Ontario Youth Unemployment Hits 15% Amid Housing Crisis
A Toronto shelter director challenges the myth that Gen Z doesn't want to work, revealing systemic barriers and a 15% youth unemployment rate. Discover the real story and needed solutions.
A Toronto shelter director challenges the myth that Gen Z doesn't want to work, revealing systemic barriers and a 15% youth unemployment rate. Discover the real story and needed solutions.
A $13 million building in Vancouver's Yaletown has been donated to create a hub for youth struggling with mental health and substance use. Learn about this transformative gift.
Advocates are calling for urgent action from local governments across Canada to strengthen measures preventing intimate partner violence, highlighting a critical need for systemic change.
A Canadian charity reports a significant increase in people seeking help to escape domestic violence. Learn about the rising demand for support services and the ongoing crisis.
A London man faces an aggravated assault charge following a domestic violence investigation by police. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about intimate partner violence in the community.
The Alberta government has cut funding to a vital Indigenous counselling program for women fleeing gender-based violence, creating a waitlist and staff layoffs. Learn how the community is responding.
Unions report a disturbing increase in violence against Quebec school support staff, leading some to quit. Learn about the growing crisis in education.
Edmonton Police Chief Warren Driechel reports 32 homicides in 2025, with a troubling trend of youth involvement. Discover the factors behind this surge and the community response.
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.
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.
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.
A new report reveals critical data on domestic violence in Canada, arguing that prevention is essential for national resilience. Learn about the evidence-based solutions already working.
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.
A domestic violence advocate calls for a provincial task force after Pamela Jarvis was killed, criticizing 'partisan' tough-on-crime approaches. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Montreal police have arrested a 19-year-old man and a minor for the November stabbing of a 12-year-old. The victim survived. Police credit witness tips for the arrests.
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
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.
Two teenage boys were injured following a pre-arranged altercation in Guelph. Police are investigating the incident, which highlights concerns over youth violence.
WinnipegNewsGuide highlights the unique challenges remote Manitoba communities face in accessing intimate partner violence support. Learn about the initiative and the added barriers of isolation and limited resources.
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.
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.
A Quebec researcher reveals street gangs are targeting younger children, often with trauma histories. Learn about the findings and the urgent call for intervention.
A new public awareness campaign aims to address gender-based violence in Nova Scotia, launched on December 16, 2025. Learn about the initiative and its goals.
A new union survey reveals a crisis of violence in Quebec schools, with nearly all teachers reporting incidents. Read the alarming details and calls for action.
YWCA Regina and the University of Regina Women's Centre honoured the 14 women killed in the 1989 Montreal massacre, using red roses to spark conversation on violence against women in Saskatchewan.
A violent explosion in Mexico's Michoacán state has resulted in multiple casualties. Get the latest details on the incident and the regional security context.
Nathalie Provost, a survivor of the 1989 École Polytechnique shooting, expresses deep concern about the current social climate and the ongoing struggle against misogyny. Read her powerful reflections.
A Mr. Puffs shop in Laval was struck by gunfire after its owner denied involvement with a slain gang leader. Police are investigating the targeted attack.