As temperatures plunged, Calgary's 11th annual Longest Night memorial honored over 284 unhoused individuals who died in 2025. A solemn reminder of the winter's deadly risks and the dignity of every life.
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
Despite the rise of Black Friday, Boxing Day still packs a punch for Canadian shoppers. A new study reveals 8.6 million consumers plan to participate, with distinct trends in spending habits and demographics. Discover the data shaping post-Christmas sales
A pickup truck with two people inside broke through the ice on Manitoba's Cedar Lake. RCMP continue search and recovery efforts as winter safety warnings intensify.
Ottawa's beloved St. Patrick's Day Parade is officially scheduled to make its comeback in March 2026. Get the details on the return of this cherished community tradition.
Calgary police conducted a checkstop on Stoney Trail Saturday night to mark National Impaired Driving Day. Learn about the enforcement effort and road safety reminders.
YWCA Regina and the University of Regina Women's Centre honoured the 14 women killed in the 1989 Montreal massacre, using red roses to spark conversation on violence against women in Saskatchewan.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from 2025's free park entry schedule, adding President Trump's birthday. Learn about the policy shift and its context.
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
Discover six meaningful ways to pay tribute to the 14 women killed in the 1989 Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, from the Light Beam Ceremony to wearing a white ribbon.
New Brunswick's minister will visit Polytechnique Montréal to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A vigil was also held in Fredericton.
A sunrise ceremony at the Manitoba legislature commemorated the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 4, 2025. Learn more about this solemn observance.
The Rainbow Bridge at Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst has been revitalized into a touching community memorial for beloved pets who have passed away. Discover this heartwarming tribute.
TD Bank Group announces a $1.5 million commitment to the National access Arts Centre to fund programs and artists with disabilities, highlighting employment and inclusion on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
A 31-year-old Greater Sudbury woman faces an obstructing police charge for an alleged false missing persons report from August. Get the details on the investigation.
Simcoe County announces enhanced winter support for its homeless population. Learn about the new initiatives and how the community is responding to the ongoing crisis.
Iain Aspenlieder's sentencing hearing is set for Monday after he pleaded guilty to defacing Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument with red paint in June 2025.
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.
A unique Christmas tree in Mexico displays photos of missing persons, transforming holiday tradition into a powerful symbol of hope and remembrance for grieving families.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, faces upgraded murder charges for the ambush shooting of two U.S. National Guard members near the White House. Read the latest developments.
A Montreal borough mayor describes the destruction of a homeless encampment as a misunderstanding. Learn about the incident and ongoing housing challenges in Verdun.
A West Virginia National Guard member has died after being shot in Washington D.C. while deployed under Trump's executive order. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
Two National Guard members critically wounded in D.C. ambush. Suspect, an Afghan national with CIA ties, entered U.S. in 2021. Investigation ongoing.
An Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA faces charges for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington D.C. during Trump's executive order deployment.
Two West Virginia National Guard members are in critical condition after a targeted shooting near the White House. The incident has intensified debate over the ongoing deployment of troops to the capital. Read the latest developments.
Authorities reveal Afghan national drove across U.S. to attack West Virginia National Guard members in D.C. Full details on the investigation and charges.
An Afghan national is in custody following a shooting that injured two National Guard members near the White House. Latest updates on the investigation and security measures.
An Afghan national is identified as the gunman in a point-blank shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. President Trump condemns the 'act of terror' and calls for a review of Afghan evacuees.