OPP warns of grandparent scam in Ottawa Valley
Ontario Provincial Police issue a new warning about a resurgent grandparent scam targeting seniors in the Ottawa Valley. Learn the red flags and how to protect your family.
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Grandmother estranged after grandson's secret wedding
A grandmother writes to Dear Abby after being excluded from her grandson's wedding and ignored after sending a gift. Get advice on family estrangement and grief.
Grandmother's Plea: Grandchild Kept from Father's Family
A Texas grandmother feels like a stranger to her grandson as her daughter-in-law's family gets all the visits. Dear Abby offers advice on navigating painful family estrangement.
$9M Expansion for Callander's St. Theresa Catholic School
The Ontario government is funding a major expansion of St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School in Callander, investing over $9 million for new childcare rooms and classroom spaces. Learn about the project's impact on Northern Ontario families.
Saint-Ubalde's Only Public Daycare Closing in 2026
The only public daycare in rural Saint-Ubalde, Quebec, is shutting down. This closure leaves families in the community without a crucial local service. Read about the impact.
Nova Scotia Families Face Critical Daycare Shortage
Many Nova Scotia families are in crisis as they struggle to find available daycare spaces. The Portland Daycare Centre in Dartmouth highlights a province-wide accessibility issue. Learn about the ongoing challenge.
Socialist Zohran Mamdani Begins Term as New York City Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a socialist Democrat, is sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor. His ambitious agenda of rent freezes and universal childcare faces a major test in navigating a relationship with President Donald Trump.
Federal Crackdown on Somali-Run Day Care Fraud in Minnesota
A surge of federal officers targets Minnesota following new fraud allegations against Somali-run day care centres. Explore the investigation, past cases, and political fallout.
Before and After School Care Returns to South Huron
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
Lucknow Opens New Kin Centre and Daycare with Festival Funds
A new Kin Centre and childcare facility has opened in Lucknow, Ontario, funded by the local LondonCountry festival. The project supports community space and childcare needs.
Ottawa police stop grandparent scam, arrest Quebec man
A quick-thinking family and Ottawa Police prevented a senior from losing $6,000 to a 'grandparent scam.' A 35-year-old from Terrebonne, Que., faces fraud charges. Learn the warning signs.
Police arrest suspect in Ottawa grandparent scam
Ottawa Police have arrested a suspect in an alleged grandparent scam, preventing financial loss. Learn how authorities are tackling this fraud targeting seniors.
Marriage strained by 60+ hours of weekly grandchild care
A grandmother's 60-70 hour weekly childcare duty for her grandkids has led to an 8-year intimacy drought, pushing her marriage to the brink of separation. Advice columnist Dear Abby weighs in.
Two Arrested in Regina-Area Grandparent Scams
Regina police have made two arrests in emergency scams targeting seniors, with six confirmed cases. Learn how to protect your family from these predatory schemes.
Ottawa child-care crisis looms with federal RTO mandate
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
Saskatchewan child-care funding increases to $1.6B
Ottawa announces updated $1.6 billion child-care agreement with Saskatchewan, representing significant funding increase for affordable childcare across the province.
Saskatchewan signs 5-year child-care agreement extension
Saskatchewan has secured a five-year extension of its child-care agreement with the federal government, ensuring continued affordable childcare support for families across the province.
50 New Child-Care Spaces Opening in East Preston
East Preston, Nova Scotia will welcome nearly 50 new child-care spaces in 2025, addressing critical childcare shortages in the community. Learn how this expansion supports local families.
Manitoba child care expansion lagging, advocates demand change
Advocates say Manitoba's promised child care system expansion is falling far behind schedule, calling for a complete overhaul of the current funding framework to address critical shortages.
Waterloo Region adding 4,000 childcare spaces by 2026
Waterloo Region is expanding affordable childcare with 4,000 new funded spaces by 2026 as waitlists continue to grow. Learn how this initiative addresses the childcare crisis.
North Bay police warn of grandparent scam surge
North Bay police issue urgent warning about rising grandparent scams targeting seniors. Learn how to protect your family from these emotional manipulation schemes.
New Saint John daycare celebrates grand opening
Daycare by Design officially opened its doors in Saint John, NB, marking a significant addition to the city's childcare services. Learn about this new facility's impact on local families.
Second Orléans EarlyON Centre Closes, Worrying Families
The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Orléans is closing Nov. 30, the second such closure since September. Families fear a major gap in free early-learning programs. Learn more about the impact.
Should grandparents be paid for childcare? Debate grows
Millennial parents question if grandparents should receive payment for babysitting. Explore the growing family dynamics debate and its implications for Canadian families.
Nanaimo Couple Targeted by Grandparent Scam: RCMP Alert
RCMP warns British Columbia residents about sophisticated grandparent scams after a Nanaimo couple nearly fell victim. Learn how to protect yourself and spot these emotional manipulation tactics.
Ontario's $10-a-day daycare promise fades
Ontario's promised $10-a-day childcare remains elusive as federal funding falls short. Learn why the program faces a $2B annual shortfall and reduced access for low-income families.
Barrie daycare probes educator assault allegations
BrightPath Early Learning in Barrie is reviewing serious allegations that an educator assaulted children. The daycare confirms investigation underway amid parent concerns.
Rockwood senior loses $5,000 to grandparent scam
A Rockwood resident falls victim to the cruel 'grandparent scam,' losing thousands to fraudsters pretending to be a family member in legal trouble. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing threat.
Lakeshore woman loses $6,500 to grandparent scam
A sophisticated grandparent scam targeting seniors in Lakeshore, Ontario has claimed another victim, with police warning families about this emotional manipulation scheme.
Saskatchewan Confident About $10-a-Day Childcare Deal
Saskatchewan's Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill reveals significant progress in negotiations for the federal $10-a-day childcare program, expressing strong optimism about reaching an agreement soon.
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