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.
Caregiver charged in assault at Toronto group home
Toronto police have charged a 38-year-old caregiver after alleged assaults on vulnerable adults at an east-end group home. Authorities are now searching for the suspect.
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.
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.
Montreal warming shelters see thousands of visits
Montreal's downtown warming centres have recorded thousands of visits from vulnerable people during recent extreme cold. Learn about the critical response to the city's winter crisis.
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.
Caregiver wanted for assault at Toronto group home: police
Toronto police are searching for a 38-year-old man employed as a caregiver, wanted in connection with assaults on vulnerable adults at a group home. Authorities urge the public to assist.
Batshaw launches campaign for vulnerable Quebec youth
The Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign featuring Jasmine Brown to support at-risk young people in Quebec. Learn how you can help.
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.
Bitter Cold Puts Calgary's Vulnerable at Risk
A dangerously cold north wind is sweeping through Calgary, putting the city's homeless and vulnerable populations at significant risk. Learn about the immediate dangers and community response.
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.
Sudbury Non-Profit Leaders in Years-Long Court Conflict
Legal documents reveal a behind-the-scenes legal war between leaders of two Greater Sudbury non-profits dedicated to helping the vulnerable. Get the full story on the internal conflict.
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.
OPP Tips for Easier Police Record Check Applications
Navigating police record checks in Ontario? The OPP has released essential guidance to help residents apply correctly and understand processing times. Learn who can apply and how the online system works.
Calgary vigil remembers homeless lives lost in 2025
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
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.
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.
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