Barrie basement fire displaces residents
A basement fire in a Barrie home on December 28 has displaced residents. No injuries were reported. Details on the incident and response from local fire services.
A basement fire in a Barrie home on December 28 has displaced residents. No injuries were reported. Details on the incident and response from local fire services.
Heavy freezing rain has flooded makeshift camps across Gaza, plunging displaced Palestinians into even more dire humanitarian conditions as winter sets in. Read the latest on the crisis.
As heavy winter rain looms over Gaza, displaced families endure harsh conditions in makeshift camps. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire continue. Read the latest developments.
A residential fire in Kitchener overnight has left three people without a home. The Kitchener Fire Department responded to the scene. No injuries were reported.
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 Edmonton has prolonged its extreme weather response beyond the Christmas holiday to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous cold. Learn about the vital services and warming spaces available.
British Columbia's population has fallen for the first time ever, driven by an exodus of non-permanent residents. Explore the causes and what it means for housing, healthcare, and the labour market.
Canada's population fell by 76,068 in Q3 2025, the first quarterly drop since COVID-19. The decline is driven by fewer foreign students and workers. Read the full analysis.
Residents displaced by a substantial apartment fire in Toronto's Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood face growing frustration as officials provide no timeline for their return. Get the latest details.
A major fire in Norton, New Brunswick, has left 13 people without a home. The blaze, which destroyed vehicles, remains under investigation by local authorities.
For the third year running, Sudan is the world's most severe humanitarian crisis, with a devastating war displacing millions. Read the latest on the international response.
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 Tuesday night fire in a Steveston apartment building has displaced residents from 18 suites. Richmond Fire-Rescue reports no injuries. Read the latest details on the incident.
A significant apartment fire in Richmond, B.C., has left dozens of residents displaced. The blaze caused extensive damage, with one resident bravely rescuing a pet. Read the full story on the community impact and response.
Statistics Canada reveals a significant undercount of non-permanent residents in the 2021 census, with a missed rate of 38%. This gap highlights challenges in tracking Canada's population accurately.
Multiple families are without homes after a fire in a Hawkesbury, Ont. apartment building on Dec. 1, 2025. Police are investigating the incident as arson. Read the latest details.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly relaxing its strict alcohol prohibition for non-Muslim foreign residents, marking a significant social shift. Learn about the new rules and what they mean for expatriates.
An update is expected today for 400+ residents displaced by a major Toronto apartment fire in Thorncliffe Park. Get the latest details and community impact.
A Montreal family lost their home in a suspicious overnight fire in Rosemont. Emergency crews responded quickly, ensuring all residents escaped safely. Investigation ongoing.
A major fire in a Hawkesbury apartment building has displaced approximately 30 tenants. No serious injuries reported. Read the latest on the response and investigation.
Winnipeg's Transcona residents fear losing their rural lifestyle as a massive 1,300-acre development proposal threatens their community's character. Learn about the concerns.
Ontario landlords welcome Bill 60 reforms to Residential Tenancies Act, citing improved landlord-tenant balance. Rural residents voice concerns over Ottawa water tax implementation without support.
Vancouver residents report rising grizzly bear encounters in Bella Coola, B.C., following recent attack on students. Wildlife officials continue search operations.
A scheduled power outage will leave 64,000 West Island residents without electricity overnight. Hydro-Québec conducts essential maintenance affecting multiple neighborhoods.
Crews search for three unaccounted residents as demolition begins on burned-out Brampton house. The slow, methodical process continues amid the tragic aftermath.
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Athlone Avenue residents in Westboro worry Ottawa's plan to add a second sidewalk will make their street too narrow for safe driveway access. Learn about the neighborhood concerns.
Canadian residents' return trips from the United States continue to lag behind 2024 numbers, reflecting shifting travel patterns post-pandemic. Discover the latest border crossing trends.
Around 100 residents displaced after suspected arson fire at Burnaby apartment building. Authorities investigating the November 19 blaze as deliberate.
Charleswood residents voice strong opposition to a proposed six-storey building with 132 units near Buckingham Road. Community concerns about neighborhood character and infrastructure impacts.