How to Ring in 2026 in Edmonton
Discover the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Edmonton for 2025. From family-friendly events to festive gatherings, plan your perfect night to welcome 2026.
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Free New Year's Eve 2026 Celebrations in Edmonton
Ring in 2026 at Edmonton's free City Hall festivities with two fireworks shows, skating, live music, and free transit. Plan your night with details on road closures and family activities.
Extra Cold Weather Shelters Open in Vancouver
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 shelters near capacity amid dangerous cold snap
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.
Edmonton's Candy Cane Lane: 57-Year Tradition
For 57 years, Candy Cane Lane has lit up Edmonton with festive spirit. Discover the origins and enduring magic of this beloved holiday tradition.
Key Fob Jammed at West Edmonton Mall: Driver's Warning
An Edmonton driver reports his key fob was jammed at West Edmonton Mall on Dec. 23, 2025, raising security concerns. Learn the details and how to protect your vehicle.
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.
1 Dead, 2 in Hospital After West Edmonton Car Crash
A tragic car collision in west Edmonton has resulted in one fatality and two individuals hospitalized. Edmonton Police are investigating the incident that occurred on December 23, 2025.
Calgary Homeless Outreach Team Desperate for New Base
A vital Calgary homeless outreach team is facing eviction and urgently needs a new headquarters to continue its life-saving work in extreme winter conditions. Learn about their critical mission.
London's micro-shelter community gears up with cabin delivery
Modular cabins have arrived for London's new micro-shelter community for people experiencing homelessness, with the site slated to open in January. Read about this critical housing initiative.
Windsor shelter warns of closure if donations don't increase
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 council backs consultant sued over shelter
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.
Prince William, son George volunteer at Diana's charity
Prince William continues his mother's charitable work, bringing his son Prince George to the same London homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana in 1993. A powerful moment of legacy.
Calgary memorial mourns hundreds who died while homeless
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.
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.
Montreal to bring warming trailers to homeless encampment
The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
Edmonton's LRT Holiday Train 2025 Sneak Peek
Get an exclusive first look at Edmonton's festive LRT Holiday Train for 2025. Discover the holiday magic transforming city transit this season. See the photos!
N.S. community seeks relocation of downtown homeless shelter
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.
20 shelter beds open at former Riverview Hospital
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.
Edmonton Humane Society earns national accreditation first in West
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.
5 Students Hurt in Edmonton Hit-and-Run Crash
Five students were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle hit-and-run in north Edmonton. Police are investigating the serious collision that occurred on December 16, 2025. Read for the latest details.
4,000 free toys for Edmonton families via Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's annual Christmas toy program in Edmonton is set to distribute 4,000 gifts to local families in need this holiday season, bringing early joy to the community.
Timmins picks remote site for homeless encampment, draws criticism
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.
Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
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.
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.
Advocate raises concerns over London's micro-shelter community plan
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
New Shelter Opens in Downtown Kitchener
A vital new shelter at 84 Frederick Street in Kitchener officially opened on December 5, 2025, providing safe housing and support for women and gender-diverse individuals in need. Learn more about this crucial community resource.
Chatham homeless centre extends hours for winter season
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
Montreal opens 100 emergency shelter spots
Montreal has opened 100 new emergency shelter spaces to address homelessness, with more beds to be added over the next two weeks. Read about the city's response.
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