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Councillor wants state of emergency on Montreal homeless crisis

Independent Montreal city councillor Craig Sauve is calling on the city to declare a state of emergency to deal with the homeless population this winter.

Montreal set to have 900 new units of non-profit housing

Montreal should soon house some 900 households in new off-market housing units after the federal, provincial and municipal governments dished out a total of $340 million to support the development of 893 social and affordable housing units through nine community organizations.

People living on Montreal streets dying in greater numbers

People who live on the streets of Montreal are dying in greater numbers. The coroner says the number of deaths in the past few years have spiked and with winter coming, advocates are very concerned.

Quebec Solidaire calls for a Montreal summit on the homelessness crisis

Quebec Solidaire (QS) is proposing the organization of a Montreal summit on the homelessness crisis, bringing together provincial, federal and municipal elected officials, as well as transit company representatives and community experts.
Montreal home sales rise 18 per cent in September from last year

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 18 per cent in September from last year.
Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montreal could hit $4,325 in eight years: study

A new study out of Montreal's Concordia University found that, if policies and trends remain unchanged, a two-bedroom in Montreal will cost $4,325 per month, a similar unit in Toronto will cost $5,600 and one in Vancouver will be around $7,750 within eight years.
City dismantles homeless encampment near Longueuil elementary school

Crews from the City of Longueuil dismantled a homeless encampment near the Petits-Explorateurs elementary school on Monday under the supervision of police officers.
Affordable housing advocates demonstrate in Quebec City

At a demonstration in front of the National Assembly in Quebec City, the Front d'action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU) presented the government with a giant key symbolizing its solution to the housing crisis.
Home sales increase by 9.3% in Montreal in August

The Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ) reports that home sales in the Montreal area increased by 9.3 per cent in August compared to the same month last year.
Montreal workers remove homeless tent with woman inside

The City of Montreal says it will investigate what happened when city workers dismantled a homeless encampment in Jeanne-Mance Park after witnesses say one tent was lifted from the ground with someone inside of it.
Ottawa, Quebec and Montreal announce housing fast track

The governments of Canada, Quebec and the City of Montreal announced the construction of 1,001 new affordable housing units on Friday, thanks to the creation of a "fast track for qualified developers."
City of Montreal to build dozens of modular housing units to combat homelessness crisis

The City of Montreal is adding a new measure to its efforts to combat the growing homelessness crisis. A fleet of 60 modular housing units is expected to be ready in March 2025, offering vulnerable Montrealers a way back into housing.
Cote-des-Neiges residents, homeless looking for solutions to growing unhoused population

There are a growing number of homeless people sleeping in public parks and in Montreal's Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, the situation is getting worse.
Advocates say politicians are using Montreal safe drug-use site to score points

Advocates for marginalized people are reacting to politicians using Montreal's safe drug-use site to score political points and not doing their share to address the homelessness issue.
Social housing building being demolished, highlighting maintenance issues

A social housing building in Montreal's NDG neighbourhood has been vacant since 2014 and is set for demolition over 10 years after major repairs were flagged and residents ordered to move out.

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High cost of groceries, rent squeezing Canadians: poll

High grocery and rental costs are squeezing lower-income Canadians even as inflation trends downward, a new survey suggests.

How much do you need to earn to buy a home? Fall data shows increased affordability

The annual income required to buy an average home in Toronto has dipped below $200,000, according to the latest data.

CREA lowers housing market forecast for 2024 amid 'holding pattern' for home sales

The Canadian Real Estate Association is downgrading its housing market forecast for the remainder of the year again, saying the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts haven't spurred the gradual improvement it previously anticipated.

Condo inventory growing as sellers anticipate demand rebound: Re/Max report

A new report says condo inventory is on the rise in most major Canadian markets as more sellers are listing their properties in anticipation of growing demand from buyers.

New actions announced to encourage building of secondary suites, more homes in Canada

The federal government introduced a number of measures related to housing on Tuesday, which include measures for homeowners wanting to add a secondary suite, taxing vacant land and building homes in place of underused federal properties.

You can now see climate risk data when shopping for a home on Zillow

As intensifying natural disasters threaten growing swaths of the country, assessing an area's climate risk has become an essential part of shopping for a new home for many Americans. Now, in a feature launched last month, Zillow will show how vulnerable properties for sale might be to extreme climate events.

Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada's six largest cities rose four per cent year-over-year during the first half of 2024, but housing starts were still not enough to meet growing demand.

