As temperatures plunged, Calgary's 11th annual Longest Night memorial honored over 284 unhoused individuals who died in 2025. A solemn reminder of the winter's deadly risks and the dignity of every life.
A Prince Edward Island family continues their annual Christmas stocking drive for people experiencing homelessness, now distributing 50 gifts despite increasing expenses. Read about their inspiring commitment.
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.
New Brunswick's housing minister confirms recent deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Saint John as new data shows a rise in numbers. The tragic news highlights the urgent need for solutions.
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.
BMO employees volunteer with United Way and WINS on Giving Tuesday to pack essential winter gear kits for Calgarians facing hardship. Learn how this partnership combats winter dangers.
London faces a critical overhaul of its homelessness strategy after losing millions in federal funding, even as the number of unhoused residents continues to rise. Learn about the city's urgent challenge.
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
A wheelchair-bound woman and caregiver allege poor treatment and unsafe discharge from Abbotsford hospital despite lacking shelter. Read the concerning details.
Québec Solidaire calls for 500 additional emergency shelter beds in Montreal as early winter hits. MNA Guillaume Cliche-Rivard warns of life-threatening conditions without immediate action.
Montreal's first major snowstorm forces homeless shelters into overdrive as mayor-elect pledges action. Learn how the city is responding to the crisis.
Montreal police have charged three individuals in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 46-year-old homeless man in the city's downtown core, shedding light on violence against vulnerable populations.