Ending homelessness in Calgary, and across Canada

The Wellesley Institute shares the success Calgary has had in their fight to end homelessness. Read more

‘Wealth equals health’: Canada’s doctors warn of growing health inequalities

Canadian Doctors are raising concerns over the growing health care inequality.  Read more

EI Changes To Give Relief To Parents Of Canada’s Sick Kids

Parents will soon be able to claim up to 35 weeks of benefits while they look after their critically ill or injured child. Read more

OUR VIEW: Defining our affordability

Opinion editorial from the Peninsula News Review about the balance between affordable housing, land costs and density. Read more

Veterans’ housing project to get federal funding

The Federal Government has announced $1.8 million in in-kind contributions from Veterans Affairs Canada, to existing shelters to offer housing and support for homeless vets. Cockrell House, which opened in 2008, is set to receive more than $250,000. Read more

Homing in on Homelessness

Winnipeg joins over 300 North American cities in their pledge to end homelessness in 10 years. Read more

No Vacancy: Trends in Rental Housing in Canada

A Quality of Life Reporting System report suggest a healthy housing market is the cornerstone of a strong economy. Read more

Five Hole For Food Tackles Hunger in Victoria

Five Hole for Food hosted a drop-in ball-hockey game in Victoria on Friday, July 20 to raise funds and food for Mustard Seed Food Bank.  Read more

BC Housing’s Housing Sustainability Plan 2012/13

Report on 2011/12 actions, as well as plans for economic and environmentally sustainable housing projects for the next year. Read more

Trying to house homeless queer youth

Vancouver projects seeking support to provide housing and services to LGBTQ youth. Read more