App Asks 'Are You Dead?' for China's Solo Youth
A new app in China prompts solo-living young adults to confirm they are alive, highlighting urban isolation. Learn about this digital response to a growing social trend.
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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.
$13M Vancouver building gifted for youth mental health
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.
Batshaw launches campaign for vulnerable Quebec youth
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.
Manitoba Youth Parliament Takes Over Legislature
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.
Winnipeg Muslim Youth Group Delivers Holiday Spirit
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.
VR Helps Older Adults Build Closer Real-Life Connections
New research reveals how virtual reality experiences are helping seniors combat isolation by sparking conversations and building stronger, real-world social connections. Discover the transformative impact.
Edmonton youth shelter demand up 21%, offers holiday haven
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.
Calgary Non-Profit Helps At-Risk Kids as Child Poverty Grows
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.
Batshaw's 'Santa Frank' Delivers Holiday Joy to Kids
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.
$1.5M Federal Funding Boost for Surrey Gang Prevention Charity
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
First Look: Youth Haven's New Barrie Emergency Shelter
Youth Haven Canada has revealed its new emergency shelter on Wellington St. East in Barrie, providing critical support for at-risk youth. Get the details on this vital community resource.
Canadian youth compete in crowded job market for experience
Young Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to secure early career experience in a saturated labour market. Learn about the challenges and what it means for the future.
New Windsor team supports youth in mental health crisis
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
Teen gets 4 years for fatal Halifax high school stabbing
A Nova Scotia youth has been sentenced to four years in custody for the fatal stabbing of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach in a Halifax parking garage in April 2024. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
Music Share for Seniors Combats Loneliness in Care Homes
Julian Powell founded Music Share for Seniors to reduce social isolation in long-term care. The Toronto charity now serves hundreds monthly using personalized playlists and youth volunteers. Discover their story.
Quebec youth centre launches anti-violence video
A South Shore youth centre is tackling the rise of youth violence in Quebec with a powerful new awareness video, aiming to break the cycle and empower young people.
Windsor Youth Centre's HUGS Drive Highlights Growing Need
Windsor Youth Centre's annual HUGS drive faces unprecedented demand as funding pressures mount. Learn how the community can support local youth during challenging times.
Alberta Bill 9 harms LGBTQ+ youth: research
New research shows Alberta's Bill 9 is causing mental health crises among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and undermining parental rights. Read the disturbing findings.
Four youths charged in Sarnia break and enter cases
Sarnia police have charged four youths following multiple break and enter investigations. Learn about the charges and ongoing police efforts to combat property crime.
Youths stabbed in Oshawa, school secured
Durham police investigate a stabbing of two youths in Oshawa. A local school was placed under a hold-and-secure order as the investigation continues. Read for details.
Executives Brave Cold for Youth Homelessness Awareness
Toronto finance leaders swap suits for sleeping bags in annual Covenant House Sleep Out event, raising crucial awareness and funds for homeless youth across Canada.
OMHA investigates youth hockey coaches confrontation
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association is investigating an on-ice confrontation between coaches from Riverside Rangers and Belle River Canadiens U13 teams following a game in Lakeshore.
NZ Halts New Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth
New Zealand health authorities have suspended new prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender youth, citing safety concerns. Learn about this significant policy change and its implications.
12-year-old killed in ATV accident on Sask. First Nation
Tragic ATV rollover claims life of 12-year-old on Saskatchewan First Nation. Community mourns as authorities investigate the incident.
Mentorship Gap for BIPOC Youth in Canada
A new Canadian study reveals mentorship is crucial for BIPOC youth employment, yet nearly one-third lack a mentor. Discover the findings and the call for action.
Teen charged in Hamilton stray bullet murder
A 17-year-old suspect has turned himself in for the fatal shooting of Belinda Sarkodie Agyemang, a 26-year-old Ghanaian immigrant killed by a stray bullet in Hamilton. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Fourth youth charged in Calgary teen murder case
Calgary police charge fourth teen with first-degree murder in death of 16-year-old Carter Spivak-Villeneuve. No additional suspects being sought in homicide investigation.
Fourth Youth Charged in Calgary Teen's Death
Calgary police charge fourth youth in connection with the death of 16-year-old Carter Spivak-Villeneuve, found in Abbeydale park. Latest developments in the ongoing investigation.
Alberta youth employment crisis revealed in new report
A new report exposes the severe employment and unemployment challenges facing Alberta's youth. Learn about the economic pressures and potential solutions affecting young Canadians.
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