Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan reveals the city has added a net of only 18 officers per year for nearly a decade, calling for hundreds more to keep pace with growth and crime. Read the full story.
Residents of rural Benacadie, N.S., are demanding answers after two homes were destroyed by fire in an apparent crime spree on Jan. 3, 2026. Learn about the impact and community response.
Residents of Wentworth North raised funds for a new health clinic, but the facility sits empty due to a critical staffing shortage. Discover the community's struggle and the broader healthcare crisis.
A Saskatchewan farmer shares his life-saving STARS air rescue story as Nutrien pledges $4 million to support the critical air ambulance service. Read how this impacts rural communities.
A Montreal mother's ordeal reveals a broken healthcare system: a 5-hour ER wait, no family doctor, and a $250 private clinic bill. Quebecers deserve better. Read her story.
Saskatchewan RCMP are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a cigarette theft from a rural village store. Details on the investigation.
Bradford West Gwillimbury takes a key step toward enhanced lighting on rural sideroads, improving safety for residents. Read about the latest developments.
Thousands of nurses walked off the job at several major New York City hospitals on January 12, 2026, in a major labour action over staffing ratios and patient safety. Get the latest details.
Watrous residents see positive change as new physicians address emergency room closures that plagued the community. Read about the town's healthcare turnaround.
The only public daycare in rural Saint-Ubalde, Quebec, is shutting down. This closure leaves families in the community without a crucial local service. Read about the impact.
Saskatchewan is using virtual physician technology to maintain emergency services in rural communities facing critical doctor shortages. Learn how this controversial solution is working.
The Town of Ituna's lone transit van requires urgent repairs or replacement, jeopardizing essential transportation for residents. Community leaders are seeking solutions.
Revisions to Quebec's Bill 2 could prevent the closure of some family medicine clinics, offering a partial reprieve for primary care access. Learn about the changes and what they mean for patients.
A rural municipality in Manitoba has lost its court appeal to remove a sitting councillor. The ruling upholds the original decision, impacting local governance.
Father Raymond J. de Souza questions why Toronto police enforce buffer zones at abortion clinics but fail to protect Jewish communities from harassment. Read the analysis.
Alberta is pioneering health-care reform by adopting European funding and patient choice models to tackle long wait times and rising costs. Discover how these changes could reshape care.
Dozens of young female hockey players skated alongside professionals at the Ottawa Charge's youth clinic on Sunday. Read about this inspiring event for the next generation.
A retired Victoria Police officer has returned to active duty to help address a staffing shortage. Chief Fiona Wilson highlights the value of experienced personnel rejoining the force.
Facing severe recruiting struggles, Canadian police departments like Victoria PD are swearing in retired officers like Cst. Sean Millard. Discover how this trend is reshaping law enforcement staffing.
The union representing over 4,500 B.C. paramedics and dispatchers says negotiations with the province have stalled, raising the threat of job action. Read about the key issues and potential impact on emergency services.
B.C.'s publicly funded IVF program has exhausted its budget, creating confusion and heartbreak for prospective parents. Learn about the eligibility issues and what it means for families.
A Vancouver Island family is on high alert after a cougar climbed onto their deck and killed their pet cat. The incident highlights growing wildlife encounters in rural areas. Read about the safety concerns and official response.
Maidstone RCMP asks for public assistance to identify three masked suspects who stole approximately 20 firearms and a crossbow from a rural home in the RM of Eldon on Dec. 28.
The intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital is still closed as officials work to resolve a staffing issue. Learn about the impact on local healthcare.
A hobby farmer on Vancouver Island is alerting others after discovering an unexplained, unwanted haircut on her horse. Learn the details and the broader safety concerns for rural residents.
A specially equipped van from the Old Brewery Mission provides critical healthcare, food, and housing support directly to Montreal's unhoused population, serving as a vital bridge to services.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a major barn fire in North Gower on December 25. No animals were inside the structure. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan identifies workforce stability as the primary internal challenge for 2026, crucial for long-term public safety amid city growth. A new recruitment initiative is launched.
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
Mission Memorial Hospital in B.C. is experiencing overnight emergency room closures due to critical staffing challenges, resuming service disruptions. Learn about the impact and response.