Week in Review: January 9, 2026
- mlmiller15
- Jan 10
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week:
From ECOHH’s social media
Edmonton writer shares thoughts on housing for people with mental health issues
A reading recommendation from ECOHH colleague organization FRAPRU
Relevant housing news
Housing As Healing: Anne Stevenson On Indigenous-Led And Community-Centered Housing In Edmonton
‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce frostbite amputations underway in Edmonton
Opinion: Alberta's new disability benefits program fails the fairness test
Why some Alberta AISH recipients fear incoming medical review panels
Edmonton’s housing affordability edge could slip in 2026: Conference Board of Canada
Seniors relying on homeless shelters up nearly 50% since pandemic
New permanent homeless shelter expected to open this winter in Wetaskiwin, Alta.
Trump says U.S. to ban large investors from buying homes
A Vancouver Landlord Keeps Being Allowed to Evict Tenants. Why?
Some Fraser Valley renters still feeling squeezed despite ‘softer’ rental market
'It's amazing': Saskatoon apartment complex offers supportive housing, harm reduction
12 homeless encampments cleared since new bylaws, City of Winnipeg committee hears
B.C. cities say they're on the hook for millions for housing, social issues due to senior gov't 'downloading'
Non-profits are hustling to save affordable housing in N.S. Can they keep it up?
What will it take to boost housing in N.L.? This advocate says a focused approach and targeted investing
New documentary looks at solutions to the housing crisis
City of Winnipeg says it's making progress on encampments
Sudbury outreach workers say cold weather is putting people who are homeless at risk
Region of Waterloo looks to change bylaw that could see Kitchener encampment residents out by April 1
Data shows improved affordability, safety metrics in Vancouver — leading to political credit and caution
GTA homes sales declined in 2025: report
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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