Proposed Renter’s Bill of Rights a good first step, but not enough for Alberta: advocate
The federal government’s proposed housing reforms are a good first step but are not enough for Alberta, a housing advocate said. Jessica Bird, a Calgary resident, has been living in her apartment for the last four years. When her family first moved into the then-renovated unit, the rent was $1,075 a month, everything included. The landlord increased her rent...
Renting vs owning: A tale of 2 different Lethbridge housing markets – Lethbridge
A new report shows that it’s a renter’s market in Lethbridge, Alta., but not everyone agrees, including staff with the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union. Rachele Preston, the vice-president of the organization says even through the cost of rent is relatively low, it’s still too high for students.“Students really struggle with it because they don’t work full-time a lot...
Saskatchewan premier delivers address at 2024 SUMA Convention in Regina
The 2024 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow kicked off on Sunday at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District. On Monday, attendees heard from the provincial government on what they’re doing to assist the needs of urban municipalities.“It’s an opportunity for us to come together as municipal levels of government, provincial level of government and have (an) open discussion about the...
Research Manitoba renews agreement with non-profit organization at $4.8M – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Research Manitoba renewing an agreement with a firm connecting local companies, interns and training programs, but for nearly $2 million more. On Monday, business leaders, students and government officials gathered at RTDS Technologies Inc., for the announcement that Mitacs will be funded with $4.8 million over three years.John Hepburn, the not-for-profit’s CEO said...
Manitoba premier and delegation head to U.S. on trade mission – Winnipeg
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted April 15, 2024 6:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and several others are making a trip to the U.S. on a trade mission. The group, including Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer, provincial ministers and business stakeholders, will visit Washington, D.C., and New York City to meet...
Montreal mobile health clinic helps get homeless people out of tents, into apartments – Montreal
The homelessness problem in Montreal can seem pretty bleak, but the Old Brewery Mission is doing some good in dealing with the issue. A mobile health clinic that reaches out to unhoused people in encampments and metro stations is celebrating its first anniversary. The mission says the resource has helped people almost 3,000 times in the past year.“We actually...
Winnipeg man arrested following RCMP investigation of high-speed crash – Winnipeg
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted April 15, 2024 5:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size RCMP have an update to a car crash that landed five in hospital, saying all of them are doing OK. On Wednesday, a Nissan and Dodge pickup truck collided in the RM of East St. Paul, Man. Investigation shows the incident happened after...
Meadow Lake, Sask. man trains for Ironman event after incurable cancer diagnosis
A Meadow Lake, Sask., man is taking his incurable cancer diagnosis and raising funds and awareness for his rare condition. Robert Kirschman is training for a 70.3 Ironman in December that will take place in Florida, tracking his training progress online.He went to the hospital two years ago for what he thought were kidney stones, but was revealed to...
Nova Scotia non-profit forced to make ‘impossible decisions’ amid housing crisis – Halifax
An organization in Nova Scotia that provides housing support for women and families is sounding the alarm over homelessness in Halifax. Adsum for Women & Children says they’re receiving more and more requests for help from people who have no safe place to go.“What we’re seeing at the moment is the demand is so high for folks needing immediate...
Quebec unveils measures to better support mental health patients – Montreal
Quebec’s social services minister unveiled three measures aimed at reducing the use of hospitalization for mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal. Speaking from Notre-Dame hospital, Lionel Carmant announced the measures, which are part of the Interministerial Action Plan on Mental Health 2022-2026.“The patients benefit from staying in a safe environment where they can recuperate better and...
