Chile wildfires kill 19, leave 1,500 homeless
Devastating wildfires in Chile have claimed 19 lives and destroyed homes, leaving 1,500 people displaced. The nation is in a state of emergency as firefighters battle the flames.
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Deadly Chile Wildfires Kill 18, Prompt State of Catastrophe
At least 18 dead as wildfires rage across central and southern Chile, destroying homes and forcing mass evacuations. President Boric declares a state of catastrophe.
Chile Wildfires Leave 18 Dead, Thousands Evacuated
Deadly wildfires are racing across central Chile, claiming at least 18 lives and forcing thousands from their homes. The disaster highlights the growing threat of extreme weather.
3,500 Winter Survival Kits Packed for Toronto Homeless
Volunteers assembled 3,500 lifesaving backpacks for Toronto's homeless as temperatures plunge. The 27th annual Project Winter Survival aims to prevent deaths on the streets.
Diamond Drilling Starts at Nobel's Cuprita Copper Project
Nobel Resources Corp. has commenced its inaugural diamond drill program at the high-potential Cuprita copper project in Chile's prolific porphyry belt, marking a key 2026 exploration milestone.
Woman dies in tent fire at Sudbury homeless camp
A woman has died following a tent fire at a homeless encampment in Greater Sudbury. Police and officials are investigating the tragic incident that occurred on Energy Court.
Ontario homeless population hits 85,000, up 8% in a year
A new report reveals nearly 85,000 Ontarians are homeless, an 8% annual increase. The crisis demands urgent housing and support action. Read the full analysis.
One dead in tent fire at Sudbury homeless encampment
A person has died following a tent fire at the Energy Court homeless encampment in Greater Sudbury. The tragic incident highlights the ongoing crisis of unsheltered individuals in Northern Ontario.
Winnipeg enforces new homeless encampment rules
Winnipeg releases early enforcement data for new homeless encampment regulations. 12 sites cleared, 72 inspected, and 117 signs posted. Details on the city's approach.
Canadian Miner Wins Chile Lithium Project Approval
Vancouver's Wealth Minerals Ltd. secures approval for a lithium project in Chile as prices rebound. The move aligns with Chile's goal to double lithium output, tapping the world's largest reserves.
Drilling Starts at Nobel's Cuprita Copper Project in Chile
Nobel Resources Corp. has commenced its inaugural diamond drill program at the high-potential Cuprita copper project in Chile's prolific mining region, marking a significant 2026 milestone.
Prince Albert homeless shelter destroyed by fire, community mourns
Residents of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are grieving the loss of a vital long-term homeless shelter after a devastating fire on December 25, 2025. The community reflects on the shelter's legacy and the urgent need for solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calgary social agency eviction threatens downtown safety
BeTheChangeYYC, a vital outreach service, must vacate its downtown Calgary location. CEO Chaz Smith warns of increased crime and social disruption if a new home isn't found. Read the full story.
Ottawa shelters strained amid extreme cold alert
Ottawa's emergency shelters are grappling with severe capacity concerns as temperatures plummet to -18°C. Learn about the urgent situation and community impacts.
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.
B.C. Homeless Students at Risk of Exploitation, School Seeks Aid
Connex Alternative Secondary in Maple Ridge supports youth facing homelessness and exploitation. A $10,000 Adopt-A-School grant is sought for food and essentials. Read how this school is a lifeline.
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.
Recent deaths of homeless people confirmed in Saint John
New Brunswick's housing minister confirms recent deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Saint John as new data shows a rise in numbers. The tragic news highlights the urgent need for solutions.
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.
Death reported at Chatham-Kent transitional cabin site
Officials in Chatham-Kent confirm the death of a resident living in the community's transitional tiny cabin program for the homeless. Details on the circumstances remain under investigation.
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.
Montreal enacts cold weather measures for unhoused
Montreal opens a 135-space emergency shelter and activates a crisis unit as temperatures plunge to -22°C with wind chill. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges tolerance and donations.
London's Homeless Shelter Plan Stalled, Site Still a Field
A promised micro-shelter community for homeless Londoners, targeting a January opening, faces delays as the designated site remains an untouched corn field. Journalist Daryl Newcombe investigates the stalled progress.
Saskatoon rejects designated homeless encampment areas
Saskatoon city council has voted against creating designated areas for homeless encampments following a rally at city hall. Advocates' calls for sanctioned sites were rejected.
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