Toronto Tenants End Rent Strike After Landlord Drops 5% Increase
Toronto tenants ended a multi‑month rent strike on September 25, 2026 after the landlord withdrew a proposed retroactive rent increase of over five percent.
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Chow Promises New Bad Landlord Task Force if Re‑elected
Olivia Chow has pledged to create a dedicated task force within RentSafeTO to target negligent landlords and substandard rentals if she is re‑elected as Toronto mayor. The proposal is part of her campaign platform for a second term in the 2026 municipal election.
Police Rescue Homeless Man from Demolition Site in Montreal
Montreal police rescued a 44-year-old homeless man from a demolition‑bound building at Masson and Lafond streets on September 25, 2026, after he sought shelter inside the secured site.
Baby Found in Montreal Tent Sparks Election Flashpoint
A baby found in a Montreal homeless tent in September 2026 turned the encampment into an election flashpoint, while residents stress survival over politics. The incident highlights the housing crisis as Quebec heads toward a provincial vote.
Coroner Links Denied Housing Request to Death of Homeless Senior
A Quebec coroner found that a denied urgent housing request preceded the death of a 71‑year‑old homeless man in Montreal, and recommended reforms to the emergency housing system.
Police Rescue Homeless Man from Demolition Site
Montreal police rescued a 44-year-old homeless man who had entered a building scheduled for demolition at Masson and Lafond streets on September 25, 2026. The man was safely removed without injury, highlighting safety concerns at vacant sites.
Baby Found in Montreal Tent Turns Encampment Into Election Flashpoint
A baby found in a Montreal tent has turned the encampment into a focal point of the Quebec provincial election, highlighting homelessness as a key issue while residents stress survival remains their priority.
Coroner says Denied Housing Request Led to Death of 71‑Year‑Old Homeless Man
The Quebec coroner linked the death of a 71-year-old homeless man in Montreal to a denied urgent housing request and urged policy reforms to improve emergency shelter access.
9th Circuit Blocks Trump Administration Control of LA Homeless Funds
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump administration's effort to control how Los Angeles homeless service groups apply for federal housing funds, ordering millions of dollars to be made available without restrictions.
Baby Found in Montreal Tent Makes Encampment Election Flashpoint
A baby found in a Montreal homeless tent on September 25, 2026 has made the encampment a focal point of the provincial election campaign, though residents say their priority remains basic survival.
Police Rescue Homeless Man from Demolition Site in Montreal
Police rescued a 44-year-old homeless man sheltering in a demolition-bound building on Masson and Lafond streets in Montreal on Friday morning.
Alderman Villegas Sets Vote on Two Renters Bills
Alderman Gilbert Villegas scheduled a September 29 special council meeting to vote on two rival renters‑protection ordinances, aiming to update Chicago's 40‑year‑old renters rights law.
Houston Mortgage Rates Top 7% as Home Listings Grow
Houston mortgage rates have climbed above 7% for 11 weeks straight, while home inventory has increased, giving buyers higher costs but more choices.
NYC Council Unveils North Shore Rezoning with New Waterfront Towers
Councilmember Kamillah Hanks presented a rezoning plan for Staten Island’s North Shore that includes two 14‑story apartment towers on Bay Street, aiming to convert the industrial area into higher‑density residential use with design cues from New Jersey developments.
Judge Orders NYC Officials to Release Messages, Keeps Rent Freeze
A judge ordered New York City officials to release phone messages and upheld the city's rent‑freeze, rejecting landlords' push to reinstate a prior rent increase.
Vineland Home Leads Cumberland County September Sales
A Vineland home sold for $435,000, topping NJ.com’s list of the ten most expensive Cumberland County sales for the week of September 14‑20, 2026, highlighting recent high‑value activity in the local market.
Eddie’s Furniture in Holyoke Closes After 91 Years
Eddie’s Furniture in Holyoke announced permanent closure after 91 years, citing a slowing economy and the loss of state housing program funding.
71-Year-Old Homeless Man Dies After Shelter Refusal and Car Hit
A 71-year‑old homeless man classified as an absolute priority was denied emergency shelter in north Montreal and died after being struck by a car while lying on the road. The incident underscores persistent gaps in the city’s ability to provide safe housing for its most vulnerable residents.
Elderly Couple Opposes New Duplex Adjacent to Victorian Home
An elderly downtown couple opposes a newly approved duplex that will tower over their Victorian home’s chimney and block a window, reflecting broader tensions as Toronto fast‑tracks housing projects to address a shortage.
Celebrities and Volunteers Build Walls for Fire Survivors
Hundreds of volunteers, including Disney, ABC7 staff and celebrities, built walls in Pacific Palisades and Malibu on September 24, 2026 as part of Habitat for Humanity’s effort to rebuild homes for survivors of the recent Palisades fire.
