UCalgary study finds housing availability putting pressure on domestic violence shelters

UCalgary study finds housing availability putting pressure on domestic violence shelters

October 29, 2025 3:15 pm MST.

A new University of Calgary study finds the number of domestic violence shelter beds across Canada have increased by nearly 50 percent since 2016, but capacity remains strained.

Latest in Local

Calgary police 'prioritizing' sexual assaults investigation in Fish Creek Park

Alberta doctor warns of summertime skin cancer risks

‘Living in fear’: Alberta spending $8M to target gangs

Six years of Calgary waiving seasonal patio fees, but unclear if it’ll continue

One arrested following assault at SE Calgary car show

Man dies from injuries after being pinned under CTrain in Calgary

Canadiens season tickets holder transforms Calgary home into Habs shrine

Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off construction on Calgary’s Olympic Plaza Transformation

Calgary police seeks suspect following sexual assaults in Fish Creek Park

Country Thunder Alberta takes place June 26-28 in Calgary

Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in SW Calgary

Less force: Calgary police commission numbers on the rise

Non-surgical weight loss procedure offered at Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital

‘Unhelpful’: Carney, others urging Alberta to stay

Calgarians happy with mayor, council: survey

Calgary, Edmonton amongst cities with highest non-mortgage debt: Equifax

Increasing pet friendly housing in Calgary

The Confluence in Calgary shares concept plans for designs, future improvements

Water main break forces 10 SW Calgary homes to evacuate

Fate of Calgary’s downtown free fare zone deferred until 2027

From Across Canada

Kenya court blocks U.S. Ebola quarantine facility for Americans

What is a technical recession and what does it mean for Canadians?

Canada pledges to strengthen ties with China while protecting national security

Canada in a technical recession as economy stalls, StatCan says

Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup winner, dies at 60

Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding suicide, murder charges withdrawn

Canada's men's soccer coach to unveil World Cup roster

Paikin on Politics: Latest on U.S.-Iran war three months in

Carney's sales pitch to Americans

'Hudson & Rex' season 9 to see return of actor John Reardon

'Canada strong will help make America great': Carney's latest push for trade unity

China's foreign minister to arrive in Canada for first visit in a decade

Paikin On Politics: Carney gets caught in a 'hot mic' moment

Guilbeault resigns, says climate ‘plans were working’

Israel says Hamas military chief killed in Gaza strike as ceasefire tensions grow

Was Carney talking about Premier Smith during a 'hot mic' moment?: Analysis

Campaign to nationally recognize Chinese Canadian Heritage month in February

Canada negotiating contract to buy Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes

Carney confirms Guilbeault's resignation, says he respects his decision

Canada to require travellers from Ebola-affected region to isolate for 21 days

Around the Globe

Trump says U.S. naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz to be lifted

Roller coaster malfunction leaves riders hanging for hours in Texas

Canadian flotilla activists speak about alleged abuse in Israeli detention

Speed of Ebola epidemic in Central Africa outpacing response, experts say

Toronto man sentenced to 33 years in U.S. prison for child exploitation

Five villagers rescued from Laos cave after being trapped for days

Trump's trade czar says tariffs will stay even if CUSMA is renewed

NASA details Moon base plans with lessons learned from Artemis II

Lack of basic sanitary supplies heightens Ebola concerns in DRC

U.S. launches 'self-defence' strikes in Iran

Spanish passenger evacuated from MV Hondius tests positive for hantavirus

Iran denies that deal with U.S. is 'imminent'

Alleged gunman of shooting near White House identified

Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile in massive Kyiv assault

New footage shows moment gunman opened fire near white house

Scientists announce potential vaccine as Ebola outbreak worsens in Central Africa

Suspected gunman shot, killed near White House

Canadians from Gaza Flotilla begin returning home after detainment in Israel

Why are Albertans having a referendum on another potential referendum?

Ebola risk remains high in the DRC but low globally: WHO

Trending Today

0:48

One arrested following assault at SE Calgary car show

Police are asking for help finding suspects after a violent attack at a car event in southeast Calgary. Investigators say a 19-year-old man was assaulted on April 18, at a car show and shine in a parking lot in the southeast.

22h ago

0:29

Man dies from injuries after being pinned under CTrain in Calgary

A man in his 60s has died after being pinned underneath a CTrain in downtown Calgary. Police say the man was walking southbound on Centre Street approaching 7 Avenue entering the path of the oncoming train.

22h ago

0:51

Calgary police seeks suspect following sexual assaults in Fish Creek Park

Calgary police are working to track down a sexual assault suspect, following multiple attacks in the city’s south-end.

May 28, 2026 1:17 pm MST MST

2:30

Calgary, Edmonton amongst cities with highest non-mortgage debt: Equifax

Calgary and Edmonton households are carrying some of the highest non-mortgage debt in the country. Henna Saeed finds out what Albertans are doing to manage that.

May 27, 2026 6:13 pm MST MST

1:43

Water main break forces 10 SW Calgary homes to evacuate

What started as a water main break quickly turned into a chaotic night for residents in Calgary’s Coach Hill neighbourhood, with water rushing through streets, flooding properties, and forcing several families from their homes. Jayden Wasney reports.

May 27, 2026 4:41 pm MST MST