Funding decision stops Timmins homeless encampment plan
A provincial funding reversal has forced Timmins to halt plans for a designated homeless encampment. The city must now seek alternative solutions for its unhoused population.
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Drug dealer guilty of murder in Leslieville bystander shooting
Damian Hudson found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2023 fatal shooting of Karolina Huebner-Makurat, a mother of two, near a safe consumption site. The jury rejected his self-defence claim.
Man guilty of murder in Leslieville site shooting
A Toronto man has been found guilty of murder for a 2025 shooting outside a Leslieville consumption site that killed a bystander, Karolina Huebner-Makurat. The verdict brings closure to a tragic case of community violence.
Amendments Proposed to Waterloo Encampment Bylaw
The Region of Waterloo is proposing changes to its controversial encampment bylaw as it plans to clear a site for a new transit hub. Get the latest details on the amendments and community impact.
Utilities Commission Questions Hydro's Site C 'Lessons Learned'
B.C. Utilities Commission challenges B.C. Hydro's claims of learning from the $8B Site C overruns. Will accountability improve for the $6B North Coast line? Read the tough questions.
Montreal to bring warming trailers to homeless encampment
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.
B.C. market pays $750K over washroom videos on porn site
A Vancouver Island market has been ordered to pay $750,000 after covert washroom videos ended up on a Russian pornographic website. Learn the details of the privacy breach and settlement.
Industrial Accident Injures Worker at Toronto Construction Site
A worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at a Toronto construction site Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene as an investigation begins.
Montreal mayor's first month dominated by homelessness crisis
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada reflects on her first month, detailing her daily confrontation with the city's homelessness crisis and her plans for action. Read her vision for a more efficient and compassionate Montreal.
Sceptres Look to Keep Positive Start Going vs Victoire
The Toronto Sceptres aim to maintain their early-season momentum in a Professional Women's Hockey League neutral-site game. Get the latest on the team's outlook and key players.
Saskatoon's Historic Bus Barns Set for 2026 Demolition
The remaining historic bus barns in Saskatoon's Caswell Hill neighbourhood are scheduled for demolition in 2026. Learn about the site's history and what comes next for this piece of local heritage.
Royal Alexandra Hospital Supervised Consumption Site Closes
The supervised consumption site at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital closed its doors Tuesday. Read about the implications for public health and addiction services in the city.
Timmins picks remote site for homeless encampment, draws criticism
The City of Timmins faces fierce criticism for selecting a former sawmill site as a permanent remote homeless encampment. Residents voice safety concerns as officials defend the controversial decision.
Calgary Supervised Consumption Site to Close in 2026
The Alberta government has pledged to shut down the supervised consumption site at Calgary's Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre next year. Learn more about the decision and its implications.
New infant burial site found at Tuam Mother and Baby home
Archaeologists in Ireland have discovered a new infant burial site at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home. The find comes amid an ongoing excavation into one of Ireland's darkest chapters.
Winnipeg Changes Location for Supervised Drug Site
The City of Winnipeg has informed residents of a revised location for a planned supervised drug consumption site. Get the latest details on this public health initiative.
Over 16,000 dinosaur footprints found in Bolivia
Paleontologists have mapped over 16,000 dinosaur footprints at the Carreras Pampas site in Bolivia, the world's most extensive tracksite. Discover the ancient secrets revealed.
Saskatoon rejects designated homeless encampment areas
Saskatoon city council has voted against creating designated areas for homeless encampments following a rally at city hall. Advocates' calls for sanctioned sites were rejected.
Woman critically injured in Etobicoke tent fire
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being found on fire inside a tent at a south Etobicoke encampment on December 2, 2025. Paramedics rushed her to hospital.
Two Charged in Lethbridge Homeless Encampment Assault
Lethbridge police have laid charges against two individuals following a serious assault at a local homeless encampment. Get the latest details on the incident and the police response.
Ottawa Bids for ByWard Market National Historic Status
Ottawa launches a bid to designate the iconic ByWard Market a national historic site in December 2025, aiming to preserve its unique cultural and commercial heritage for future generations.
Sudbury Warming Centre at Capacity, Needs Donations
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.
Man Seriously Injured in Scarborough Construction Site Crash
A man was seriously injured after crashing into heavy equipment at a Scarborough construction site. Emergency crews responded to the incident on the morning of December 1, 2025.
Montreal homeless encampment destruction called misunderstanding
A Montreal borough mayor describes the destruction of a homeless encampment as a misunderstanding. Learn about the incident and ongoing housing challenges in Verdun.
UCP closes Royal Alex safe consumption site
Edmonton loses another supervised consumption site as the UCP government shuts down the Royal Alexandra Hospital facility. Critics warn this move risks patient safety amid a worsening drug crisis.
Injection Site Trial Reveals Rampant Drug Dealing
Murder trial evidence contradicts expert claims, revealing how Toronto's supervised injection site became a magnet for drug dealers, leading to a bystander's death.
Winnipeg man shares story of homeless encampment life
Shawn Bunskoek reveals the daily struggles of living on Winnipeg streets while fighting for housing. His powerful story highlights Canada's homelessness crisis.
Edmonton's Downtown Eyesore Sparks Action Calls
A vacant lot in downtown Edmonton, the former BMO site, remains undeveloped five years after a 50-storey project approval. Residents demand city action, including potential expropriation.
Ontario farmers fight DND radar site on farmland
Wasaga Beach area residents oppose a DND plan to acquire 1,600 hectares of prime Ontario farmland for a new Over-the-Horizon radar system, raising food security concerns.
Timmins seeks new shelter site amid provincial funding deadline
Timmins accelerates plans to relocate Living Space shelter and establish permanent encampment as provincial funding deadline approaches. Learn about the city's urgent housing response.
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