Alberta RCMP's commanding officer, Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux, outlines plans to better address the changing public safety requirements of rural communities in the coming year. Learn about the new priorities.
Doctors Manitoba warns of severe doctor shortages in rural emergency rooms during the holidays, urging residents to plan ahead. Learn which communities are affected.
Small Alberta municipalities face rising RCMP costs under a new provincial funding model, with their share set to increase from 22% to 30% over five years, sparking financial concerns.
The South Huron Medical Centre's weekend walk-in clinic in Exeter, Ont. will shut down on Dec. 29, 2025. This closure marks the end of accessible after-hours care in the region, raising concerns for residents.
A new mobile mammography unit will provide critical breast cancer screening services to northern and rural Saskatchewan communities starting in the new year, improving access to early detection.
Alberta will launch a controlled trial of a 120 km/h speed limit on select rural divided highways in the new year, following strong public support. Learn which roads are affected.
Researchers in the Northwest Territories document alarming coastal erosion, threatening travel routes and infrastructure. Communities call for urgent action to address climate change impacts.
WinnipegNewsGuide highlights the unique challenges remote Manitoba communities face in accessing intimate partner violence support. Learn about the initiative and the added barriers of isolation and limited resources.
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
Ottawa's rural committee rejects rezoning farmland for a controversial battery energy storage system. Proponents cite clean energy needs, while residents fear risks. Read the full story.
Indigenous and northern Manitoba communities reflect on the devastating 2025 wildfire season and begin the long road to recovery, with aerial footage capturing the approaching danger.
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to fast-track AI data centre construction is meeting fierce opposition in Republican heartlands over farmland loss and soaring utility costs. Read the full story.
The Oshawa FireWolves face the Toronto Rock in their NLL season opener at Tribute Communities Centre. Both teams look to improve after challenging seasons with new talent and renovated arenas.
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.
A new national report reveals Canada's affordability crisis is creating a hidden crisis for youth in low-income communities, intensifying academic and mental health challenges.
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.
Rural Manitoba municipality remains on edge after a bullet struck a municipal grader in what officials call a threatening incident. Learn about the community's safety concerns.
Richard Walsh Smith argues Quebec's proposed constitution could create durable protections for minorities if done right. Anglophones should focus on possibilities, not just risks.
Manitoba announces significant funding for rural water and wastewater system improvements across the province. Learn how this investment will impact communities.
Nunavik's Inuit communities demonstrate remarkable resilience facing ongoing water shortages. Learn how traditional knowledge helps combat Canada's northern water crisis.
Critical water shortages in Nunavik are driving doctors and nurses away, severely impacting healthcare delivery in Hudson Bay communities. Learn how this crisis affects patient care.
Northern Quebec's Nunavik region faces an ongoing water emergency with slow government response. Discover the impact on Indigenous communities and the urgent need for solutions.
Thailand's final hunter-gatherer communities are battling for official land rights recognition. Learn about their struggle to preserve ancient traditions in modern Thailand.
Alberta's rural municipalities confront property tax concerns and policing challenges following annual convention. Learn about the key issues facing rural communities.
Rural Alberta leaders vote to lobby for legal raw milk sales, arguing regulation is safer than current black market. Learn about the health risks and policy debate.
Longtime Medicine Hat broadcaster Kim Johnston faces debilitating health crisis as community rallies. Rural Albertans speak out about healthcare challenges. Support grows for local radio personality.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals ongoing MOU negotiations with the federal government, seeking pipeline expansion and addressing unpaid oil and gas taxes affecting rural municipalities.
Rural Alberta faces $84M in lost renewable revenue as projects cancel amid policy changes. Discover how this impacts communities and economic growth.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a residential fire in the city's rural south end. Investigation vehicle deployed to determine cause and extent of damage.
Father Susai Jesu, who survived a near-fatal car accident in northern Saskatchewan, has been appointed Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas. Learn about his remarkable journey from India to Canadian church leadership.