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.
Disturbing video captures a physical altercation involving coaches at a minor hockey game in Vernon, B.C. The incident, now under investigation, raises serious concerns about safety in youth sports.
The CEO of Canadian Woman and Sport declares 2025 a pivotal year for female athletics. Discover the key achievements and the momentum driving change for women in sports across the nation.
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.
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.
Two youths were arrested after threats were made at Eleanor W. Graham Middle School in Rexton, N.B. Police responded swiftly, ensuring school safety. Read the latest details.
Australian basketball star Erin Phillips leads a growing movement against uncomfortable, sexualized uniforms in women's sports, sparking a global conversation on athlete autonomy and performance.
Waterloo Regional Police issue a community alert after an unknown man offered young people a ride in Woolwich Township. Parents and guardians urged to discuss safety.
Skate Canada cancels major events in Alberta after the province's ban on transgender women in female sports. A deep dive into the science of athletic performance and the escalating national debate.
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
Montreal's first female sports bar, Le Nadia, is now open, offering a new space for fans to cheer on the Victoire. Discover the details of this landmark opening.
The University of Calgary celebrates its 60th anniversary by inducting four individuals and two historic teams into the Dinos Hall of Fame. Meet the legends being honoured in February.
Skate Canada will no longer host national or international events in Alberta, citing the province's new sports gender legislation. The move impacts future competitions.
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.
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.
An Edmonton soccer coach has admitted to stealing $37,000 from his under-11 team's funds. The guilty plea highlights a breach of trust within local youth sports.
The Totem Hoop Classic at Ross Sheppard High School began with an adorable display from the Tiny Tbirds youth basketball players. See how the event unfolded.
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
An 18-year-old woman faces charges for allegedly taking $30,000 from a Cape Breton hockey association. Police investigation ongoing. Read the latest details.
Former varsity athlete Ryan Hillier argues McGill University's decision to cut teams is a policy choice that breaks a social contract with students and harms Quebec's athletic landscape.
Discover how Calgarian Bill Stamile spent over three decades introducing and growing padel tennis in Canada, from the first court in Calgary to international recognition. Explore the sport's local roots.
A month before axing teams, McGill's athletics director warned the Board of Governors of deteriorating, unsafe facilities needing over $50M in repairs. Discover the details behind the controversial decision.
A new study from Calgary reveals a critical gap in sports medicine, with female athletes receiving fewer supports after injuries. Learn about the research and its call for change.
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.
A free weekly sledge hockey program in Winnipeg is providing a sense of freedom and inclusion for youth and adults who are blind or partially sighted. Discover how the First Shift initiative is changing lives on the ice.
CurlManitoba's new girls program at Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club creates comfortable environment for young athletes to learn curling skills and build confidence on ice.
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
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 annual HUGS drive faces unprecedented demand as funding pressures mount. Learn how the community can support local youth during challenging times.
Two youths face arson charges after allegedly setting a fire near propane tanks in Lower Truro, Nova Scotia. Police investigation reveals dangerous circumstances that threatened community safety.