Discover the inspiring story of Aylar, the 2016 SUNshine Girl, whose personal mission extends beyond modeling to running an international women's shelter and fostering Canadian-Iranian business relations.
A fire at a Winnipeg homeless encampment in Centennial neighbourhood has ignited serious safety concerns among local residents on November 11, 2025.
LaSalle calls on Ontario government to resolve police funding disparities affecting municipal services. Learn how this impacts community safety and local budgets.
Edmonton City Council's controversial decision to allocate $1 million for temporary day shelter services divides community and advocates, raising questions about long-term homelessness strategy.
Saskatoon city council approves emergency downtown warming shelter amid heated debate and concerns about rushed planning process and community impact.
Saskatoon city councillors express frustration after discovering $515,000 in unexpected renovations needed for new warming centre just weeks before winter.
Dartmouth's Alderney Landing hosted the 6th annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament, bringing together community and NHL alumni to raise critical funds for local charities fighting homelessness.
Discover how Montreal's West Island community is rallying around its only homeless shelter during an open house event aimed at building bridges and support.
Alberta's social services minister responds to criticism about Edmonton shelter capacity, insisting provincial funding is adequate despite visible homelessness issues.
Waterloo Region's innovative homeless community requests $170,000 to hire two new support workers, aiming to enhance services and sustainability for vulnerable residents.
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
City crews removed a homeless encampment at Cambridge's 150 Main Street, citing fire hazards and public safety risks. The operation highlights ongoing tensions between municipal enforcement and vulnerable populations.
Simcoe County unveils Canada's largest modular supportive housing project, offering 120 new homes with comprehensive support services to address homelessness through innovative construction methods.
The Saskatchewan government announces landmark $250 million investment in universities and colleges, securing stable funding through 2029 and addressing inflation pressures.
Edmonton's freshly sworn-in city council takes immediate action to address winter homelessness crisis by prioritizing shelter capacity expansion as temperatures drop.
Ottawa Public Health faces mounting financial pressures and is urgently requesting additional provincial funding to maintain essential services through 2026.
Greater Sudbury launches first-ever 24/7 warming centre at YMCA to provide life-saving shelter during freezing temperatures, addressing critical gap in community services.
A controversial City Hall proposal to rename homeless shelters with 'inclusive' terminology faced massive backlash and has been quietly abandoned according to a new report.
Ontario's groundbreaking HART program brings essential healthcare and addiction services directly to vulnerable populations in Barrie and Simcoe County through new community hubs.
The Canadian government announces a significant $50 million funding increase for rural municipalities through the expanded Canada Community-Building Fund, empowering local communities to address infrastructure priorities.
As Montreal's mayoral race heats up, homeless residents express deep skepticism about campaign pledges, calling them recycled rhetoric that rarely translates into real change.
Metro Vancouver's Richmond faces a shelter capacity crisis as growing numbers of refugees and asylum seekers strain resources, prompting urgent calls for federal intervention and funding.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Canadian taxpayers are funding controversial academic studies through federal grants. Discover where your money is really going.
A Guelph neighborhood was locked down as police engaged in a dramatic standoff with an armed suspect, resulting in an arrest after hours of negotiations.
A tense police standoff in Guelph's west end led to shelter-in-place orders and multiple school lockdowns before officers made an arrest following hours of negotiations.
Canada's angel investment market rebounds dramatically, but experts warn the country risks losing its brightest innovations without a comprehensive national capital strategy to compete globally.
Winnipeg releases detailed enforcement protocol for homeless encampment ban, balancing public safety with vulnerable population concerns. Learn about the city's phased approach.
Discover how Quebec's underfunded universities are turning to private donors for survival, and what the government needs to learn from this growing trend.
New data reveals alarming adoption trends in Nova Scotia shelters, with larger dogs facing significantly longer waits and lower adoption rates than their smaller counterparts.
Niagara Regional Police issue urgent shelter-in-place advisory as they search for dangerous suspect following weapons incident in Port Colborne neighborhood.