Eastern Ontario emergency rooms overwhelmed: November 2025
Emergency departments across eastern Ontario are operating beyond capacity, creating critical pressure on healthcare services. Learn about the current crisis and its impacts.
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Disabled Sudbury senior homeless in broken tent
A 60-year-old disabled woman in Sudbury faces extreme hardship living in a collapsed tent after eviction. Her story highlights Ontario's growing housing crisis.
Sudbury overdose deaths stabilize amid stimulant surge
New report reveals Sudbury's drug overdose deaths have stabilized but remain high, with stimulants now killing as many people as opioids. Learn about the concerning trends.
Bill 60 May Deepen Ontario's Housing Affordability Crisis
An open letter warns Ontario's Bill 60 could exacerbate the housing crisis, as a new report reveals renters spending over half their income face immense struggles. Learn more about the potential impact.
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.
Ontario's $10-a-day daycare promise fades
Ontario's promised $10-a-day childcare remains elusive as federal funding falls short. Learn why the program faces a $2B annual shortfall and reduced access for low-income families.
Windsor University Students Combat Opioid Crisis
University of Windsor students take action against the opioid crisis by distributing naloxone kits and hosting training sessions on campus. Learn how young leaders are making a difference.
Record $6.5M fentanyl bust by OPP in Windsor
Ontario Provincial Police make largest fentanyl seizure in force history, removing 46 kilograms of deadly drugs from Windsor streets. Project Rotherham nets $6.5M in narcotics.
Windsor fentanyl bust: 46kg seized in record operation
Ontario police seize record 46kg of fentanyl in Windsor bust. Largest fentanyl seizure in city history raises concerns about opioid crisis. Read the full investigation details.
Quebec doctors flee to Ontario after Bill 2 passage
Over 260 Quebec doctors apply to work in Ontario following controversial Bill 2 that reforms physician pay and imposes massive fines for protests. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Senate Fails To Stop Trump's Venezuela Policy
In a dramatic political standoff, the U.S. Senate narrowly rejected a measure to block President Trump from taking military action against Venezuela. The controversial vote reveals deep divisions over foreign policy.
Guelph Plans Affordable Housing on City Land
The City of Guelph is moving forward with plans to develop affordable housing units on two municipal properties, addressing the growing housing crisis through strategic use of public land.
Ontario scales back 1.5 million home construction target
Ontario's ambitious 1.5 million home target faces harsh realities as housing minister admits to scaling back expectations amid construction challenges and market pressures.
$400M Water Plant Expansion Threatens Municipal Budgets
A massive $400 million water treatment plant expansion required for PowerCo's operations could cripple municipal finances across southwestern Ontario, arriving 30 years sooner than anticipated and leaving local governments scrambling for solutions.
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.
Disabled Sudbury Woman Homeless in Broken Tent
A disabled Sudbury woman faces unimaginable hardships living homeless in a damaged tent, exposing the severe gaps in Ontario's social support systems during harsh weather conditions.
$7.3M Windsor High-Rise Fire Settlement Approved
A groundbreaking $7.3 million settlement brings closure to Windsor high-rise residents displaced by a devastating fire, approved by a judge despite municipal objections. Discover how this decision impacts tenant rights and housing security in Ontario.
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.
Guelph moves forward with vacant home tax and renoviction bylaw
Guelph's Committee of the Whole advances two major housing initiatives - a vacant home tax to increase housing supply and a renoviction bylaw to protect tenants from bad-faith evictions.
Orillia Fights Doctor Shortage with New Training Hub
Orillia launches groundbreaking medical training facility in partnership with local hospitals and universities, creating a sustainable pipeline of family physicians for Simcoe Muskoka and beyond.
Staffing shortages deny sexual assault kits to survivors
A devastating healthcare shortage in Northern Ontario is forcing sexual assault survivors to be turned away from hospitals without receiving crucial forensic evidence collection kits, raising alarm among advocates and medical professionals.
Barrie addresses Milligan's Pond encampment with coordinated action
The City of Barrie is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the growing encampment at Milligan's Pond, balancing community safety concerns with support services for vulnerable residents.
London Puts Aggressive Housing Policy on Hold
London City Council hits pause on controversial 'as-of-right' four-unit housing policy amid concerns about infrastructure and community impact. Learn about the new limitations being considered.
Tillsonburg Considers Municipal Clinic for Doctor Shortage
The Ontario town of Tillsonburg is considering an innovative approach to healthcare by exploring a municipally-operated medical clinic to address critical physician shortages affecting thousands of residents.
Cambridge Clears Homeless Encampment Over Safety Concerns
City crews removed a homeless encampment at Cambridge's 150 Main Street, citing fire hazards and public safety risks. The operation highlights ongoing tensions between municipal enforcement and vulnerable populations.
Most Ontarians say province heading wrong way: poll
A startling new poll shows most Ontarians are dissatisfied with the province's direction, citing economic pressures and healthcare concerns as major factors driving the pessimistic outlook.
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