Week in Review: August 22, 2025
- Edmonton Coalition on Housing & Homelessness
- Aug 22
- 2 min read
Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week:
From ECOHH’s social media
End Homelessness St. John's releases its 2024 Point-in-Time Report, revealing that the number of people experiencing homelessness has increased over 150% since 2022.
This organization is doing advocacy related to the issue of short-term rentals of housing and the effect that's having on our communities - a way to join voices if you're concerned as well - https://realneighbours.ca/
The Government of Alberta Navigation Centre is moving into Bissell West building.
Edify Magazine publishes a lovely tribute to Farley Woodland Magee, a well-known and loved part of life in the urban core.
Relevant housing news
Former office buildings being converted to apartments in Edmonton's downtown.
An interesting read on how the condo-flipping bubble has burst in Canada.
Trump's campaign to remove encampments in D.C. having an impact.
The Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation suggests "Canada would need to close to double its home building" to make a real impact on affordability.
Canadians preparing to play in 2025 Homeless World Cup in Norway.
City of Prince George given the go-ahead to dismantle homeless encampment after province and city made "significant investments to create new housing and shelter."
Montreal mayor asks for more provincial attention on the "humanitarian crisis" of homelessness in the city.
Homeless population in Toronto doubles in less than four years.
As always, we recommend checking out these sources for additional information on housing and homelessness
Homeless Hub (Canadian Observatory on Homelessness)
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