Regina sees small decline in homelessness for 2025
Regina's latest point-in-time count reveals a small decrease in the city's homeless population for 2025. Get the details on the count and what it means for the community.
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Ontario homeless population hits 85,000, up 8% in a year
A new report reveals nearly 85,000 Ontarians are homeless, an 8% annual increase. The crisis demands urgent housing and support action. Read the full analysis.
Bird Counts Show Encouraging Numbers Despite Cold Spell
Annual Christmas bird counts in Windsor-Essex yielded encouraging data and a rare sighting, revealing long-term population trends for local wildlife.
Senior waits 1 hour outside for ambulance with broken hip
Margaret Campbell, 84, endured a painful hour-long wait for an ambulance outside her Edmonton home after breaking her hip. The incident raises urgent questions about emergency response times for seniors.
Calgary hiring coordinator for first city census since 2019
Calgary is preparing for its first municipal census in nearly a decade, hiring a program coordinator to oversee the 2027 count. The city council has reinstated biennial civic censuses to improve local data.
Taiwan to become 'super-aged society' in 2025
New data shows Taiwan will officially become a 'super-aged society' in 2025, a demographic shift with profound implications for healthcare, economy, and social policy. Explore the details and potential consequences.
Canada's Dramatic Shift on Immigration Policy
Canada's population decline and policy reversals mark a generational shift in attitudes toward immigration. Explore the data and expert analysis behind the new, more calculating approach.
Maritimes Economic Growth to Slow: Tariffs, Population Study
A new study warns of sluggish economic growth in Canada's Maritime provinces, citing international tariffs and demographic challenges as key headwinds. Read the full analysis.
Study: Mass Immigration Raised Canada's Housing Prices
A new economic analysis finds immigration-driven demand significantly increased housing prices and rents across Canada from 2012-2022, contradicting past government assurances.
Montreal Mayor Invokes Emergency Powers for Shelters
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada used exceptional powers under Montreal's charter to secure new funding for emergency shelters, preventing closures during a severe cold snap. Learn how the city acted to protect its unhoused population.
Trump Policies, Aging Population Slow U.S. Growth: Budget Office
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office projects slower economic growth due to Trump-era immigration policies and an aging population. Explore the details and long-term impacts.
P.E.I. reports drop in emissions despite population growth
Prince Edward Island achieves a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions while its population increases, marking a significant environmental milestone. Discover the data and what it means for the island's future.
Surrey RCMP search for missing senior Kelly James Madden
Surrey RCMP are urgently searching for 72-year-old Kelly James Madden, reported missing on January 6, 2026. Public assistance is requested to help locate him.
Saskatoon Police Chief Reflects on 2025 Growth Challenges
Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride reflects on a year of adapting to rapid population growth, detailing budget increases, new hires, and future precinct plans for the city.
UK Births to Fall Below Deaths Permanently in 2026
A UK think tank projects deaths will exceed births from 2026 onward, marking a permanent demographic shift. Future growth will rely solely on immigration, reshaping the nation's economic and political landscape.
Canada to Cut Immigration Targets in 2026
Canada will significantly reduce its immigration targets in 2026. Get the essential facts on the policy shift and what it means for the country's future.
Top 10 Columns of 2025: Vancouver's Key Issues
A look at the most-read columns of 2025, revealing deep public concern over billionaires, housing affordability, foreign influence, and Vancouver's global standing. Discover the key themes that captivated readers.
U.S. Birth Rate Hits Low: Demographer Debunks Crisis
The U.S. fertility rate has fallen to 1.6 children per woman, sparking political alarm. A leading demographer explains why the panic is overblown and what policies would actually help families.
Montreal Shelters Urge Compassion During Cold Snap
As temperatures plummet below -15°C, Montreal shelters are calling for public grace towards the unhoused. Learn how to help and what resources are available.
Alberta's Growth: Campaign Worked, Planning Didn't
Readers argue Alberta's population boom, fueled by immigration and interprovincial migration, exposed planning failures in healthcare and infrastructure, not immigrant health burdens. Discover the facts.
Deer numbers stay high in southern N.B. communities
White-tailed deer populations in southern New Brunswick remain elevated, posing challenges for local communities. Learn about the ongoing situation and its impacts.
Missing 86-year-old Ottawa man found safe
An 86-year-old man reported missing in Ottawa on Sunday morning has been located safe and sound, according to police. Read the latest update on the successful search.
98-Year-Old Montreal Woman Lives Alone After 48 Foster Years
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
B.C. Population Drops for First Time on Record
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.
B.C. sees first annual population drop on record
British Columbia's population has declined annually for the first time in recorded history, according to new data. Explore the details and implications of this historic demographic shift.
Canada's population drops for first time since pandemic
Statistics Canada reports the first population decline since the pandemic. Explore the key demographic shifts and economic implications for the country's future.
Canada's population drops post-pandemic due to immigration policy
New data reveals Canada's first population decline since the pandemic, driven by tighter immigration rules. Explore the economic and demographic impacts of this significant shift.
Canada's population declines for first time since pandemic
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.
Montreal Merchants Seek Class Action Over Homelessness Safety
Business owners in Montreal's Milton Park area are launching a class-action lawsuit, citing safety concerns linked to the homeless population. Get the latest details on this developing local story.
Edmonton Seeks Fair Representation in New Alberta Electoral Map
As Alberta redraws its electoral map, adding two MLAs, Edmonton voices concern over diluted representation. Learn about the city's rapid growth and the principles of a fair electoral system.
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