Manitoba's Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced a new provincial poverty reduction strategy on January 13, 2026. The plan aims to tackle systemic issues and support vulnerable communities across the province.
Montreal homeowners face a 3.8% municipal tax hike in the 2026 budget. Get the details on the city's financial plan and what it means for residents.
Discover the best events and activities happening in Montreal this weekend, from cultural highlights to local news. Plan your perfect Montreal experience now.
Photo Service, a Montreal institution since 1937, is closing its doors in January 2026. Discover the story behind this iconic shop's final chapter.
Explore Montreal's vibrant holiday scene with drag shows, Christmas markets, and festive events. Discover what's happening in the city during the season of celebration.
Montreal woke up to a snowy Christmas morning, but the snow is giving way to sun, cloud, and plunging temperatures with a wind chill of -25 C expected overnight.
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Two single mothers in Surrey reveal how school programs like Wraparound and Adopt-A-School provide essential food and support, as their incomes fall far short of rent and living expenses. A fundraiser aims to raise $25,000.
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
Economist Bjorn Lomborg argues that 12 targeted projects costing US$35 billion could outperform the UN's $10 trillion Sustainable Development Goals. Discover the data-driven priorities for 2026.
Montreal police are investigating an overnight shooting that shattered the front window of a Villeray business on Crémazie Blvd. No injuries were reported as the store was closed. Read the latest details.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has issued mandate letters to her executive committee, detailing plans to tackle Montreal's housing crisis, traffic, homelessness, and even food truck promotion. Discover the administration's roadmap.
Montreal police have arrested two individuals and confiscated a significant quantity of cocaine, hashish, and tablets valued at approximately $385,000 in a major drug bust.
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.
With a provincial affordability fund cancelled, Vancouver's Adopt-A-School campaign is a critical lifeline for families struggling with food and clothing, helping ensure children attend school daily.
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.
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.
Montreal police are investigating two early-morning bar fires in the city's east end as suspected arsons. No injuries were reported. Surveillance footage is being reviewed.
Chilliwack resident Jennifer Gore books time off work to volunteer with the Province's Empty Stocking Fund, creating personalized holiday hampers for thousands of children in the Fraser Valley.
Montreal's housing market saw an 8% sales drop in November 2025, but rising listings are rebalancing conditions. Median plex prices surged 11% to $855,000. Explore the latest data and what it means for buyers and sellers.
As Nova Scotia prepares to raise its minimum wage, an advocate argues a guaranteed basic income is essential to address widespread suffering. Learn about the push for systemic change.
The mayors of Montreal, Laval, and Longueuil pledge collaborative action on housing, transit, and homelessness. Discover their unified plan for Greater Montreal.
Vancouver's Indigenous education leader David Delorme requests $20,000 from Adopt-A-School to provide emergency support for families, breaking cycles of poverty and trauma to boost student success.
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.
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.
A new report warns Ontario's food banks are overwhelmed by surging demand driven by rising poverty. Learn about the crisis and its impact on communities.
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.
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.