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.
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Mobile Health Clinic Brings Relief to Montreal's Unhoused
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.
Overnight ER Closures at 2 B.C. Lower Mainland Hospitals
Mission Memorial and Ridge Meadows Hospitals announce temporary overnight ER closures and maternity diversions due to acute staffing shortages. Learn the details and impacts.
B.C. Hospital ER Closes Overnight Amid Staffing Crisis
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 Hospital ER Closing Overnight Dec. 29-Jan. 6
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.
Ottawa Mission serves holiday meals on Christmas Day
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.
Rescue helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro kills 5
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.
Holiday Loneliness Stirs Anxiety in Montreal Homeless Shelters
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
Calgary estate donates nearly $900K to Hope Mission for Christmas
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.
Mexican Navy plane crash in Texas kills at least 5
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 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.
Ubisoft Halifax workers form first North American union
Employees at Ubisoft's Halifax studio have successfully unionized, creating the first collective bargaining unit at the gaming publisher in North America. Learn what this historic move means for the industry.
Kealey Classic Hockey Game Honors Late Ottawa Police Officer
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's Political Future in Limbo Amid Power Struggles
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 sells land near residential school despite protest
St. Albert city council rejects motion to pause sale of Mission Hill land, raising concerns about unmarked graves and reconciliation commitments. Read the latest.
67,500 B.C. health workers vote to approve 4-year deal
A union representing tens of thousands of health care workers in British Columbia has ratified a new four-year collective agreement. Learn the details of this significant labour deal.
Trump shifts NASA priority from Mars to Moon mission
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.
New graduates from Ottawa Mission's food training program
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.
12-year sentence for man convicted of killing B.C. mom
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.
B.C. man convicted of murder apologizes to victim's family
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 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.
Windsor's YQGgreen gives back with winter donation drive
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 mulls 'Good Neighbour Clause' for shelter funding
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 warns of attempted abductions targeting women
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 Hosts Holiday Community Meal
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.
NDP Leader Demands More Funding for Cities on Homelessness
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.
Asteroid Bennu Holds Sugars Essential for Life, NASA Finds
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission found ribose and glucose on asteroid Bennu, key sugars for RNA and life. The discovery fuels optimism about life's building blocks being widespread in our solar system. Explore what this means for the search for extraterrestrial
Unexpected Twist at Sentencing for B.C. Killer
A sentencing hearing for a convicted killer took an unexpected turn in B.C. The case involves the death of Chelsey Gauthier, found in Mission weeks after being reported missing in Abbotsford.
Lethbridge Firefighters Union Ratifies New Contract
The City of Lethbridge and its local firefighters' union have successfully ratified a new collective agreement, ensuring continued emergency services and labour peace. Read the details of the deal.
B.C. Winery Named Among World's 50 Best Vineyards
Mission Hill Family Estate in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley has been named to The World's 50 Best Vineyards list, securing the No. 45 spot. Discover how this Canadian winery earned global acclaim.
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