Prime Minister Mark Carney met with an environmental non-profit called Coastal First Nations, not a governing body representing over 70 B.C. coastal First Nations. The group is endorsed by just eight communities.
The Spence Neighbourhood Association in Winnipeg launches a free Repair Café, helping residents mend broken appliances and household items. A community initiative reducing waste.
A successful Montreal initiative supporting homeless individuals with mental health challenges is set to launch in Toronto in 2026. Learn how this expansion aims to address a critical gap in urban support services.
The Blood Tribe First Nation condemns Alberta's Citizen Initiative Act, calling it 'unconscionable' and vows to join legal action against separatist movements. Read the full story.
Nova Scotia introduces a 10% discount on Community Supported Agriculture subscriptions to boost local food access and support farmers. Learn how this initiative strengthens food security.
A new Winnipeg initiative is rolling out a dedicated bus service to help seniors reach grocery stores, addressing mobility and food access challenges in the community. Learn how the program works.
Hockey superstar Connor McDavid launches 'The Great Canadians Jersey' project in Edmonton, encouraging national pride through jersey donations. Discover how you can participate.
Michael J. Schumacher, the Wisconsin author known for biographies of cultural icons and Great Lakes history, has passed away. Discover his literary legacy.
A Bella Coola woman recounts a grizzly bear destroying her home weeks before a separate attack injured 11 people, including schoolchildren. Experts link rise in conflicts to hunting ban.
Ring in 2026 with a frigid dip! Metro Vancouver's polar bear swims, led by the 106-year-old English Bay event, offer a chilling start to the new year. Find times and locations from Deep Cove to White Rock.
Albertans could face multiple, conflicting citizen-led referendum petitions in 2026, including on separation, creating a confusing political landscape. Get the details on the key players and questions.
South Korea announces a historic ban on bear breeding and bile extraction, marking a major victory for animal welfare and ending a decades-old controversial industry.
Florida's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade concluded on December 29, 2025, sparking renewed debate over wildlife management and conservation ethics. Explore the details and ongoing fallout.
A bear cub with severe burns is recovering at a wildlife shelter in northern B.C. after a dramatic rescue. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is providing critical care.
A bear cub rescued with major burns in northern British Columbia is expected to survive. Wildlife experts provide care as the animal heals. Read the full story of this hopeful rescue.
In an extraordinary wildlife event, a polar bear in northern Manitoba has adopted a second cub in the wild. Discover the details and significance of this rare occurrence.
A famous grizzly bear known as 'Split Lip' made a surprise appearance near a Lake Louise ski run during the Santa Slalom event, reminding skiers that not all bears hibernate fully. Read about the encounter and safety reminders.
PM Mark Carney's appointment of Mark Wiseman as U.S. ambassador draws ire in Quebec over his Century Initiative ties and criticism of supply management, fueling federal-provincial tensions.
A Saskatchewan woman faces charges for trafficking bear paws and gallbladders. Learn about the investigation and Canada's fight against wildlife crime.
The Bracebridge Library's community initiative saw patrons purchase hundreds of holiday gifts for local seniors in 2025. Discover how this heartwarming program brought joy beyond books.
The Snuneymuxw First Nation has agreed to purchase Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, marking its fifth major casino deal in a year and establishing it as Canada's largest Indigenous-owned gaming operator. Read the details.
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.
The Snuneymuxw First Nation has completed the landmark purchase of the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. This major economic development deal signals growing Indigenous ownership in BC's gaming sector.
Five years ago, Dyanna McILwain received the best Christmas gift: her great-granddaughter, Ranee-Jessie. Now, the vibrant five-year-old with Down syndrome is thriving at Toronto's Variety Village. Read their inspiring story.
A life ring and lifeboat piece from the legendary 1975 shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald were sold at auction for US$150,000. The items, previously held by Michigan, tell a haunting story of Great Lakes history.
The new Build Canada Homes Agency, backed by $13 million, aims to streamline construction, cut costs, and restore buyer confidence in Canada's struggling new home market. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel?
Cote First Nation introduces a new cultural support initiative at Kamsack court, aiming to assist Indigenous individuals within the justice system. Learn about this groundbreaking program.
Alberta's government is evaluating all options, including potentially ending a two-decade prohibition on grizzly bear hunting. Officials cite population recovery and human-wildlife conflict as key factors.
Canadian scientists have documented a rare case of a polar bear adopting an unrelated cub. This unusual behavior offers new insights into the social dynamics of Arctic wildlife.
Barbara Kay examines Helen Andrews' 'Great Feminization' theory, arguing it's reshaping Jewish community leadership and priorities, replacing rational decision-making with extreme empathy.