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.
Greater Sudbury Police report a sharp 58% increase in drug-impaired driving arrests for 2025. Chief Sara Cunningham shares the concerning statistics and what it means for community safety.
A new initiative in Sudbury is collecting crucial data on frostbite and hypothermia, aiming to protect vulnerable homeless residents like Marlon Wright, who suffered severe injuries.
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.
Greater Sudbury police are investigating multiple sexual assault complaints connected to an illegal after-hours bar on Cedar Street where drinks were allegedly spiked. The establishment has since closed.
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.
Greater Sudbury Police Services Board informed of an illegal gasoline dumping incident in a local creek last fall. Details emerge during a recent meeting.
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.
A lengthy police standoff in Sudbury's Cambrian Village ended without a weapon being found. One man is now facing assault charges. Get the latest details on the incident.
A new Sudbury police survey reveals residents' top safety worries are addictions, drug trafficking, and homelessness. The force is now aligning its strategy with these community priorities.
Greater Sudbury Police have resolved an incident involving 'unknown trouble' at Cambrian Village in New Sudbury. The standoff lasted for much of Wednesday. Read the latest details.
Greater Sudbury Police have a suspect in custody following a robbery at a local convenience store. Get the latest details on the incident and the police response.
Greater Sudbury Police apprehend a local suspect following a convenience store robbery, aided by a K9 unit track. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Greater Sudbury Police Service apprehended a suspect in a convenience store robbery following a K9 track. Get the latest details on the arrest and police response.
Greater Sudbury Police are investigating an incident on Kathleen Street, deploying a K9 unit. Details remain limited as the investigation unfolds in the Northern Ontario city.
An OPP officer in Sudbury spotted a driver without a seatbelt, leading to several charges. Read the details of the December 15, 2025, traffic stop.
Ontario Provincial Police have laid a stunt driving charge against a Wahnapitae motorist caught travelling 150 km/h on Coniston Hydro Road. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.
An early morning blaze at a 20-unit apartment building on Burton Avenue in Greater Sudbury has left several families displaced. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
A routine medical call at a Sudbury apartment turned into a major drug bust, with police seizing a loaded handgun and $44,000 worth of illegal narcotics. Details on the Flour Mill incident.
Greater Sudbury Police target Bruce Avenue area, seizing drugs and laying 57 charges. Details on the crackdown and community impact.
A fire at the Balmoral Apartments on Bruce Avenue in Sudbury has resulted in one resident being displaced and the tragic loss of a pet. Get the latest details on the incident.
New Brunswick's housing minister confirms recent deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Saint John as new data shows a rise in numbers. The tragic news highlights the urgent need for solutions.
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.
An armed suspect was shot and killed by Sudbury police on Clinton Street early Friday morning. The SIU is investigating the fatal incident.
The province's Special Investigations Unit is probing a fatal police interaction in Sudbury, where an armed suspect was killed on Clinton Street early Friday morning.
Montreal has opened 100 new emergency shelter spaces to address homelessness, with more beds to be added over the next two weeks. Read about the city's response.
Greater Sudbury's finance committee has finalized the 2025 city budget, resulting in a 3.9% property tax increase. Learn what this means for homeowners and city services.
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.