The Ontario government is funding a major expansion of St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School in Callander, investing over $9 million for new childcare rooms and classroom spaces. Learn about the project's impact on Northern Ontario families.
The Ontario Medical Association issues a stark warning about a growing family physician shortage, threatening access to primary care across the province. Learn the details and potential impacts.
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.
Several grocery stores in Canada's Maritime provinces report a shortage of lactose-free milk as of January 2026. Learn about the impact and what it means for consumers with dietary needs.
A rural municipality in Manitoba has lost its court appeal to remove a sitting councillor. The ruling upholds the original decision, impacting local governance.
Many Nova Scotia families are in crisis as they struggle to find available daycare spaces. The Portland Daycare Centre in Dartmouth highlights a province-wide accessibility issue. Learn about the ongoing challenge.
Zohran Mamdani, a socialist Democrat, is sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor. His ambitious agenda of rent freezes and universal childcare faces a major test in navigating a relationship with President Donald Trump.
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.
A surge of federal officers targets Minnesota following new fraud allegations against Somali-run day care centres. Explore the investigation, past cases, and political fallout.
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.
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.
A writer's journey from a rural Maine childhood to uncovering a forgotten drug smuggling history along the coast, reshaping her understanding of home and class. Discover the full story.
Farmers across the Maritimes are grappling with critical shortages of hay and animal feed following a severe summer drought, threatening livestock health and farm viability.
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.
Alberta RCMP's commanding officer, Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux, outlines plans to better address the changing public safety requirements of rural communities in the coming year. Learn about the new priorities.
Doctors Manitoba warns of severe doctor shortages in rural emergency rooms during the holidays, urging residents to plan ahead. Learn which communities are affected.
Small Alberta municipalities face rising RCMP costs under a new provincial funding model, with their share set to increase from 22% to 30% over five years, sparking financial concerns.
The South Huron Medical Centre's weekend walk-in clinic in Exeter, Ont. will shut down on Dec. 29, 2025. This closure marks the end of accessible after-hours care in the region, raising concerns for residents.
A new Kin Centre and childcare facility has opened in Lucknow, Ontario, funded by the local LondonCountry festival. The project supports community space and childcare needs.
A new mobile mammography unit will provide critical breast cancer screening services to northern and rural Saskatchewan communities starting in the new year, improving access to early detection.
Canadians with chronic pain describe the daily struggle of navigating nationwide shortages of essential pain control medications. Learn about the personal impact and ongoing supply issues.
Alberta will launch a controlled trial of a 120 km/h speed limit on select rural divided highways in the new year, following strong public support. Learn which roads are affected.
A grandmother's 60-70 hour weekly childcare duty for her grandkids has led to an 8-year intimacy drought, pushing her marriage to the brink of separation. Advice columnist Dear Abby weighs in.
The Salvation Army's iconic Christmas kettle campaign in London, Ontario, has seen donations plummet by nearly half due to a critical shortage of volunteers. Learn how this impacts community services.
Surrey, B.C., announces two new city-run health clinics opening in 2025 to address the critical family physician shortage. Mayor Brenda Locke leads the initiative to improve local healthcare access.
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.
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.