Federal money to help Ottawa tackle toxic drug crisis
Ottawa is set to deploy nearly $4 million in federal funding to combat the toxic drug supply. Learn how the city plans to use these critical resources for harm reduction and public health.
Ottawa is set to deploy nearly $4 million in federal funding to combat the toxic drug supply. Learn how the city plans to use these critical resources for harm reduction and public health.
A severe humanitarian crisis grips Afghanistan as international aid reductions leave millions facing hunger. The AP reports on the escalating situation and its devastating impact on vulnerable families.
An investigation reveals how Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program, vital for agriculture, can lead to the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers. Read the full story.
Inflation, food prices, and interest rates strained Canadian wallets in 2025. Explore five crucial facts about the affordability crisis and its impact.
A man from Akwesasne has been extradited to face U.S. charges related to a migrant smuggling operation that led to eight deaths, including two children. Read the latest on this cross-border justice case.
A year after declaring emergencies, cities across Ontario continue to grapple with severe food insecurity. Learn about the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities.
Spanish police clear a large informal migrant settlement in Badalona near Barcelona, evicting hundreds. Details on the operation and its context.
Windsor police and hospital officials announce a $25,000 investment to enhance local mobile mental health crisis response teams. Learn how this funding aims to improve community safety and care.
A U.S. federal judge has denied the Trump administration's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging migrant detentions at Guantánamo Bay. The case continues.
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
A major investigation reveals systemic exploitation of nearly 80,000 temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture, with reports of wage theft, injuries, and abuse described as 'the new slavery.'
American diplomats instructed to pressure host countries on migrant policies and report crimes. Trump administration escalates immigration rhetoric after DC shooting.
Former President Donald Trump used his Thanksgiving message to announce sweeping immigration restrictions, attack political opponents, and vow deportation of non-citizens. Read the full details.
Jeremy Kalicum, co-founder of DULF, expresses shock at Health Canada's slow response to the overdose crisis. Read about the fight for a safe drug supply in Vancouver.
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
Canadian migrant rights organizations demand the government withdraw proposed border security legislation, citing significant rights concerns. Learn about the bill's implications.
G7 security ministers convene in Ottawa to address transnational organized crime, migrant smuggling, and drug trafficking. Key discussions focus on enhancing international cooperation.
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.
Pope Leo XIV endorses US bishops' condemnation of Trump administration's immigration crackdown, calling for humane treatment of migrants while acknowledging border control rights.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani hopes to meet with former President Donald Trump to discuss urban affordability challenges. Learn about their potential collaboration.
The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza's education system, with most schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children unable to resume their studies. Learn about the humanitarian impact.
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Britain announces sweeping asylum reforms creating Europe's longest settlement pathway amid ongoing migrant crossing controversies. New policies aim to address Channel crossings and public concerns.
A wooden skiff carrying migrants capsized in stormy seas near San Diego, leaving at least four people dead. The incident highlights the severe risks of maritime smuggling.
The UN migration agency warns Sudan's humanitarian operations are collapsing amid escalating violence. Millions face starvation as aid delivery becomes impossible.
Manitoba municipalities are urging the provincial government to review mental health legislation to reduce police involvement in crisis response. Learn about the renewed calls for change.
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.