Ottawa shelters at full capacity ahead of holidays
Ottawa shelters like the Ottawa Mission are at full capacity, forcing dozens to sleep in lobbies. Urgent need for winter clothing and donations continues post-holidays.
Ottawa shelters like the Ottawa Mission are at full capacity, forcing dozens to sleep in lobbies. Urgent need for winter clothing and donations continues post-holidays.
B.C. officials announce Highway 3, damaged by severe flooding, is on track to reopen with a temporary detour between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1. Get the latest updates on the repairs.
The crucial Highway 3 link between Hope and Princeton will remain closed through the holiday season, disrupting travel plans. Get the latest details on the closure and alternative routes.
Redwood Meadows Emergency Services lost critical equipment in a December 2025 fire. A new fundraising campaign aims to replace gear vital for protecting the Calgary-area community. Learn how you can help.
Peanut, the pony found wandering in Chatham, has been adopted by a Wardsville family. He now has a loving home, a winter blanket, and a miniature donkey big brother named Eeyore. Read the heartwarming story.
Father Raymond J. de Souza reflects on the Bondi attack, Hanukkah, and Advent, finding hope in shared burdens and the enduring light against darkness. A message for Canada.
CTV Edmonton's Toy Mountain campaign concludes successfully, gathering more than 2,000 toys for the Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters. Volunteers sorted donations for delivery.
A Vancouver mother is relieved after Purolator found her missing passports, days after deeming them undeliverable. The package was lost in the courier's custody for a week.
Seven Lethbridge organizations make a final push for the Christmas Hope campaign, aiming to meet their community fundraising goal. Learn how you can help.
A cat named Shadow, missing since July from northern B.C., was miraculously found in Winnipeg. Discover the incredible cross-border journey and heartwarming family reunion.
Amendments to Canada's Citizenship Act are now law, restoring citizenship rights for children born abroad to Canadian parents. Learn who is eligible and how it works.
London, Ont. Mayor Josh Morgan's lost wallet was found on Dundas Street and returned to City Hall by a kind stranger. The mayor is praising the act of civic kindness.
London Mayor Josh Morgan's wallet was lost and returned in an act of kindness in the city's downtown. Discover the heartwarming story of civic honesty.
The Ottawa Senators' Ignite Hope Telethon was a heartwarming success, raising over $168,000. The event highlighted stories of resilience from children and youth supported by local charities.
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.
Montreal drivers wasted 63 hours in traffic congestion this year, the highest figure in Canada and placing the city among the world's top 30 for delays. Discover the full impact.
Marie Warren, a 101-year-old Second World War veteran from Barrie, Ontario, was presented with replacement medals for her lost service honours in a special ceremony. Read the heartwarming story.
Hope for Wildlife announces a new sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned black bear cubs in Nova Scotia, marking a significant expansion for wildlife rescue.
York Regional Police have charged four individuals, including two 15-year-old boys, in connection with a kidnapping in Vaughan. Get the latest details on this developing case.
Ashleigh Pechaluk, acquitted in a 2006 love-triangle axe murder, speaks out as her convicted ex-girlfriend Nicola Puddicombe seeks early parole. Her lawyer defends her innocence.
The Lethbridge Police Service holds its sixth annual Charity Checkstop this Saturday, collecting toys, food, and cash donations for the Christmas Hope campaign.
Actor Mike Smith, famous for playing Bubbles, has a court date in Nova Scotia for a sexual assault charge. Get the latest details on the case.
Dozens of Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Gaza's Khan Younis, symbolizing resilience and a commitment to life after prolonged conflict and tragedy. Read the full story.
The Ottawa Senators Foundation launches its annual Ignite Hope Telethon on December 9, 2025, aiming to raise crucial funds for community initiatives across the region. Tune in to support.
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, hidden for centuries and found in a Paris home, sold for 2.3 million euros at a Versailles auction. Discover the story of its authentication and unique depiction of Christ.
Homer, an 11-year-old terrier mix with liver disease, disappeared from Snowdon on Nov. 12. His family believes he may have been abducted and is offering a reward for his safe return.
Victor Davis Hanson explores why Gen Z males are struggling with adulthood, facing economic hurdles and social alienation. Can this generation be found before it's too late?
Machine Gun Kelly delivered an over-the-top spectacle at Calgary's Saddledome with breathtaking stage design featuring a sinking Statue of Liberty. Read our full concert review.
A unique Christmas tree in Mexico displays photos of missing persons, transforming holiday tradition into a powerful symbol of hope and remembrance for grieving families.
A deer found with a plastic toboggan stuck on its head in Okotoks prompted a unique wildlife rescue operation. Learn how residents and authorities worked together to free the animal.