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Quebec agrees to delay dismantling of homeless encampment in east Montreal

The dismantling of a homeless encampment this week in Montreal's east end has been averted — for now.

Historic federal prison in Laval could soon become housing

The historic Saint-Vincent-de-Paul federal prison, built in 1873 in Laval, Que., could become housing after Canada opened it up for development.

Ottawa reaches $92 million deal with Quebec on housing construction

The federal government announced that it has reached an agreement with Quebec to provide an additional $92 million for housing construction.

Rent in Quebec will keep going up

Rent hikes are expected to ease across Canada in the next few years — except in Quebec, according to a Desjardins report.
‘It makes no sense’: Plante urges CAQ to accept federal money for homelessness

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is calling on Quebec and Ottawa to settle a “constitutional fight” that’s holding up $100 million the province needs to tackle its homelessness problem.
Old Brewery Mission shelter gets an upgrade thanks to private donation

Thanks to a private donation, the Old Brewery Mission renovated all its shelters to have semi-private rooms.
Montreal's senior home for lesbians welcomed its first tenants

It’s been almost a decade in the making — Montreal inaugurated its first home for lesbians 55 and over, and the first tenants started moving in.
Quebec homeless centres have very few places to go

Advocates for the homeless say moving all centres 250 metres from daycares or schools would mean virtually no centres in Quebec would be able to operate.
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.

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This is how much money you need to make to buy a house in Canada's largest cities

The average salary needed to buy a home keeps inching down in cities across Canada, according to the latest data.

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up eight per cent in October

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in October rose eight per cent compared with September.

Canada rent report: What landlords are asking tenants to pay

Average asking rents declined nationally on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than three years in October, said a report out Thursday.

CMHC says mortgage risks remain as delinquencies creep up, alternative lending grows

Canada's housing agency says risks remain in the mortgage market as over a million contracts are up for renewal next year while a growing share of new mortgages are being issued by alternative lenders.

Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million.

Where should Canada look to improve its housing situation? The answer may shock you

Housing experts argue widespread adoption of government-supported affordable housing, the growth of alternative models like co-operatives and co-housing, and the increased use of advanced building techniques could all play a role in improving Canada's housing system.

With condos not selling, Canada faces worsening home ownership crisis

Canada's home ownership crisis is likely to worsen over the next few years as proposed project sales languish at historically low levels, stalling the funding needed for construction, half a dozen economists and realtors told Reuters.

StatCan latest wealth survey shows stark disparity between homeowners, renters

Statistics Canada's latest financial security survey shows a stark disparity between the wealth of homeowners and renters, even as it fails to capture the true scale what's owned by Canada's richest families.

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'My two daughters were sleeping': London Ont. family in shock after their home riddled with gunfire

A London father and son they’re shocked and confused after their home was riddled with bullets while young children were sleeping inside.
Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds

A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.
Parole board reverses decision and will allow families of Paul Bernardo's victims to attend upcoming parole hearing in person

The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo will be allowed to attend the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) says.
Baby dies after being reported missing in midtown Toronto: police

A four-month-old baby is dead after what Toronto police are calling a “suspicious incident” at a Toronto Community Housing building in the city’s midtown area on Wednesday afternoon.
'Bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast with hurricane-force winds, downing trees onto roads and vehicles

Massive trees toppled onto roads, power lines and parked cars as hurricane-force winds battered the B.C. coast overnight during an intense “bomb cyclone” weather event.
New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick that began last month with a single travel-related case is growing and today stands at 44 cases.

World

Duct-taped banana sells for US$6.2M at art auction

A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for US$6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
The FBI arrested a man who's been charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange

A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged with a plot to “reboot” the U.S. government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange this week and detonating it with a remote-controlled device, according to the FBI.
Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz

House Ethics Committee Republicans voted Wednesday against releasing the panel’s long-running investigation into U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the top Democrat on the panel said.
Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia.
Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador

Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO, the bedrock Western alliance that the president-elect has expressed skepticism about for years.
Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body

Police in Peru have arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body.

Entertainment

Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day set to headline the 2025 Coachella fest

Lady Gaga is returning to the desert to mark her second appearance as the headliner for Southern California’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
One Direction stars gather for funeral of ex-bandmate Liam Payne

Liam Payne's family, friends and former bandmates have come together to pay tribute to the British singer at his funeral in England on Wednesday, just over a month after the One Direction star died aged 31 in Argentina.
Morgan Wallen and Post Malone headline a very collaborative Country Music Association Awards

Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's collaboration 'I Had Some Help' could make both men big winners at Wednesday’s night's Country Music Association Awards.

Health

Texas doctor gets 190-year sentence for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries

A Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced Wednesday to 190 years in prison for injecting a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into bags of intravenous fluid at a surgical center where he worked, leading to the death of a coworker and causing cardiac emergencies for several patients.
New Brunswick measles outbreak now reporting 44 cases, mostly teens and children

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick that began last month with a single travel-related case is growing and today stands at 44 cases.
CFIA recalls raw pistachios sold in Ontario

Raw pistachios sold by Nutworks are being recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Politics

Boissonnault out of cabinet to 'focus on clearing the allegations,' Trudeau announces

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced embattled minister Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet.
Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate trade deal with Mexico

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there is 'clear consensus' among premiers for separate bilateral trade deals with the U.S. and Mexico, following a phone call with all the leaders on Wednesday.
'It's not about me': Human rights activist Irwin Cotler on alleged Iranian assassination plot

Canadian human rights advocate and former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler — who was the target of an alleged foiled assassination plot by agents of Iran — says he isn’t concerned about the alleged threats, because he has confidence in his protective detail.

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A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament

Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children younger than 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges.
U.S. gathers allies to talk AI safety, Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden's signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House.
Giraffes are up next on the endangered species list, US wildlife officials say

Giraffe populations are declining at such an alarming rate — from habitat loss, poaching, urbanization and climate change-fueled drought — that U.S. wildlife officials announced a proposal on Wednesday to help protect several of the species.