New SNAP waivers in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia restrict purchases of soda and candy. Critics warn of implementation chaos and increased stigma for recipients. Learn about the policy shift and its impacts.
Châteauguay police are asking for the public's assistance in locating Tamara Ratchfall, 38, last seen on December 18. She may be in Montreal. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a major $2.5 billion economic assistance package for Ukraine during a joint press conference with President Zelenskyy. Details inside.
A Montreal mother shares her struggle with PTSD and poverty after her son was stabbed in 2021. She now depends on social assistance and the Christmas Fund to support her three children.
Essential information for Windsor residents on collecting Ontario Works cheques and payment cards for January 2026. Learn the key dates and procedures.
Mounties in Chestermere are asking for the public's assistance to identify a suspect involved in a violent home invasion. Anyone with information is urged to contact RCMP.
A decade after legalization, MAID accounts for 1 in 20 deaths in Canada. Proponents cite pent-up demand, while critics warn of lax safeguards and questionable practices.
Two Chilliwack properties, assessed at just $2 due to landslide risk from 2021 storms, face new evacuation orders. Homeowners question the purpose as they await government aid.
Nova Scotia RCMP requests public assistance in locating Dale Justin Phillip Hartling, wanted on firearms-related charges. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Nova Scotia RCMP asks for public assistance in finding Michael Craig Clyburn, wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Police released a photo and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Calgary police request public assistance to identify a person of interest in a November 4th alley fire behind Bridgitte Bar. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
New Brunswick RCMP are asking for the public's assistance following a recent break, enter, and theft incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.
Saskatoon police ask for public assistance in locating Michael Graham, 77, last seen leaving City Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
Ottawa police have identified one suspect but continue to search for two women involved in a series of west-end merchandise thefts on Nov. 23. Public assistance is requested.
The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance Program continues in London, Ontario, providing essential support to families in need during the holiday season. Learn about the community effort.
Alberta's UCP government passed Bill 12, redefining disability support and moving 77,000 people to a new program. Advocates call it a cruel move on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.
A new community hub is set to open in Montreal's West Island in September 2025, replacing the former West Island Assistance Fund site destroyed by fire in 2019. Learn about the project's significance.
Ottawa Police request public assistance to locate 40-year-old Michael Harding, last seen Nov. 28. He frequents downtown Ottawa and Sandy Hill, often using public transit.
Ontario conservation officers ask for tips after a calf moose was illegally killed and abandoned north of Thunder Bay. Help solve this wildlife crime.
Manitoba RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to identify a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery investigation in Portage la Prairie. Police released a photo on December 6, 2025.
New Brunswick announces financial assistance for blueberry producers who lost access to land during the 2025 wildfires. Learn about the support program and eligibility details.
Essex County OPP are asking for the public's assistance to identify a man involved in a recent robbery in Leamington. The suspect is described as a heavier-set white male, 35-40, with short white hair.
A new report reveals a sharp increase in Manitoba families with children seeking help from food banks due to rising living costs. Explore the growing crisis of food insecurity in the province.
Lethbridge police are asking for public assistance to locate a man connected to a hit-and-run in a casino parking lot. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
Wasaga Beach announces financial assistance for resident snow removal this winter. Learn about the program details, eligibility, and how to apply for support.
Waterloo Regional Police are asking for the public's help to locate 11-year-old Angel, last seen in Kitchener on December 2, 2025. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.
The Trump administration warns it will withhold administrative funding from Democratic states that refuse to share personal data on food aid recipients, defying a court order. Learn about the clash over SNAP fraud prevention.
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's assistance to identify two individuals involved in a distraction theft in Fergus. View the suspect images and contact police with any information.