Montreal shelter demand high despite added winter spaces
Advocates report hundreds of new shelter and warming station spaces in Montreal are helping this winter, but surging demand and limited daytime access pose significant ongoing challenges.
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Extra Cold Weather Shelters Open in Vancouver
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
Calgary shelters near capacity amid dangerous cold snap
Calgary's emergency shelters are operating at or beyond capacity as a severe cold snap forces more people indoors. Organizations like the Drop-In Centre and Mustard Seed are using creative solutions to ensure no one is left out in the cold.
Quebec City rabbit shelter helps hundreds get adopted yearly
A dedicated rabbit shelter in Quebec City is making a profound difference, facilitating the adoption of hundreds of rabbits every year. Discover their heartwarming mission and success stories.
Warming Centre Opens in Prince Albert for Winter
The Salvation Army has launched a warming centre in downtown Prince Albert, offering refuge for up to 35 guests during extreme winter cold. Learn about this vital community service.
Prince Albert Warming Centre Opens for Extreme Cold
A new warming centre operated by the Salvation Army is now open in Prince Albert, offering shelter and amenities for up to 35 residents during dangerous winter temperatures. Learn more about this vital community service.
Edmonton youth shelter demand up 21%, offers holiday haven
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
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.
London's micro-shelter community gears up with cabin delivery
Modular cabins have arrived for London's new micro-shelter community for people experiencing homelessness, with the site slated to open in January. Read about this critical housing initiative.
Windsor shelter warns of closure if donations don't increase
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
Murder charge laid 6 years after Coquitlam soccer player death
A murder charge has finally been laid six years after the death of a Coquitlam soccer player. Get the latest details on the case and the suspect.
Charges laid in 2019 murder of Coquitlam soccer player
A Port Coquitlam man faces murder charges in the 2019 death of Edi Bogere, a 24-year-old soccer star found in Maple Ridge. IHIT's years-long investigation led to the arrest.
New women's warming centre opens in Saskatoon's Riversdale
A new women's warming centre has opened in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood just before Christmas, despite significant concerns raised by local businesses and residents about transparency and location.
Guelph woman arrested following bus shelter assault
A woman from Guelph is in custody after an alleged assault at a local bus shelter. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred as winter weather grips the region.
Snuneymuxw First Nation to buy Coquitlam casino
The Snuneymuxw First Nation has agreed to purchase Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, marking its fifth major casino deal in a year and establishing it as Canada's largest Indigenous-owned gaming operator. Read the details.
Toronto council backs consultant sued over shelter
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
Senior injured in Etobicoke bus shelter collision
A man in his 70s was rushed to hospital after a vehicle struck a bus shelter in Etobicoke. Toronto police are investigating the incident. Read the latest details.
Prince William, son George volunteer at Diana's charity
Prince William continues his mother's charitable work, bringing his son Prince George to the same London homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana in 1993. A powerful moment of legacy.
Welland standoff ends with arrest after shelter-in-place
A shelter-in-place order in Welland, Ontario, was lifted Saturday morning after police arrested a male suspect following an officer-involved shooting and day-long standoff. Get the latest details.
Snuneymuxw First Nation Buys Coquitlam Casino
The Snuneymuxw First Nation has completed the landmark purchase of the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. This major economic development deal signals growing Indigenous ownership in BC's gaming sector.
Welland police standoff stretches into second day
A Niagara police officer was shot, prompting an ongoing standoff in Welland. Residents on Plymouth Road are under a shelter-in-place order as the situation continues.
Edmonton's Extreme Weather Response Extended Past Christmas
The City of Edmonton has prolonged its extreme weather response beyond the Christmas holiday to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous cold. Learn about the vital services and warming spaces available.
Shooting in Welland prompts shelter-in-place order
Niagara police urge residents to shelter in place after a reported shooting near Plymouth Rd. and Lincoln St. in Welland. Schools and the local hospital are in lockdown.
Shelter-in-Place Order in Welland After Shooting
Niagara police have issued a shelter-in-place order for a Welland neighbourhood following a reported shooting. Residents are urged to stay indoors as the investigation continues.
Main Street Project shelter busy due to blizzard
Winnipeg's Main Street Project shelter is filling up quickly as a severe winter storm forces people indoors. The blizzard has caused highway closures and power outages across Manitoba.
21 Home Break-Ins Reported in Metro Vancouver City
Police report a surge of 21 residential break-ins in less than a month in a Metro Vancouver city. Authorities urge residents to bolster home security and report suspicious activity.
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.
B.C. Mountie ordered to resign over vulgar group chats
A Coquitlam RCMP constable has been ordered to resign or face dismissal following a code of conduct hearing related to offensive group chats. Read the full details of the disciplinary decision.
20 shelter beds open at former Riverview Hospital
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
Windsor Mission's Holiday Meal Serves Hundreds Amid Rising Need
Windsor's Downtown Mission served a festive holiday meal to hundreds, offering warmth and community as food costs surge and shelter demand hits record highs. Read how the community supports its most vulnerable.
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