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The Region of Waterloo and Guelph councils saw massive reports on homelessness this week that clearly laid out the issues the two municipalities face when it comes to getting people off the streets. But two experts say it shouldn't be up to municipalities alone to figure out what works.
Regional Chair Karen Redman and Kitchener, Ont., Mayor Berry Vrbanovic say they're pleased to see the federal government's budget focuses on housing concerns, and the programs announced will benefit the community.
Affordable housing in Waterloo Region received a major boost Thursday morning.
KITCHENER -- The Region of Waterloo will transform three surplus properties into affordable housing in 2021. Two properties located at 32 and 34 Mill St. in Kitchener will be used by the KW Urban Native Wigwam Project. The third property, 24 Mill St., has been designated to MennoHomes. "We have a waiting list of over 200 families and the demand is only increasing,” said Lee Ann Hundt, the housing administrator with KW Urban Native Wigwam Project, in the release. “This is a little bit of hope for the Indigenous community and will be an amazing home for someone very soon." “We are th...