Mortgage changes: Cheaper entry into housing market at steeper costs

Mortgage rule changes allow easier entry into the housing market with lower monthly payments, but also an increased cost of repaying a mortgage.

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CEO of N.B. potato chip company taking 'extended leave of absence' after arrest

The president and CEO of New Brunswick-based Covered Bridge Potato Chips is taking an 'extended leave of absence' after being charged with domestic violence this past weekend.
'Canadians can breathe a sigh of relief': Bank of Canada Governor on interest rate cut

The Bank of Canada made a sizable cut to its key lending rate Wednesday from 4.25 per cent to 3.75 per cent as the global economy continues to expand. The half percentage point cut is the fourth rate cut in a row by the central bank as inflation dropped from 2.7 per cent in June to 1.6 per cent in September.
More than 10 million Canadians living in homes with 'high radon,' report says

A new report suggests that Canadians' exposure to a radioactive gas is increasing, putting millions of people at a higher risk of developing lung cancer.
Second federal union calls for Commons committee to investigate 3-day a week office mandate

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada is now joining the Canadian Association of Public Employees (CAPE) in calling on the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates to conduct a "thorough investigation.
Winnipeg police shoot, kill dog after four people attacked

Winnipeg police have shot and killed a dog after multiple people were attacked Tuesday.
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante not seeking re-election

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante will not be seeking re-election.

World

3 found dead in British care home and 4 hospitalized after 'unexplained' incident

Three people were found dead Wednesday and four others were hospitalized after an 'unexplained' incident at a care home in southern England, police said.
Indiana man gets life in prison for 1975 drowning of teenager

An Indiana man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 1975 killing of a 17-year-old girl who was found dead in a river after she failed to return home from her job at a church camp.
G7 allies are moving ahead with a US$50B loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

Ukraine will receive US$50 billion in loans, backed by frozen Russian assets, from Group of Seven allies, the White House said Wednesday. Distribution of the money will begin by year's end, according to American officials.
OnlyFans user sentenced to five years in child abuse case

A man accused of selling sex videos of a 16-year-old Florida girl on the adults-only website OnlyFans pleaded no contest to child abuse.
Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await

A buzz surged through the crowd in the Samoan village, Siumu, as a motorcade appeared Wednesday, bearing the first British king to visit a Pacific Island nation.
Trump wanted generals like Hitler's and said Nazi leader 'did some good things,' John Kelly claims

Donald Trump's longest-serving chief of staff is warning that the Republican presidential nominee meets the definition of a fascist and that while in office, Trump suggested that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler 'did some good things.'

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Martha Stewart has the funniest reason for not wanting to do ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Martha Stewart may be hot in the kitchen, but she’s not looking to replicate that on a dating reality show.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until at least next year — and his lawyer plans to hire a private investigator to look into a new allegation against the movie mogul that will now be part of the case.
'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025

Former 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz is set to continue his NASCAR career with a full-time ride in the Truck Series for 2025.

Health

McDonald's president says its food is safe to eat after U.S. E. coli outbreak

A day after after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders in the western part of the United States left one dead and 10 hospitalized, McDonald’s entered full damage-control mode.
This common gesture could be a sign of a concussion, researchers say

A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests, based on the experiences of young athletes.
Children's clothing sold at Giant Tiger recalled for lead: Health Canada

A recall has been issued for certain clothing items sold at Giant Tiger stores over high levels of lead, according to a notice published by Health Canada Tuesday.

Politics

Trudeau says Liberals 'strong and united' despite caucus dissent

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Liberal party is 'strong and united,' despite efforts from within his caucus to oust him as leader.
PM Trudeau doesn't think his leadership is in danger, as ministers voice confidence in him a day before key Liberal meeting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't think his leadership is in danger, one day before a highly anticipated Liberal caucus meeting where his future at the helm of the Liberal party is expected to be up for discussion.
Poll suggests more than half of Canadians unaware of gridlock in House of Commons

A debate has ground work in the House of Commons to a halt for weeks, but a new poll suggests that most Canadians are not even aware it's happening.

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Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong said Wednesday they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that's part of a geopark.
Sky over Lake Erie lights up with fireball as Orionid meteor shower peaks

A meteor lit up our region's sky last night – with a large fireball shooting across the horizon over Lake Erie at around 7:00 p.m.
North Atlantic right whale population grew in 2023, but still vulnerable to humans

The estimated population of North Atlantic right whales increased in 2023, but a group of international marine scientists say human behaviour still poses a significant threat to the critically endangered species.