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More homes will be built in Ottawa to support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as part of an over $9.5 million investment, says the Ontario government.

There is no top secret recipe behind the success of Taste for Hope. All that’s required is a handful of ingredients: benevolent chefs, generous sponsors, community-minded business leaders and hungry foodies working together toward the shared goal of reducing chronic homelessness. Already an Insider? Log in Get Instant Access to This Article Become an Ottawa Business Journal Insider and get immediate access to all of our Insider-only content and much more. ...

The Ottawa Mission says shelter services should be located closer to where people need them and zoning has been a barrier. That could soon change.

The Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation kicked off its $5-million capital campaign for a new supportive housing residence in the ByWard Market by announcing a $1-million gift from the Taggart and Parkes family.

Residents in Ottawas Carlington neighbourhood say theyre fed up with the rise in crime and drug use since a supportive housing residence operated by the Shepherds of Good Hope (SGH) opened.

Ottawa business leaders gathered downtown last night in Devinder Chaudhary’s upscale fine dining restaurant for cocktails, canapés and a conversation about an

Residents raised concerns about crime, litter and consultation, but some said housing the homeless makes them better neighbours.

Wednesday night, the Ottawa community came together to address the cause of chronic homelessness by raising enough money to purchase 80 new beds for affordable housing facilities operated by the Shepherds of Good Hope.

Last night’s Ottawa is Open for Business celebration in the newly redesigned lobby of Constitution Square was one of those special events that left you feeling like, ah — Ottawa has still got it; it hasnt lost its spark.