Saskatoon homeless population surges to nearly 2,000
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
Category : Search result: Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
Canadian Coalition Demands Action on Darfur Genocide
Human rights advocates and MPs warn Darfur faces worsening genocide, urging Canada to act on humanitarian crisis affecting 7.5 million people. Read the urgent call.
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 10 in Afghanistan
Afghanistan reports Pakistani airstrikes killed 10 people, mostly children, in Khost province. International tensions rise as locals bury victims.
Gaza Aid Group Wraps Up Emergency Mission
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation concludes emergency aid operations after distributing 187 million meals. U.S.-led coordination center takes over relief efforts under ceasefire agreement.
Montreal leader questions Legault's immigration stance
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
U.S.-backed Gaza aid foundation suspends operations
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S.-supported aid organization, has suspended operations in Gaza. Learn how this impacts humanitarian efforts in the conflict zone.
Winnipeg-Kenora housing crisis: 1,600 units short
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
Award-winning doc puts Afghan women's rights in spotlight
Vancouver filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed's award-winning documentary 'In the Room' streams free on NFB, featuring powerful conversations with Afghan women about resilience and rights.
Afghan women build self-sufficiency through jewelry craft
In Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, a Canadian-backed initiative teaches women jewelry-making, fostering economic independence and cultural pluralism. Discover how craft builds belonging.
UN approves US plan for international Gaza force
The United Nations has approved a US-authored resolution authorizing an international stabilization force for Gaza. The historic decision aims to restore order and humanitarian operations.
Germany Resumes Arms Sales to Israel
Germany will resume weapons exports to Israel, ending a suspension from August. The decision is conditional on the ceasefire holding and large-scale humanitarian aid delivery.
Gaza's Schools Destroyed, Children Cannot Return to Class
The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza's education system, with most schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children unable to resume their studies. Learn about the humanitarian impact.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Bradford ships thousands of relief supplies to Jamaica
BWG Councillor Cheraldean Duhaney leads massive humanitarian effort as volunteers box and load donations destined for Jamaica. Community comes together for international relief.
Winter Rains Destroy Gaza Shelters Amid Conflict
Heavy winter rains have flooded Gaza's temporary camps, destroying makeshift shelters and worsening the humanitarian crisis. Read about the devastating impact on displaced families.
Israel Returns 15 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza
Health officials in Gaza confirm Israel has returned bodies of 15 Palestinians amid ongoing conflict. Get the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war developments.
Canadian soldier overcomes losing legs in Afghanistan
Maj. Mark Campbell recounts surviving two deaths after an IED explosion in Afghanistan that took his legs, continuing to serve for 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Read his inspiring story of resilience.
UN: Sudan relief operations near collapse
The UN migration agency warns Sudan's humanitarian operations are collapsing amid escalating violence. Millions face starvation as aid delivery becomes impossible.
Manitoba Municipalities Push for Mental Health Law Reform
Manitoba municipalities are urging the provincial government to review mental health legislation to reduce police involvement in crisis response. Learn about the renewed calls for change.
Students plant 1,300 flags for fallen soldiers
Business students from Villanova create powerful visual memorial ahead of Remembrance Day, planting flags to honour each Canadian soldier lost in Afghanistan.
Barrie Mayor Seeks National Alliance on Homelessness
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
Afghan female students escape deportation, arrive in Regina
Three young Afghan women facing deportation from Pakistan have safely arrived in Regina, where they'll continue their education thanks to Canadian supporters.
Canada Tightens Humanitarian Immigration Pathways
Ottawa tightens humanitarian permanent residency programs while expanding economic immigration streams. Learn how Canada's immigration strategy is changing and who's affected.
Sudan Agrees to 72-Hour Ceasefire for Aid Delivery
After weeks of brutal conflict, Sudan's warring factions have agreed to a 72-hour truce, opening critical windows for humanitarian assistance and civilian evacuation.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Pope Challenges U.S. on Migrant Treatment Under Trump
In a powerful address, Pope Francis urges American Catholics and citizens to deeply reflect on the treatment of migrants during Trump's presidency, calling for compassion over political division.
Sudan's RSF agrees to US-brokered ceasefire amid conflict
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have accepted a 48-hour ceasefire proposed by US and Saudi mediators, offering hope for humanitarian relief amid intense fighting in Khartoum.
Pope Meets Palestinian President Over Gaza Crisis
In a pivotal Vatican meeting, Pope Francis and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for immediate humanitarian assistance to Gaza and renewed commitment to peaceful two-state resolution.
Canadian Universities Face Financial Collapse
Canadian universities face an existential threat as international student caps and declining revenues create a perfect storm. Discover how institutions are fighting to survive and what it means for students.
Angelina Jolie Visits Frontline Ukrainian City Kherson
Oscar-winning actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie visited the frontline city of Kherson, witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of Russia's invasion and meeting with resilient Ukrainian families.
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