Pet-Focused Christmas Celebration Held in Edmonton
Parachutes for Pets Edmonton hosted a festive Paws & Claws holiday event on December 20, 2025, offering treats and photos for furry friends. Discover the heartwarming community gathering.
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Welland standoff ends with arrest after shelter-in-place
A shelter-in-place order in Welland, Ontario, was lifted Saturday morning after police arrested a male suspect following an officer-involved shooting and day-long standoff. Get the latest details.
Welland police standoff stretches into second day
A Niagara police officer was shot, prompting an ongoing standoff in Welland. Residents on Plymouth Road are under a shelter-in-place order as the situation continues.
Funniest Canadian Pet Posts of the Week
Feeling the grind? We've rounded up the funniest pet posts from Bluesky, Instagram, and X to make you howl with laughter. Check out this week's batch of furry goofballs.
Edmonton's Extreme Weather Response Extended Past Christmas
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.
Shooting in Welland prompts shelter-in-place order
Niagara police urge residents to shelter in place after a reported shooting near Plymouth Rd. and Lincoln St. in Welland. Schools and the local hospital are in lockdown.
Shelter-in-Place Order in Welland After Shooting
Niagara police have issued a shelter-in-place order for a Welland neighbourhood following a reported shooting. Residents are urged to stay indoors as the investigation continues.
Main Street Project shelter busy due to blizzard
Winnipeg's Main Street Project shelter is filling up quickly as a severe winter storm forces people indoors. The blizzard has caused highway closures and power outages across Manitoba.
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.
Windsor Mission's Holiday Meal Serves Hundreds Amid Rising Need
Windsor's Downtown Mission served a festive holiday meal to hundreds, offering warmth and community as food costs surge and shelter demand hits record highs. Read how the community supports its most vulnerable.
Man charged after threats cause Montreal-area shelter-in-place
A 30-year-old man faces charges after online threats prompted shelter-in-place orders at schools in the Montreal area, including Howard S. Billings in Chateauguay. Get the latest details.
Edmonton Humane Society earns national accreditation first in West
The Edmonton Humane Society achieves a major milestone as the first animal shelter in Western Canada to receive national accreditation. Learn what this means for animal welfare standards in Alberta and beyond.
Vancouver approves 32-storey DTES towers, cuts shelter housing
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
Stratford's First Overnight Warming Centre Opening Soon
Stratford is launching its first overnight warming centre at the Connections Centre to provide a safe, warm space for those in need during the cold winter months. Learn about the opening and its importance.
Warning to Maritime pet owners over cold car dangers
Animal welfare experts issue a stark warning to Maritime pet owners as extreme cold hits. Leaving animals in vehicles, even briefly, poses severe and potentially fatal risks. Learn how to protect your pets.
First Look: Youth Haven's New Barrie Emergency Shelter
Youth Haven Canada has revealed its new emergency shelter on Wellington St. East in Barrie, providing critical support for at-risk youth. Get the details on this vital community resource.
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.
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.
Shelter Nova Scotia Seeks Holiday Wish List Donations
Shelter Nova Scotia's CEO discusses their Holiday Wish List initiative, aiming to support vulnerable individuals in local communities during the festive season. Learn how you can contribute.
Ottawa Humane Society seeks holiday pet food donations
The Ottawa Humane Society is asking for pet food donations ahead of the holidays to support animals in its care. Learn how you can help during Giving Week.
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.
Orillia's New Warming Centre Officially Opens
The City of Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
Funniest Canadian Pet Posts to Brighten Your Week
Feeling the grind? HuffPost's weekly roundup of the funniest pet posts from Bluesky, Instagram, and X is here to deliver pure joy. These Canadian-friendly animal antics are the perfect digital pick-me-up.
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.
Pet Valu's Companions for Change Fundraising Tops $4.3M
Pet Valu's Companions for Change philanthropic program has raised over $4.3 million in 2025, supporting emergency relief, capital projects, and shelters across Canada. Learn how the initiative helps pets in need.
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