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.
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
A new coalition of health workers and advocates launches at Queen's Park, urging the province to increase access to life-saving opioid addiction treatment. Learn about their demands.
Highway 69 in Northern Ontario has reopened after a morning closure on December 2, 2025. Get the latest traffic and road condition updates for the region.
Greater Sudbury's new 24/7 warming centre is operating at full capacity nightly. The organization is calling for urgent community donations to support the growing number of vulnerable residents seeking shelter from the cold.
Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra has appointed himself interim supervisor of a northern Ontario school board, taking direct control. Get the full story on this provincial intervention.
Simcoe County announces enhanced winter support for its homeless population. Learn about the new initiatives and how the community is responding to the ongoing crisis.
Calgary renews critical winter programs for homeless population facing extreme cold. Learn about expanded services and community outreach efforts during dangerous temperatures.
Northern Ontario politicians accuse the provincial government of failing to address the highway safety crisis as frequent Highway 11 closures isolate communities. Learn about the urgent calls for action.
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
A Montreal borough mayor describes the destruction of a homeless encampment as a misunderstanding. Learn about the incident and ongoing housing challenges in Verdun.
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
A dangerous winter storm bringing powerful winds and heavy snow has brought the Timmins region to a standstill. Stay informed about road closures and safety measures.
St. Joseph's General Hospital in Elliot Lake implements outbreak measures for VRE, limiting visitors to essential care partners only. Learn the details and safety protocols.
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
Jen Hamel's Warm Hands Warm Hearts team delivered over 500 backpacks with winter essentials to Edmonton's homeless population during their 12th annual community event on November 22, 2025.
DIY Health Timmins opens new warming centre at former Vintnar's Celler Winery location on Algonquin Boulevard to provide shelter during winter months.
DIY Community Health progresses on its new mutual aid centre in downtown Timmins, with an anticipated opening by the end of January 2025. Learn more about this community initiative.
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
Vincent Bolt's suicide attempt led his family to acceptance. Now a psychotherapist, he advocates for Ontario's transgender community. Read his powerful story.
BC Conservatives pressure provincial government to clear homeless encampment under Oak Street Bridge in Richmond. Get the latest on this developing political standoff.
A Northern Ontario man faces impaired driving and drug trafficking charges after police found him asleep in his truck. Full details on the incident and charges.
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
A 60-year-old Sudbury woman who was living in a collapsed tent now has permanent indoor housing. Read her inspiring journey from homelessness to stability.
Calgary's multi-agency extreme weather response program launches December 1 to protect homeless residents from dangerous cold. Over 20 organizations collaborate to provide shelter and essential services.
New report reveals Sudbury's drug overdose deaths have stabilized but remain high, with stimulants now killing as many people as opioids. Learn about the concerning trends.
Calgary implements emergency response plan to protect homeless residents during dangerous -20C temperatures. Outreach teams provide critical shelter and support.
Winnipeg enforces new regulations governing homeless encampments, establishing clear protocols for city officials and residents. Learn how these changes impact urban homelessness management.
Quebec Solidaire calls for 500 emergency shelters to address Montreal's homelessness crisis. Learn about the urgent political response and the human impact.