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.
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Miller: 'We're all on same page' about protecting French
Federal Minister Marc Miller stands by his comments on protecting French in Quebec, emphasizing inclusion of anglophone and Indigenous communities. Read his full response.
N.S. community seeks relocation of downtown homeless shelter
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.
20 shelter beds open at former Riverview Hospital
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
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.
Edmonton infill parking debate heats up over developer comments
An Edmonton developer's opinion on street parking and infill housing sparks strong resident rebuttal. Read the latest on this local urban planning controversy.
Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
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.
Montreal Women's Shelter Adds Emergency Winter Resources
Montreal's Chez Doris shelter announces new emergency winter resources to protect vulnerable women from the cold. Learn how the community can support this vital initiative.
Poilievre's Conservatives to force pipeline vote next week
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre plans to force a parliamentary vote on a pipeline agreement through an opposition motion. The move, set for next week, intensifies political debate over energy policy. Read the details.
Wicked: For Good Revives Body Image Debate
The 'Wicked: For Good' premiere featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande has reignited a complex conversation about body representation and imagery in Hollywood. Explore the details and the ongoing debate.
Advocate raises concerns over London's micro-shelter community plan
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
New Shelter Opens in Downtown Kitchener
A vital new shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener officially opened on December 5, 2025, providing safe housing and support for women and gender-diverse individuals in need. Learn more about this crucial community resource.
Chatham homeless centre extends hours for winter season
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.
Ottawa Police $26M budget increase fuels community debate
A proposed $26 million budget increase for Ottawa Police faces opposition, highlighting a deep-seated trust deficit and debate over funding for social services vs. policing.
CRA Secretary disputes auditor general's findings on accuracy
The Secretary of State for the CRA pushes back against the auditor general's report questioning tax data accuracy. Get the latest on this political dispute and its implications.
Montreal opens 100 emergency shelter spots
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.
Montreal enacts cold weather measures for unhoused
Montreal opens a 135-space emergency shelter and activates a crisis unit as temperatures plunge to -22°C with wind chill. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges tolerance and donations.
Leaders' Debate Commission wants out of scrum responsibility
Canada's Leaders' Debates Commission is stepping back from managing post-debate scrums, citing complexity. The move shifts responsibility back to parties and media. Read the full story.
Canada's Energy Debate Flips, Expert Advocates Realism
A seismic shift in Canada's energy conversation sees public focus turning to economic growth. B.C. expert Don Wright argues affordable energy is key to prosperity, even amid climate goals.
2 arrested as Toronto Police push back on Munk Debate protest
Toronto Police charged two people after pushing back against pro-Palestine protesters outside a Munk Debate featuring Israeli politicians. Read about the clash and the charges laid.
London's Homeless Shelter Plan Stalled, Site Still a Field
A promised micro-shelter community for homeless Londoners, targeting a January opening, faces delays as the designated site remains an untouched corn field. Journalist Daryl Newcombe investigates the stalled progress.
Miller 'fed up' with language debate, Legault calls him disgrace
New languages minister Marc Miller sparks Quebec backlash after saying he's 'fed up' with politicized French debate. PM Carney backs him as Legault fumes. Read the latest.
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.
Simcoe County strengthens homeless support this winter
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.
Battery fire evacuates Cambridge shelter
A lithium-ion battery fire prompted emergency evacuation at The Bridges shelter in Cambridge. Learn about the incident and fire safety tips for battery-powered devices.
Calgary expands winter homeless support amid cold weather
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.
Exxon Valdez Legacy Haunts Pipeline Debate
The 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster casts a long shadow over Canada's northern pipeline discussions. Explore the enduring environmental fears and the debate over oil tanker safety.
Regina Humane Society Holiday Pet Adoption Campaign
The Regina Humane Society kicked off its annual Home for the Holidays campaign with an open house at their new facility, helping pets find loving families this season.
Man's car breaks down, enters empty house on Thanksgiving 1980
In 1980, John Morris's car broke down on Thanksgiving, leading him to seek shelter in an empty farmhouse. Discover what happened when the occupants returned home.
Reader Criticizes One-Sided Pipeline Political Debate
A North Vancouver reader argues politicians do a disservice by ignoring oil spill risks, citing Exxon Valdez. Calls for informed pipeline debate in Canada.
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