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.
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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.
Manitoba Youth Parliament Takes Over Legislature
The 104th session of the Youth Parliament of Manitoba convened at the Legislative Assembly, empowering young voices to debate provincial issues. Discover how youth are shaping Manitoba's future.
Winnipeg Muslim Youth Group Delivers Holiday Spirit
The Muslim Youth of Winnipeg continues its annual tradition of delivering gifts and joy to children in hospitals and shelters, spreading the holiday spirit across the community.
Edmonton youth shelter demand up 21%, offers holiday haven
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Calgary Non-Profit Helps At-Risk Kids as Child Poverty Grows
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
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.
Batshaw's 'Santa Frank' Delivers Holiday Joy to Kids
Frank Campanile transforms into 'Santa Frank' each year, leading a massive gift-giving operation for thousands of children connected to Batshaw Youth and Family Centres. Discover the heartwarming story.
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.
$1.5M Federal Funding Boost for Surrey Gang Prevention Charity
The federal government has announced a $1.5 million investment in Surrey's Youth Breaking Barriers Gang Prevention Society to expand its critical work steering youth away from gang life through mentorship and outreach. Learn how this funding will impact t
Mission RCMP warns of attempted abductions targeting women
Mission RCMP is warning vulnerable women after two separate attempted abductions by a South Asian male in a white SUV. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Teen gets max sentence for role in contract killing
A teenage girl receives a 10-year sentence, the maximum under youth law, for her role in the contract killing of a West Island boy. Get the full details on the Quebec court ruling.
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.
Canadian youth compete in crowded job market for experience
Young Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to secure early career experience in a saturated labour market. Learn about the challenges and what it means for the future.
Gangs recruiting younger youth in Quebec, researcher finds
A Quebec researcher reveals street gangs are targeting younger children, often with trauma histories. Learn about the findings and the urgent call for intervention.
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.
New Windsor team supports youth in mental health crisis
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
Sharp rise in teen mental health issues linked to phone ban
Tel-jeunes reports a significant increase in youth mental health struggles, partially tied to Quebec's school cellphone restrictions. Learn about the concerning trends and expert analysis.
Teen gets 4 years for fatal Halifax high school stabbing
A Nova Scotia youth has been sentenced to four years in custody for the fatal stabbing of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach in a Halifax parking garage in April 2024. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
Quebec youth centre launches anti-violence video
A South Shore youth centre is tackling the rise of youth violence in Quebec with a powerful new awareness video, aiming to break the cycle and empower young people.
NB Power halts winter disconnections for vulnerable residents
NB Power announces it will not disconnect vulnerable customers for unpaid bills this winter. Learn about the utility's compassionate approach to helping New Brunswickers stay warm.
Windsor Youth Centre's HUGS Drive Highlights Growing Need
Windsor Youth Centre's annual HUGS drive faces unprecedented demand as funding pressures mount. Learn how the community can support local youth during challenging times.
Chez Doris 10th Holiday Fair This Sunday
Celebrate creativity & resilience at Chez Doris's 10th annual Holiday Fair this Sunday. Find unique handmade gifts, enjoy live music, and support vulnerable Montreal women.
Bill 2 threatens pediatric palliative care in Quebec
Quebec's Bill 2 jeopardizes specialized pediatric palliative care for vulnerable children. Pediatricians warn the legislation could force doctors from this essential field.
Ottawa's Toes-T-Tootsies campaign aids vulnerable in winter
The Toes-T-Tootsies initiative in Ottawa collects new socks, mitts, and toques for the region's vulnerable population as temperatures plummet. Discover how this community effort is making a difference.
UN Climate Talks End with Deal for More Money
UN climate talks COP30 conclude with a landmark deal to increase financial support for countries hardest hit by climate change. Discover the details and implications of this critical agreement.
Alberta Bill 9 harms LGBTQ+ youth: research
New research shows Alberta's Bill 9 is causing mental health crises among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and undermining parental rights. Read the disturbing findings.
Montreal clinic for vulnerable patients closing due to Bill 2
Clinique l'Agora, serving Montreal's homeless and addicted population, will close due to Quebec's new doctor payment model. The clinic's mission to care for marginalized patients ends this spring.
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