Richmond seeks federal aid for refugee shelter crisis
Metro Vancouver's Richmond faces a shelter capacity crisis as growing numbers of refugees and asylum seekers strain resources, prompting urgent calls for federal intervention and funding.
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Palestinian Militants Transfer Hostage Remains to Red Cross in Gaza
In a significant development in the Israel-Hamas conflict, Palestinian militant groups have handed over the remains of two hostages to the International Red Cross in Gaza. This emotional transfer marks a rare moment of humanitarian cooperation amid ongoin
PEI Senior Sleeps in Car as Elderly Homelessness Rises
A shocking new report reveals the hidden crisis of senior homelessness across Canada, as a Prince Edward Island woman shares her story of sleeping in her vehicle while waiting for affordable housing.
Canadians Voice Budget Desperation Amid Affordability Crisis
As Canada's cost-of-living crisis intensifies, struggling families reveal their daily financial battles and pin hopes on the forthcoming federal budget for meaningful relief from affordability pressures.
Winnipeg Encampment Ban Enforcement Protocol Revealed
Winnipeg releases detailed enforcement protocol for homeless encampment ban, balancing public safety with vulnerable population concerns. Learn about the city's phased approach.
Dyslexia: Canada's Silent Education Crisis
Discover why dyslexia affects 1 in 5 Canadians and how early screening and proper support can transform educational outcomes and unlock hidden potential.
Quebec University Funding: Donors Show the Way
Discover how Quebec's underfunded universities are turning to private donors for survival, and what the government needs to learn from this growing trend.
Kamsack RCMP overdose warning after multiple incidents
Saskatchewan RCMP sound the alarm after responding to multiple overdoses in Kamsack area, warning public about potentially lethal substances circulating in community.
Quebec Doctors Exodus: 20% Plan to Leave Over Pay Changes
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly 20% of physicians at Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Health Complex plan to quit Quebec due to controversial compensation reforms, sparking healthcare crisis fears.
Blind Workers Laid Off During Government Shutdown Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how vulnerable blind workers became collateral damage in political standoff, with devastating consequences for disability employment programs.
Regina Police Chief Removed: What Comes Next?
Regina faces a leadership crisis as Police Chief Evan Bray is removed from duty. Explore the implications for community safety and the search for new leadership.
Ottawa's Somerset neighbourhood faces drug crisis
Residents and business owners in Ottawa's Somerset West community voice alarm as visible drug use and public safety concerns escalate, prompting calls for immediate action.
Simcoe County Forms New Alliance to Combat Homelessness
A groundbreaking multi-agency partnership launches in Simcoe County with an ambitious mission: transforming homeless services through coordinated housing solutions and comprehensive support systems.
Quebec Doctors Fear Practice Closures Under New Rules
Medical professionals across Quebec warn that new provincial regulations on practice expenses threaten to shutter clinics and reduce patient access to care.
Canada's Immigration Plan Faces Uncertain Delay
Canadian immigration officials confirm significant delays in releasing the 2024 immigration levels plan, leaving applicants and stakeholders in uncertainty as housing and service pressures mount.
NB Doctor Waitlist Grows by 10,000 in 6 Months
New Brunswick's primary care shortage reaches alarming levels as nearly 10,000 additional people join the patient registry waitlist since April, exposing a growing healthcare accessibility crisis across the province.
Could Charter Clause End Alberta Teacher Strike?
As Alberta's teacher strike disrupts classrooms, a constitutional expert reveals how a rarely-used Charter clause could force a resolution. Discover the political tool that might break the education deadlock.
Canada's Productivity Crisis Deepens After Rate Cut
Economists warn Canada faces a structural productivity crisis as Bank of Canada cuts rates amid stagnant economic growth and declining business investment.
PEI's hiring crisis defies Canada's job growth numbers
While Canada celebrates rising employment numbers, Prince Edward Island businesses face an unprecedented hiring crisis that's forcing closures and reduced hours across the province.
Quebec Forces Doctors Back to Work with Special Law
Quebec's health minister Christian Dubé invokes special powers to compel doctors back to hospitals as healthcare system faces critical shortages. Bill 15 provisions spark debate over government authority versus medical staffing crisis.
Sudan's Last Darfur Hospital Collapses Amid Siege
Exclusive report reveals how the last functioning hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has been forced to shut down amid relentless attacks, leaving hundreds of thousands without critical medical care as the Darfur conflict escalates.
WHO: 460+ Killed in Sudan Hospital Attacks
The World Health Organization reveals shocking evidence of systematic attacks on Sudanese hospitals, with hundreds killed and healthcare infrastructure decimated amid ongoing conflict.
Quebec's Doctor Exodus: 100+ Physicians Leaving
Quebec faces a devastating healthcare exodus as over 100 doctors announce plans to leave the province, with Liberal Leader Marc Tanguay warning of catastrophic consequences for the public healthcare system.
Occupational therapist shortage hits Saskatoon hospital services
A severe occupational therapist shortage has triggered service disruptions at Royal University Hospital, forcing temporary closures and staff redeployment according to internal documents.
Housing Crisis Fuels Domestic Violence in Calgary
Groundbreaking Calgary research exposes direct link between unaffordable housing and rising domestic violence rates, with victims trapped in dangerous situations due to financial constraints.
Quebec's urgent baby abandonment plea: Help available
Facing heartbreaking cases of infant abandonment, Quebec health officials reveal critical resources and safe alternatives for desperate parents.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Back On After Deadly Gaza Strikes
Following a night of devastating airstrikes that killed 81 Palestinians, Israel's military announces the resumption of a fragile ceasefire as humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza.
Canadian Steel Industry Pins Hopes on Budget Support
Canada's steel sector faces mounting challenges as it pins hopes on federal budget support, but industry experts warn domestic procurement mandates alone won't solve structural issues.
Alberta Teachers' Strike: Immigration's Hidden Role
Explosive investigation reveals how record-breaking immigration numbers are overwhelming Alberta's education system, fueling the teacher strike you haven't heard about.
NB Teachers Sound Alarm Over Critical Educator Shortage
The New Brunswick Teachers' Association demands immediate government action as teacher shortages reach critical levels, threatening education quality across the province.
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