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Complex-care housing coming to Powell River
May 20, 2022 POWELL RIVER – People in Powell River with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges who are at risk of experiencing homelessness will soon benefit from 20 new complex-care housing spaces. Through Budget 2022, government is investing $164 million over three years to support as many as 500 vulnerable people. Since launching the initiative in January, the […]
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Read MoreComplex-care housing coming to Bella Coola
May 20, 2022 BELLA COOLA – Indigenous community members in Bella Coola with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges who are at risk of experiencing homelessness will soon benefit from 12 new complex-care housing spaces. Through Budget 2022, government is investing $164 million over three years to support as many as 500 vulnerable people. Since launching […]
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Read MoreSambaa K’e launches action plan to address housing needs – Cabin Radio
May 18, 2022 Sambaa K’e is consulting its members to put together an action plan that addresses the Dehcho community’s housing needs. Yellowknife consulting firm Planit North is leading a review for the Sambaa K’e First Nation that involves interviews and surveys followed by housing assessments and building inspections. The resulting plan will pinpoint issues […]
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Read MoreCity of Hamilton launches dashboard on state of housing affordability and homelessness system
May 17 2022 HAMILTON, ON – Today, the City of Hamilton launches its Housing and Homelessness Dashboard that will be used to inform ongoing efforts to address unmet housing needs and advance permanent solutions to homelessness. Hamilton’s Housing and Homelessness Dashboard consolidates data about the state of homelessness and access to affordable housing. The dashboard […]
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Read MoreFive new houses coming to Łutselk’e, N.W.T., with five more possibly on the way, chief says – CBC
May 16, 2022 Chief says community housing is ‘in crisis’; new units are a start to ‘a happier community’ Łutselk’e, N.W.T., is getting five new houses this summer, and five more could be coming. The Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation’s chief, Darryl Marlowe, said that’s good news for a community he characterized as “in a […]
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Read MoreOAHS Issues Capital and Operating Request for Proposals for Phase 5 of the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF)
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services has released two Request for Proposals (RFPs) is to provide Service Providers with an opportunity to be selected as a recipient of the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) Phase 5, with each RFP representing a Capital and Operational funding component. The Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) Phase 5 is part of […]
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Read MoreMinisterial Statement – Minister Abbott Highlights Affordable Housing Investments
May 12, 2022 The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to highlight significant investments, through cost-shared agreements, of approximately $140 million this year to improve housing affordability and prevent homelessness […]
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Read MoreIndigenous-Led Pilot To Provide Low Barrier Supportive Housing In Regina
May 12, 2022 The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services (RT/SIS) and the City of Regina to provide a new low-barrier supportive housing pilot in Regina. This Indigenous-led, community-based initiative will provide holistic supports and services to meet cultural, mental health, addictions and supportive housing needs of people experiencing homelessness. “Affordable […]
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Read MoreCanada and Dene Nation announce pilot program for Dene-led housing solutions
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada News release May 9, 2022 Northern, remote and Indigenous communities in Canada face unique housing and infrastructure needs. The Government of Canada is working with partners to build and renovate housing that meets community needs, based on local priorities. Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, […]
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Read MoreNew Rapid Housing Initiative project opens in Watson Lake
Today, Minister of the Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai joined Chief of Liard First Nation Stephen Charlie and Mayor of Watson Lake Christopher Irvin for the grand opening of a new affordable triplex housing development in Watson Lake. The $1.7 million project was built with support from the Government of Canada’s Rapid Housing Initiative grant […]
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