Dickens' Warning on Child Inequality Still Unheeded in Canada
Two centuries after Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol, his warning about the children of Ignorance and Want remains urgent in Canada, where inequality and misinformation threaten youth.
Two centuries after Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol, his warning about the children of Ignorance and Want remains urgent in Canada, where inequality and misinformation threaten youth.
A 45-year-old mother of six was killed in Merritt, B.C. Her husband faces a murder charge as friends rally to support the children left behind.
Two single mothers in Surrey reveal how school programs like Wraparound and Adopt-A-School provide essential food and support, as their incomes fall far short of rent and living expenses. A fundraiser aims to raise $25,000.
Nishnawbe Aski Police lay charges against parents after a lengthy investigation into the alleged horrific abuse of two children, now aged 9 and 11. Details emerge.
Surrey Police have charged two individuals with child luring and making child pornography. Investigators believe there may be more victims and are urging the public to come forward.
A prolific child predator from Colorado, whose victims were found in nearly every U.S. state, has been sentenced to 84 years in federal prison. The landmark case highlights extensive online exploitation.
A Leamington man has pleaded guilty to murdering his elderly mother in March 2025. The incident was captured on camera. Get the full details on this tragic case.
A 36-year-old Edmonton man faces 17 new child sex charges after police forensic analysis identified four more alleged victims. The investigation into child luring and exploitation continues.
A Windsor man faces charges following a child luring investigation. Police urge vigilance in online safety. Read the full details of the case here.
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a woman in connection with the death of her mother in eastern Ontario. Get the latest details on this developing case.
A new lawsuit alleges actress Riley Keough provided the eggs for John Travolta and Kelly Preston's youngest son, Ben. Get the shocking details and legal denials here.
An oil and gas company, an engineering firm, and a supervisor face $216,000 in penalties after a worker was seriously injured. A creative sentence directs $116,000 to Red Deer Polytechnic for safety training.
Two Alberta companies and a supervisor face significant fines following a serious injury at an oil and gas site. Read the full details of the court's decision and its implications for workplace safety.
An Edmonton judge weighs sentencing for a former youth worker who lured a child and possessed over 1,000 abuse images. Prosecution seeks 4 years; defence argues for house arrest.
A Regina man faces charges following a child pornography investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP. The Integrated Child Exploitation unit executed a search warrant in the city. Learn the details of the case.
A Montreal mother continues her desperate search for Liam Gabriel Toman, who vanished after a trip to Mont-Tremblant in February. The Sûreté du Québec is involved.
Families in the Greater Toronto Area are scrambling to secure before and after school care as more professionals return to the office, creating a critical shortage. Learn about the impacts and challenges.
Sarah, a Montreal mother of two, cannot work due to her son's severe autism. New to Canada, she faces maxed-out credit cards and hopes the Christmas Fund can help. Read her story and learn how to donate.
Archaeologists in Ireland have discovered a new infant burial site at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home. The find comes amid an ongoing excavation into one of Ireland's darkest chapters.
A 41-year-old man faces child exploitation charges following a Surrey Police Service investigation. Get the latest details on this developing case.
Ottawa police have charged Yunseong Kim, 23, with child sexual abuse material offences, luring, and extortion. Police warn there may be other victims.
Ottawa Police have laid child exploitation material charges against a 23-year-old local man. Get the latest details on this developing case.
Struggling to find the perfect holiday gift for a discerning mom? Our curated list of 25 unique, practical, and luxurious ideas, from cozy slippers to smart tech, will impress even the most difficult-to-shop-for parent.
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.
The City of Ottawa has extended its child-care funding agreement, yet families continue to wait for affordable $10-a-day spots and more spaces. Learn about the ongoing challenges and what it means for parents.
Polish authorities have detained 100 men in a sweeping child sexual abuse investigation. The operation highlights a major crackdown on exploitation networks.
A 19-year-old man from Northern Ontario faces serious charges related to child pornography. Get the latest details on the investigation and charges laid.
A 17-year-old Calgary student faces charges for allegedly using AI to create and share child sexual abuse material involving high school girls. Police warn this is a serious crime, not a prank.
A 17-year-old Calgary student faces charges for allegedly using AI to create and share child sexual abuse material involving local high school girls. ALERT's ICE unit led the investigation.
A young Quebec mother shares her story of being recruited by the Blood Family Mafia. Her account sheds light on organized crime's impact on vulnerable communities in Canada.