Ottawa shelters strained amid extreme cold alert
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
Weekly climate news from B.C. and beyond: Premier Eby floats a second pipeline idea, food costs could surge six per cent, and global climate facts. Stay informed on the crisis.
Despite a new facility, Regina's YWCA shelters had to refuse thousands seeking escape from domestic violence last year. The Christmas Cheer Fund supports critical, unfunded programs. Learn how you can help.
The City of Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
Drivers in Montreal face traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures. Plan your route with our detailed list of affected areas and construction zones.
Old Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland with the Parcours Lumineux light installations and cozy fire pits, aiming to attract visitors during the cold season. Discover the magic.
A comprehensive guide to the shelters and services available in Windsor for people experiencing homelessness this winter. Find crucial information on staying safe during the cold season.
The mayors of Montreal, Laval, and Longueuil pledge collaborative action on housing, transit, and homelessness. Discover their unified plan for Greater Montreal.
Montreal police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 27-year-old Pamela Dufresne, last seen in the city's west end on November 27. She may be in a white 2013 Kia Rio.
Greater Sudbury's new 24/7 warming centre is operating at full capacity nightly. The organization is calling for urgent community donations to support the growing number of vulnerable residents seeking shelter from the cold.
Two people were injured following a physical altercation in Montreal's Villeray-Parc-Extension borough. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on December 1, 2025.
Montreal police are investigating a homicide after a man died from injuries sustained in an October 9 shooting. The case was reclassified following his death in late November.
A vehicle was stolen while left running unattended in a Guelph hospital parking lot. Police warn against warming up cars unoccupied. Read the details.
Montreal's REM light rail service experienced a significant interruption, with a train halted on the tracks. Details on the incident and its impact on commuter travel in the city.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
A 35-year-old man shot on Oct. 9 has died, becoming Montreal's 31st homicide victim in 2025. Police seek information as the case moves to major crimes.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Cambridge community unites for winter clothing drive, collecting coats and essentials for local homeless shelters. See how residents and restaurants are making a difference.
Montreal firefighters battled two separate apartment fires Sunday morning in Rosemont and Côte-des-Neiges. No injuries were reported, but one family was temporarily displaced. Learn more about the response.
Montreal's iconic Wing Noodles factory closes after nearly 80 years, ending its reign as Canada's first fortune cookie maker. Discover the legacy of this Chinatown institution.
Ocean Wise CEO warns our vital oceans are at risk. Discover how rising temperatures and acidification threaten the source of 60% of our oxygen. Learn more.
Discover Montreal's top weekend activities including cozy holiday markets and exciting sports events. Your complete guide to making the most of your weekend in the city.
Toronto police are searching for a suspect vehicle after 20 TTC bus shelters and 2 moving vehicles were shot with projectiles. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
Wood's Homes opens a warming centre in Calgary from Dec 1 to Mar 31, offering meals, showers, and support services to youth under 29. Learn how to help.
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus reveals the official opposition's shadow cabinet. All 25 elected members will hold portfolios to scrutinize Montreal's municipal government.
Major Montreal developers commit to building 2,500 social housing units at no profit in a significant move to fight the city's homelessness crisis. Learn more about this initiative.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.