Rural Councillors Reject Battery Storage System Rezoning
Ottawa's rural committee rejects rezoning farmland for a controversial battery energy storage system. Proponents cite clean energy needs, while residents fear risks. Read the full story.
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Rural Republicans Push Back on Trump's AI Data Centre Expansion
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to fast-track AI data centre construction is meeting fierce opposition in Republican heartlands over farmland loss and soaring utility costs. Read the full story.
Saskatchewan child-care funding increases to $1.6B
Ottawa announces updated $1.6 billion child-care agreement with Saskatchewan, representing significant funding increase for affordable childcare across the province.
Saskatchewan signs 5-year child-care agreement extension
Saskatchewan has secured a five-year extension of its child-care agreement with the federal government, ensuring continued affordable childcare support for families across the province.
50 New Child-Care Spaces Opening in East Preston
East Preston, Nova Scotia will welcome nearly 50 new child-care spaces in 2025, addressing critical childcare shortages in the community. Learn how this expansion supports local families.
Transcona residents oppose 1,300-acre development
Winnipeg's Transcona residents fear losing their rural lifestyle as a massive 1,300-acre development proposal threatens their community's character. Learn about the concerns.
Landlords Support Bill 60, Rural Water Tax Issues Raised
Ontario landlords welcome Bill 60 reforms to Residential Tenancies Act, citing improved landlord-tenant balance. Rural residents voice concerns over Ottawa water tax implementation without support.
Manitoba child care expansion lagging, advocates demand change
Advocates say Manitoba's promised child care system expansion is falling far behind schedule, calling for a complete overhaul of the current funding framework to address critical shortages.
Bullet hits grader in RM of Alexander, mayor concerned
Rural Manitoba municipality remains on edge after a bullet struck a municipal grader in what officials call a threatening incident. Learn about the community's safety concerns.
Waterloo Region adding 4,000 childcare spaces by 2026
Waterloo Region is expanding affordable childcare with 4,000 new funded spaces by 2026 as waitlists continue to grow. Learn how this initiative addresses the childcare crisis.
Manitoba puts millions toward rural water upgrades
Manitoba announces significant funding for rural water and wastewater system improvements across the province. Learn how this investment will impact communities.
New Saint John daycare celebrates grand opening
Daycare by Design officially opened its doors in Saint John, NB, marking a significant addition to the city's childcare services. Learn about this new facility's impact on local families.
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.
New Fund Proposed for Ontario Affordable Housing Crisis
Ontario housing leaders propose a revolving fund to provide low-interest loans for affordable rental development, aiming to solve the province's housing shortage.
Quebec doctors flee to Ontario over controversial Bill 2
Quebec's Bill 2 triggers mass physician exodus to Ontario. Dr. Emmanuelle Britton's firing highlights growing crisis as over 270 doctors seek licenses elsewhere.
Second Orléans EarlyON Centre Closes, Worrying Families
The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Orléans is closing Nov. 30, the second such closure since September. Families fear a major gap in free early-learning programs. Learn more about the impact.
Alberta rural municipalities tackle taxes and policing
Alberta's rural municipalities confront property tax concerns and policing challenges following annual convention. Learn about the key issues facing rural communities.
Alberta rural municipalities back raw milk legalization
Rural Alberta leaders vote to lobby for legal raw milk sales, arguing regulation is safer than current black market. Learn about the health risks and policy debate.
Cottage cheese shortage hits Quebec amid TikTok trends
Quebec faces cottage cheese shortages due to Agropur factory lockout and surging TikTok-driven demand. Learn how social media trends and labour disputes impact supply.
Manitoba nurses vote on hospital 'grey list' over safety
Nurses in Manitoba are voting on whether to designate a Winnipeg hospital with a 'grey list' status due to critical safety concerns. Learn about the implications for patient care.
Medicine Hat Radio Host Fights Brain Tumor, Needs Help
Longtime Medicine Hat broadcaster Kim Johnston faces debilitating health crisis as community rallies. Rural Albertans speak out about healthcare challenges. Support grows for local radio personality.
Quebec's Bill 2 forces LaSalle pediatric clinic closure
A LaSalle pediatric clinic is closing due to Quebec's Bill 2, leaving 5,000 young patients without care. Doctors warn the new compensation model makes pediatric practices financially impossible.
Alberta Premier Smith Negotiating MOU with Ottawa
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals ongoing MOU negotiations with the federal government, seeking pipeline expansion and addressing unpaid oil and gas taxes affecting rural municipalities.
Alberta renewable energy revenue growth stalls
Rural Alberta faces $84M in lost renewable revenue as projects cancel amid policy changes. Discover how this impacts communities and economic growth.
Fire damages home in Ottawa's rural south end
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a residential fire in the city's rural south end. Investigation vehicle deployed to determine cause and extent of damage.
How Nurse Practitioners Are Solving P.E.I.'s Doctor Shortage
As millions of Canadians lack family doctors, Prince Edward Island is leveraging nurse practitioners to bridge healthcare gaps. Learn how this innovative approach is transforming primary care.
Nurse Practitioners Fill Healthcare Gaps in Canada
As millions of Canadians remain without family doctors, nurse practitioners are stepping up to provide essential healthcare services across provinces like P.E.I. Learn how this shift is transforming patient care.
Canadian Parents Buying Baby Formula from Strangers
Canadian parents are turning to Facebook groups to buy baby formula from strangers amid ongoing shortages and safety recalls. Learn why families are taking this risk.
Multiple Officers Shot in Rural Kansas Shooting
Multiple law enforcement officers were shot in a rural Kansas incident on November 15, 2025. Stay informed about this developing story and its implications for community safety.
Should grandparents be paid for childcare? Debate grows
Millennial parents question if grandparents should receive payment for babysitting. Explore the growing family dynamics debate and its implications for Canadian families.
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