Montreal Shelters Urge Compassion During Cold Snap
As temperatures plummet below -15°C, Montreal shelters are calling for public grace towards the unhoused. Learn how to help and what resources are available.
As temperatures plummet below -15°C, Montreal shelters are calling for public grace towards the unhoused. Learn how to help and what resources are available.
A specially equipped van from the Old Brewery Mission provides critical healthcare, food, and housing support directly to Montreal's unhoused population, serving as a vital bridge to services.
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
Mission Memorial Hospital in B.C. is experiencing overnight emergency room closures due to critical staffing challenges, resuming service disruptions. Learn about the impact and response.
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will operate reduced hours from Dec. 29 to Jan. 6 due to a physician shortage. Learn the details and where to seek urgent care.
The Ottawa Mission provided a warm Christmas meal to those in need on December 25, 2025. Staff and volunteers ensured a festive spirit for all attendees in the nation's capital.
A helicopter on a rescue mission crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, killing all five people on board. The tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2025.
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
The estate of Calgary landscaper Henry Heuver gifts Hope Mission with nearly $900,000 just before Christmas, providing a massive boost to the charity's holiday services for those in need.
A Mexican navy aircraft on a medical mission crashed near Galveston, Texas, resulting in multiple fatalities. Details on the incident and emergency response.
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.
The Ottawa hockey community gathered for the inaugural Kealey Classic, a memorial game honouring late officer Devan Kealey. Proceeds support the Ottawa Mission. Read the full story.
Iraq faces a period of political uncertainty as rival factions jockey for influence following the end of the UN mission. Key details and analysis on the power vacuum.
St. Albert city council rejects motion to pause sale of Mission Hill land, raising concerns about unmarked graves and reconciliation commitments. Read the latest.
The Trump administration has redirected NASA's focus from Mars to a renewed Moon mission. Experts suggest this could impact international space collaboration and push climate scientists north.
The Ottawa Mission celebrates a new group of graduates from its Food Services Training Program, providing skills and hope for a fresh start. Learn about this life-changing initiative.
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the killing of Chelsey Gauthier, a mother from British Columbia. Get the full details on the case and sentencing.
The man convicted of killing Mission, B.C., mother Chelsey Gauthier has apologized to her family and friends in court. Read the full details of the emotional sentencing hearing.
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.
The YQGgreen community group in Windsor collected essential winter items for the Downtown Mission and Windsor Youth Centre on December 17, 2025, demonstrating local solidarity during the cold season.
London's city council is debating adding a 'Good Neighbour Clause' to contracts that fund homeless shelters. The move aims to address community concerns while supporting vital services. Read the latest details.
Mission RCMP is warning vulnerable women after two separate attempted abductions by a South Asian male in a white SUV. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Windsor's Downtown Mission prepares a holiday meal for the community as leadership confirms its Ouellette Avenue location is not permanent. Join the gathering for support and connection.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Senator Marco Rubio are set to testify on Capitol Hill as congressional scrutiny intensifies over recent boat strike incidents. Get the latest updates.
The Parti Québécois urges the Legault government to intervene at Mont-Sainte-Anne after delayed opening due to failed safety inspections. Read the latest on the ski hill's troubles.
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles visited Windsor's Downtown Mission, urging increased provincial funding for cities to tackle homelessness and addiction crises. Read her call to action.
Canadian psychologists gathered at Parliament Hill on December 6, 2025, to oppose federal proposals that would reduce training requirements. Learn why experts warn this could impact mental healthcare access.
Ottawa Police request public assistance to locate 40-year-old Michael Harding, last seen Nov. 28. He frequents downtown Ottawa and Sandy Hill, often using public transit.
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli delivered a stunning performance of 'Nessun Dorma' at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw in Washington, D.C., outshining pop stars and surprising guests like Lauryn Hill. Read about the star-studded event.
York Regional Police are investigating a home invasion in Vaughan. No injuries were reported. Authorities are searching for multiple suspects involved in the robbery.