Battery fire evacuates Cambridge shelter
A lithium-ion battery fire prompted emergency evacuation at The Bridges shelter in Cambridge. Learn about the incident and fire safety tips for battery-powered devices.
A lithium-ion battery fire prompted emergency evacuation at The Bridges shelter in Cambridge. Learn about the incident and fire safety tips for battery-powered devices.
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.
The Regina Humane Society kicked off its annual Home for the Holidays campaign with an open house at their new facility, helping pets find loving families this season.
In 1980, John Morris's car broke down on Thanksgiving, leading him to seek shelter in an empty farmhouse. Discover what happened when the occupants returned home.
Dozens gathered in Montreal's Cabot Square to remember Indigenous community members who died on the streets. Learn how the housing crisis impacts vulnerable populations.
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services confronts staffing challenges with 20 paramedics on leave for occupational stress injuries. Learn about the impact on emergency services.
Barrie's Busby Centre launches urgent $250,000 fundraising campaign to support homeless community through winter. Learn how you can help make a difference today.
Federal government invests $17.2 million to build safe homes in Embrun for women escaping domestic abuse. New initiative addresses critical housing needs for vulnerable women and children.
Quebec hospital pharmacists demand ministerial action as 1 in 5 positions sit empty, creating medication safety risks. Read about the growing healthcare crisis.
Windsor's Cozy Cats initiative seeks community support to renovate cat facilities at WECHS. Learn how you can help create better spaces for felines awaiting forever homes.
Timmins accelerates plans to relocate Living Space shelter and establish permanent encampment as provincial funding deadline approaches. Learn about the city's urgent housing response.
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
Wood's Homes opens a warming centre in Calgary from Dec 1 to Mar 31, offering meals, showers, and support services to youth under 29. Learn how to help.
Patients in Windsor-Essex face critical delays for MRI and CT scans due to staffing shortages, with some waiting up to two years for essential diagnostics.
A new report reveals nearly 1,000 people are experiencing sheltered homelessness in Halifax. Learn about the city's housing crisis and the new shelter village response.
DIY Health Timmins opens new warming centre at former Vintnar's Celler Winery location on Algonquin Boulevard to provide shelter during winter months.
Fire at downtown Toronto shelter prompts evacuations with no injuries reported. Toronto Fire Services responded quickly to contain the blaze. Read the latest details.
A major fire aboard a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles has triggered a shelter-in-place order for nearby communities. Get the latest details on the emergency response.
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
Canada's Customs union warns staffing shortages compromise border security, forcing asylum claimants to self-identify as threats. Urgent reforms needed to protect national security.
Saskatchewan government allocates $1.5 million for emergency hotel accommodations to support people experiencing homelessness during winter months. Learn about this critical initiative.
Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthie discusses staffing challenges and proposes a Vancouver Island training academy to address recruitment issues. Learn about the department's current situation.
Saskatoon launches a temporary warming centre for women at a former bus terminal. Get the latest on winter shelter logistics and the permanent location underway.
Students at Parry Sound High School and Parry Sound Public School are safe after shelter-in-place advisory lifted following nearby fire incident. Read the latest updates.
Students at Parry Sound High School and Parry Sound Public School shelter in place due to nearby fire. Emergency response underway in Northern Ontario community.
Saskatoon's police chief reveals dramatic drop in police applications amid national recruitment crisis. Learn how this affects community safety and policing nationwide.
New Glasgow Regional Police arrest a man for assault and property damage at a local shelter. Incident highlights ongoing community safety concerns in Nova Scotia.
Calgary's multi-agency extreme weather response program launches December 1 to protect homeless residents from dangerous cold. Over 20 organizations collaborate to provide shelter and essential services.
The Rowan House Society in High River expands services to include pets of domestic abuse survivors, recognizing pets as family members who also need protection from violent situations.