Community Development Halton Blog

Halton Region has one of the highest rental markets in Ontario [1] . But what is often overlooked is how different the market treats new renters compared with long-term renters. A new study form Statistics Canada confirms a pattern seen across the country: “Renters who recently moved into their unit face significantly higher shelter costs than renters who have lived in their homes for many years” [2] . This pattern holds even after adjusting for housing type, building age, in

Choosing a Road Forward By Ashley I did not spend much time on the street. I couch surfed with friends for a bit and then ended up in the shelter. Back in 2019, it was coed, half female and half male. It was not a good time. The staff were tough and always seemed to be looking for a reason to kick you out. One time, I was sitting on the couch, and someone asked me to pass a bottle of vitamin C, and they tried to kick me out for that. Not long after that, COVID came. I actuall

Meeting community needs in uncertain times. Nonprofit organizations are the backbone of Halton Region’s social and economic well-being, delivering essential services and fostering community connections. But how is the sector faring in 2025? Community Development Halton (CDH) analyzed a Halton subset of data, from the Ontario Nonprofit Network’s (ONN) 2025 State of Ontario's Nonprofit the Sector Survey, to uncover trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Halton’s nonprofi