Ontario Youth Unemployment Hits 15% Amid Housing Crisis
A Toronto shelter director challenges the myth that Gen Z doesn't want to work, revealing systemic barriers and a 15% youth unemployment rate. Discover the real story and needed solutions.
A Toronto shelter director challenges the myth that Gen Z doesn't want to work, revealing systemic barriers and a 15% youth unemployment rate. Discover the real story and needed solutions.
The Regina Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund raises over $200,000 for local shelters. WISH Safe House uses donations for essentials, celebrations, and programs rebuilding lives after domestic violence.
A $13 million building in Vancouver's Yaletown has been donated to create a hub for youth struggling with mental health and substance use. Learn about this transformative gift.
Saskatoon's new warming centre at 325 Avenue C South is experiencing record use as temperatures drop. The city's vulnerable population seeks refuge in the former Ambarsari Kitchen.
A former Montreal police officer faces serious charges including extortion and sharing intimate images without consent. The BEI investigation highlights accountability within law enforcement.
A Salvation Army warm-up shelter in Prince Albert, Sask., has relocated after a devastating fire on December 25. The new site ensures vital services continue for the community.
Regina's SOFIA House provides long-term, pet-inclusive shelter for families fleeing violence. The Christmas Cheer Fund raises crucial support for this and other local women's shelters.
Oxfam-Québec expresses surprise as Israel bars nearly 40 aid groups, including MSF, from Gaza for failing new registration rules. Canada and allies condemn the move, warning of a humanitarian disaster.
Residents of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are grieving the loss of a vital long-term homeless shelter after a devastating fire on December 25, 2025. The community reflects on the shelter's legacy and the urgent need for solutions.
Israel suspends over 30 humanitarian groups, including Doctors Without Borders, from operating in Gaza for non-compliance with new registration rules, sparking aid crisis fears.
The Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign featuring Jasmine Brown to support at-risk young people in Quebec. Learn how you can help.
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
Calgary's emergency shelters are operating at or beyond capacity as a severe cold snap forces more people indoors. Organizations like the Drop-In Centre and Mustard Seed are using creative solutions to ensure no one is left out in the cold.
The 104th session of the Youth Parliament of Manitoba convened at the Legislative Assembly, empowering young voices to debate provincial issues. Discover how youth are shaping Manitoba's future.
The Muslim Youth of Winnipeg continues its annual tradition of delivering gifts and joy to children in hospitals and shelters, spreading the holiday spirit across the community.
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
Frank Campanile transforms into 'Santa Frank' each year, leading a massive gift-giving operation for thousands of children connected to Batshaw Youth and Family Centres. Discover the heartwarming story.
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
A shelter-in-place order in Welland, Ontario, was lifted Saturday morning after police arrested a male suspect following an officer-involved shooting and day-long standoff. Get the latest details.
A Niagara police officer was shot, prompting an ongoing standoff in Welland. Residents on Plymouth Road are under a shelter-in-place order as the situation continues.
The City of Edmonton has prolonged its extreme weather response beyond the Christmas holiday to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous cold. Learn about the vital services and warming spaces available.
Niagara police urge residents to shelter in place after a reported shooting near Plymouth Rd. and Lincoln St. in Welland. Schools and the local hospital are in lockdown.
Niagara police have issued a shelter-in-place order for a Welland neighbourhood following a reported shooting. Residents are urged to stay indoors as the investigation continues.
The federal government has announced a $1.5 million investment in Surrey's Youth Breaking Barriers Gang Prevention Society to expand its critical work steering youth away from gang life through mentorship and outreach. Learn how this funding will impact t
Winnipeg's Main Street Project shelter is filling up quickly as a severe winter storm forces people indoors. The blizzard has caused highway closures and power outages across Manitoba.
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
Windsor's Downtown Mission served a festive holiday meal to hundreds, offering warmth and community as food costs surge and shelter demand hits record highs. Read how the community supports its most vulnerable.