Barrie Rings in New Year at New Downtown Venue
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
Downtown Barrie's New Year's Eve festivities have a new home this year. Discover the details of the venue change and what revellers can expect for the celebration.
Communities across Canada's Maritime provinces are preparing early New Year's Eve fireworks and countdowns to welcome 2026. Get details on the festive plans.
A man has died following a residential fire in Bathurst's Roughwaters area on Friday night. The Bathurst Fire Department responded to the incident.
Ontario's PC government allocates $125 million to private clinics for hip and knee replacements, aiming to cut wait times. Analysis argues for broader two-tier health care reform.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
White-tailed deer populations in southern New Brunswick remain elevated, posing challenges for local communities. Learn about the ongoing situation and its impacts.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt states 2025 set the groundwork for health system improvements. The coming year, 2026, will be focused on delivering tangible results for residents.
New Brunswick RCMP are searching for Joseph Reginald Sears of Sackville, wanted on several charges including assaulting a police officer. Public urged to call 911 if seen.
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
A Montreal pediatric palliative care home, Le Phare, creates festive moments for children and families during the holidays. Discover how compassion lights up the season.
A man from Berryton, New Brunswick, has died following a single-vehicle crash. The incident occurred on December 19, 2025. Read for details on the tragic event.
New Brunswick MLA Kris Austin confirms he will not enter the 2026 Progressive Conservative leadership race, reshaping the political landscape. Get the full story and analysis.
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Nova Scotia announces a new digital home care platform set for 2027, aiming to modernize and streamline access to vital healthcare services for residents.
The Serious Incident Response Team is investigating an arrest in northern New Brunswick that left a woman injured. Get the latest details on the independent probe.
Senate Democrats are reluctant to force another government shutdown in January, believing they've won the political messaging war on health care despite failing to extend ACA subsidies. Internal party divides persist as the midterms approach.
The New Brunswick government unveiled a new provincial strategy targeting a 40% reduction in chronic homelessness by 2028-29. Learn the details and goals of the plan.
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Four House Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a Democratic petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this month. Will the Senate act?
The federal government is investing $487,000 to improve public transit in northern New Brunswick. This funding aims to enhance mobility and connectivity for residents in the region.
A major fire in Norton, New Brunswick, has left 13 people without a home. The blaze, which destroyed vehicles, remains under investigation by local authorities.
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
New Brunswick officials explain why the Sackville area is the preferred location for the proposed Tantramar Gas Plant, citing infrastructure and economic factors. Learn the details and community reaction.
Families in the Greater Toronto Area are scrambling to secure before and after school care as more professionals return to the office, creating a critical shortage. Learn about the impacts and challenges.
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
After years of anticipation, Route 955 in Strait Shores, New Brunswick, is finally slated for crucial upgrades in 2026, promising a boost for local tourism and safety.
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
The City of Ottawa has extended its child-care funding agreement, yet families continue to wait for affordable $10-a-day spots and more spaces. Learn about the ongoing challenges and what it means for parents.
Columnist Randall Denley argues Auditor General Shelley Spence's 2025 report gives an unfairly negative view, ignoring real improvements like connecting 700,000 Ontarians to primary care.
New Brunswick plans its largest-ever education infrastructure budget of $242 million for 2026-2027, including a new K-8 school for the Moncton region. Learn about the province's major investment.