Guide Dog Organization Finds Permanent Home in Edmonton
B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs establishes first permanent Edmonton facility to address growing service dog demand. Learn how this expansion will transform lives.
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New Women's Warming Centre Opens in Saskatoon
Saskatoon launches a temporary warming centre for women at a former bus terminal. Get the latest on winter shelter logistics and the permanent location underway.
Alberta health-care workers serve strike notice
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Pictou Nursing Home Workers Vote for Strike Action
Long-term care workers at a Pictou, Nova Scotia nursing home have voted to authorize strike action. Learn about the implications for senior care in the region and what happens next.
Free End-of-Life Workshop in Sudbury November 25
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
B.C. Child Care: Most Expensive in Canada
B.C.'s child-care program now has Canada's highest fees despite NDP promises. Only 10% of spaces are $10/day while families pay up to $95 daily. Learn about the economic impact.
New Calgary Youth Mental Health Facility Opening 2027
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
15-month hospital wait for nursing home bed in N.B.
Harold 'Malcolm' Jones has been living at Saint John Regional Hospital since summer 2024 awaiting a nursing home placement. Discover the healthcare crisis affecting seniors across New Brunswick.
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.
Son speaks out on dementia antipsychotic use
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
Waterloo mayor makes case for high-performance aquatic centre
Waterloo's mayor explains why the city needs a new high-performance aquatic facility. Discover the benefits and community impact of this proposed development.
New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home Construction Starts
Nova Scotia begins construction on new long-term care facility in New Glasgow, addressing senior care needs in Pictou County. Project represents significant healthcare investment.
New Brunswick adds site to Nursing Homes Without Walls
New Brunswick expands innovative Nursing Homes Without Walls program with new site, providing essential care services to seniors in their own homes across the province.
Terrorism charges expanded in Texas detention center attack
Federal prosecutors expand terrorism charges in July shooting at Texas immigration detention center. Key developments and implications for national security.
Protesters arrested at Chicago-area ICE facility
Illinois State Police detained protesters after clashes outside a Chicago-area immigration facility. Get the latest details on the arrests and the ongoing tensions.
New Chocolate Factory Opens in Brantford, Ontario
Barry Callebaut has officially opened its new chocolate manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario, marking a significant investment in the region's food processing sector and creating local employment opportunities.
Support dog lends paw at Edmonton children's hospital
A yellow Labrador named Pumbaa serves as a facility dog at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital, providing emotional support to young patients during difficult treatments.
Canada's first hospital facility dog comforts sick kids
Stollery Children's Hospital makes history by hiring Canada's first facility service dog, Pumbaa, to provide comfort and support to young patients like four-year-old Jake Davis.
London Drugs Collects Stocking Stuffers for Seniors
London Drugs locations across Western Canada are collecting stocking stuffers for seniors this holiday season. Learn how you can contribute to spreading cheer.
Annual Santa to a Senior program helps Nova Scotia elders
Discover how Nova Scotia's Be a Santa to a Senior program brings holiday cheer to isolated seniors. Learn how you can make a difference this holiday season.
First Canadian asphalt shingle recycling plant opens
Northstar Clean Technologies launches Canada's first asphalt shingle reprocessing facility east of Calgary, diverting 80,000+ tons annually from landfills. A major step for sustainable construction.
Waterloo Senior Wins $6K Skincare Contract Dispute
A Waterloo senior successfully challenged a $6,000 skincare contract she claims was signed under pressure. Learn how the ruling protects vulnerable consumers in Ontario.
LaSalle Vipers get council approval for branding upgrades
LaSalle council approves Vipers' plan to enhance branding at Vollmer Complex with facility modifications. The hockey team's proposal aims to boost fan experience and community engagement.
Man charged in Halifax senior scam targeting elderly
A 25-year-old man faces charges after allegedly scamming Halifax seniors. Learn how to protect yourself and recognize financial fraud targeting elderly Canadians.
Stockings for Seniors Returns for 5th Year in HRM
The beloved Stockings for Seniors initiative returns to Halifax Regional Municipality for its fifth consecutive year, bringing holiday cheer to elderly residents. Learn how to participate and spread joy.
Ontario extends $19/day child-care program for one year
Ontario and federal government agree to extend $19/day child-care program for one year. Parents and providers welcome relief but say long-term solution needed for affordable child care in Canada.
Edmonton Area Garbage Dump Fire Still Burning
A significant fire continues to burn at GFL Waste Management facility near Edmonton. Smoke and flames visible as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Stay updated on developments.
Senior Pet Adoption Saves Lives: Edmonton Rescue Story
November is Senior Pet Month. Learn how adopting older animals can save lives from Edmonton's Humane Animal Rescue Team and their senior dog Mr. Snipes.
Missing Senior Found Injured in Mississauga Park
Peel Police are investigating after a missing senior was discovered with serious limb injuries in Lewis Bradley Park. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances.
Manitoba Drug Detention Facility Launching in Weeks
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announces revolutionary approach to addiction treatment with new compulsory care facility opening in weeks, marking significant shift in provincial drug policy.
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