Calgary church hosts Christmas meal for homeless in deep freeze
As temperatures plummet, Journey Church in Calgary provides a warm refuge and a festive meal for the city's homeless population, offering a moment of connection during the holidays.
As temperatures plummet, Journey Church in Calgary provides a warm refuge and a festive meal for the city's homeless population, offering a moment of connection during the holidays.
A new women's warming centre has opened in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood just before Christmas, despite significant concerns raised by local businesses and residents about transparency and location.
The 'An Evening to Shine the Light' gala in Midland raised $196,000 for the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. Over 150 guests attended the December fundraiser.
The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
Stratford is launching its first overnight warming centre at the Connections Centre to provide a safe, warm space for those in need during the cold winter months. Learn about the opening and its importance.
The new King Thunderbird Centre officially opened its doors in Edmonton on December 15, 2025, marking a significant upgrade from the old Boyle Street location. Discover the impact on the community.
A Winnipeg-based tech company is scouting for the perfect 'Goldilocks' plot in Manitoba to build a large-scale data centre, aiming to capitalize on the province's resources and strategic location. Learn more about this potential economic driver.
Weekly climate news from B.C. and beyond: Premier Eby floats a second pipeline idea, food costs could surge six per cent, and global climate facts. Stay informed on the crisis.
The City of Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
Moose Jaw police are investigating the Lakeview Wellness Centre following serious concerns about the mistreatment of an American woman. Get the latest details on the ongoing probe.
Greater Sudbury's new 24/7 warming centre is operating at full capacity nightly. The organization is calling for urgent community donations to support the growing number of vulnerable residents seeking shelter from the cold.
The West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg is confronting a significant cash flow problem, threatening its operations. Learn about the challenges and what it means for the city's arts scene.
A vehicle was stolen while left running unattended in a Guelph hospital parking lot. Police warn against warming up cars unoccupied. Read the details.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
Ocean Wise CEO warns our vital oceans are at risk. Discover how rising temperatures and acidification threaten the source of 60% of our oxygen. Learn more.
An unlawfully at large man accused of murder sparks security concerns at Parrtown Community Correctional Centre in Saint John. Read about the ongoing investigation.
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
Wood's Homes opens a warming centre in Calgary from Dec 1 to Mar 31, offering meals, showers, and support services to youth under 29. Learn how to help.
DIY Health Timmins opens new warming centre at former Vintnar's Celler Winery location on Algonquin Boulevard to provide shelter during winter months.
A new global climate deal emerges from COP30 in Brazil, aiming to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Read the details on the hard-fought agreement.
G20 leaders' draft declaration shows significant compromises on climate language ahead of summit. Fossil fuel phase-out language softened amid global divisions.
Saskatoon launches a temporary warming centre for women at a former bus terminal. Get the latest on winter shelter logistics and the permanent location underway.
At the COP30 summit in Brazil, host nation urges global cooperation to find urgent solutions to the escalating climate crisis and rising global temperatures.
Winnipeg's new protective care centre will offer a safe space for drug-intoxicated individuals for up to 72 hours. Minister Bernadette Smith tours the facility ahead of its opening.
Advocates warn Toronto's winter services plan leaves vulnerable residents at risk as cold weather approaches. Learn about the gaps in emergency warming centers and shelter capacity.
The indefinite closure of Vancouver Aquatic Centre after ceiling damage displaces swim clubs. User groups face transparency issues and limited pool access in the city.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim unveils plan for Filipino cultural centre despite community concerns. Learn about the proposal and ongoing discussions.
An in-depth analysis of the political shifts in Edmonton as conservative parties face another electoral defeat. Discover the key factors behind their struggle to connect with urban voters in Alberta's capital.
A proposed AI data centre spanning thousands of hectares in Alberta faces opposition as the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says they were never consulted about the development on their traditional territory.
Desperate Nova Scotia parents are pleading with the provincial government to keep the IWK Infant Feeding Clinic open, calling it an irreplaceable resource for struggling families.