Legal Immigrant Chef Wrongfully Detained by ICE for 33 Days
Ruperto Vicens-Marquez, legally authorized to work in US until 2029, was detained by ICE for 33 days despite community support raising $96,000 for legal fees.
Ruperto Vicens-Marquez, legally authorized to work in US until 2029, was detained by ICE for 33 days despite community support raising $96,000 for legal fees.
Jen Hamel's Warm Hands Warm Hearts team delivered over 500 backpacks with winter essentials to Edmonton's homeless population during their 12th annual community event on November 22, 2025.
Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine faces international criticism as Zelensky faces Thanksgiving deadline. Canada joins allies seeking modifications to proposal favoring Russia.
Recent polls reveal Canada's young voters are increasingly conservative, making the country a Western outlier where youth support Conservatives more than seniors. Discover the data driving this political shift.
Windsor unveils groundbreaking COMPASS Station network along riverfront for drowning prevention and crisis support. Learn how this innovative system enhances water safety.
The Ford government introduces a new bill requiring impaired drivers who kill parents to pay child support. Learn about the proposed legislation and its potential impact.
Calgary hosts vital conference addressing mental health challenges facing first responders as data reveals majority experience traumatic incidents. Learn about support initiatives.
Invest WindsorEssex and Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce host webinar to support local businesses affected by tariffs. Learn strategies to navigate trade challenges.
United Way Centraide Northeast hosted its annual Keep Seniors Warm event in Sudbury to provide winter essentials for elderly residents in need. Learn how this initiative impacts the community.
The Canadian government is distributing $623 million in rebate payments to small businesses across the country. Learn how this financial relief supports local entrepreneurs and stimulates economic growth.
Discover how the Men's Sheds movement, started by Doug Mackie, now boasts over 170 locations across Canada, providing community and purpose to combat male loneliness and improve mental health.
Ottawa establishes Student and Family Support Office to streamline responses to school issues. Minister announces enhanced support system for educational concerns.
The Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes has opened a new Halifax facility to expand support services for individuals and families affected by epilepsy across the region.
Residents of Richmound, Saskatchewan call for community support after RCMP arrested 16 cult members, including the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada.' Fear persists in the small town.
Hockey legend Sidney Crosby joins growing support for Canada's men's soccer team ahead of 2026 World Cup. Learn how Canadian sports icons are rallying behind the national squad.
Cameron Bennett, a 20-year veteran, founded Forging Ahead Inc. to help veterans and first responders find purpose through blacksmithing. Discover how this innovative program transforms lives.
Edmonton's Veterans Association Food Bank faces critical shortages as winter approaches. Warehouse manager Ted Lewis appeals for community support to help veterans in need. Donate today!
London's Koats for Kids campaign provides winter warmth to 1,000 recipients, including a family of 14 new Canadians. Community support helps vulnerable residents face winter.
The OCDSB eliminates 15 special education supervisory positions in a major restructuring move that has parents and educators concerned about support for vulnerable students.
Calgarians are rallying support for Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl's devastation. Local organizations and volunteers are collecting essential supplies and donations to aid recovery efforts.
An Edmonton community's overwhelming response to a Jamaica donation drive has created waves of positivity, far surpassing organizers' wildest dreams with massive support.
The Duke of Sussex made a heartfelt appearance at Toronto's Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, connecting with military veterans and highlighting the importance of mental health support for service members.
London's Jamaican diaspora springs into action, organizing massive relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa devastates the island nation with widespread destruction.
A groundbreaking new service is connecting Ontario men with accessible mental health counselling through a centralized referral system designed to overcome traditional barriers to seeking help.
A devastating theft from a Kitchener storage unit has left the Fret Program for Kids without instruments, threatening music education for hundreds of local children. The community rallies to recover what was lost.
Atlantic Canadian restaurant owners and small business operators express deep disappointment as federal budget overlooks sector-specific support, calling it a 'devastating blow' to pandemic-recovering businesses.
A shocking report exposes critical gaps in sexual assault care across rural and northern Ontario, leaving survivors without proper medical and forensic services.
Discover the Down Syndrome Research Foundation's magical fundraising event in Vancouver featuring celebrity readings, interactive activities, and community support for vital research programs.
Sudbury's SHE MATTERS project receives federal funding to investigate systemic obstacles preventing gender-based violence survivors from accessing essential services and support.
Ukrainian students studying in Saskatchewan express growing anxiety as a crucial financial aid program supporting their education faces potential termination, leaving many uncertain about their academic futures.