A fire at 687 Dundas St. E. underscores London's urgent need for shelter space. As micro-shelter work resumes, the city grapples with a growing housing crisis. Learn more about the community impact.
Construction has resumed on London's Cheese Factory Road micro-shelter community for people experiencing homelessness. City hall has revised the project's opening date. Learn more about the progress and timeline.
Thousands of nurses walked off the job at several major New York City hospitals on January 12, 2026, in a major labour action over staffing ratios and patient safety. Get the latest details.
The Regina Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund raises over $200,000 for local shelters. WISH Safe House uses donations for essentials, celebrations, and programs rebuilding lives after domestic violence.
Saskatoon's new warming centre at 325 Avenue C South is experiencing record use as temperatures drop. The city's vulnerable population seeks refuge in the former Ambarsari Kitchen.
A Salvation Army warm-up shelter in Prince Albert, Sask., has relocated after a devastating fire on December 25. The new site ensures vital services continue for the community.
Regina's SOFIA House provides long-term, pet-inclusive shelter for families fleeing violence. The Christmas Cheer Fund raises crucial support for this and other local women's shelters.
A retired Victoria Police officer has returned to active duty to help address a staffing shortage. Chief Fiona Wilson highlights the value of experienced personnel rejoining the force.
Facing severe recruiting struggles, Canadian police departments like Victoria PD are swearing in retired officers like Cst. Sean Millard. Discover how this trend is reshaping law enforcement staffing.
Residents of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are grieving the loss of a vital long-term homeless shelter after a devastating fire on December 25, 2025. The community reflects on the shelter's legacy and the urgent need for solutions.
The union representing over 4,500 B.C. paramedics and dispatchers says negotiations with the province have stalled, raising the threat of job action. Read about the key issues and potential impact on emergency services.
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
Calgary's emergency shelters are operating at or beyond capacity as a severe cold snap forces more people indoors. Organizations like the Drop-In Centre and Mustard Seed are using creative solutions to ensure no one is left out in the cold.
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan identifies workforce stability as the primary internal challenge for 2026, crucial for long-term public safety amid city growth. A new recruitment initiative is launched.
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
Mission Memorial Hospital in B.C. is experiencing overnight emergency room closures due to critical staffing challenges, resuming service disruptions. Learn about the impact and response.
A national association warns of critical staffing shortages in Canada's medical labs, calling for urgent funding to train the next generation of professionals. Learn about the crisis and its impact on healthcare.
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
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.
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'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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.