people with nowhere to go, it hasn’t been a picnic. “The rental market is still

The Ontario government has confirmed an investment of $9.1 million in 2019 to help battle homelessness in Simcoe County. Steve Clark, minister of municipal affairs and housing visited Shelter Now in Midland earlier this week, joining Simcoe-North MPP Jill Dunlop, County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell and other county staff for the announcement. The funding is provided through Ontario’s Home