New research reveals how virtual reality experiences are helping seniors combat isolation by sparking conversations and building stronger, real-world social connections. Discover the transformative impact.
Foster families in Montreal are providing temporary homes for SPCA animals, offering them care and socialization until they find their permanent families. Discover how this program saves lives.
Calgary Flames backup goalie Devin Cooley and his rabbit Tito have raised over $60,000 for Parachutes for Pets with viral hoodies. The 'nothing matters' merch has sparked global orders.
The Bracebridge Library's community initiative saw patrons purchase hundreds of holiday gifts for local seniors in 2025. Discover how this heartwarming program brought joy beyond books.
Sixteen residents at Montreal's Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare Centre celebrate becoming centenarians, sharing their life lessons and stories. Discover their secrets to a long life.
Planning a holiday trip with your furry friend? A veterinarian shares crucial advice for safer air and road travel, addressing recent concerns and making the experience better for all.
The Toronto Humane Society is looking for a special adopter for Milo and Sky, a bonded pair of affectionate 10-year-old cats. Learn about their personalities and the adoption offer.
Physical therapists reveal why core strength is vital for seniors' independence and recommend 7 effective, affordable tools from Amazon to improve stability and prevent falls.
The Casfuy electric nail file offers a quiet, safe alternative to clippers for trimming pet nails. Priced under $20, it's praised by Canadian pet owners for reducing anxiety.
A B.C. couple was barred from a Flair Airlines flight with their infant and two dogs due to an unannounced policy. The airline cites Transport Canada, which denies such a rule exists. Read their travel ordeal.
Parachutes for Pets Edmonton hosted a festive Paws & Claws holiday event on December 20, 2025, offering treats and photos for furry friends. Discover the heartwarming community gathering.
Canadian crooner Michael Bublé spent Thursday night supporting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank's seniors program, calling the experience 'a beautiful thing.'
Steven Lewis argues Canada's health system can learn from MLB's fight against stagnation to improve aging in place. Discover the parallels and the urgent need for policy change.
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
Feeling the grind? We've rounded up the funniest pet posts from Bluesky, Instagram, and X to make you howl with laughter. Check out this week's batch of furry goofballs.
Windsor's first responders partner with Heart to Home Meals to deliver festive dinners to vulnerable seniors, combating isolation during the holidays. A community effort bringing warmth and connection.
Ottawa Police have arrested a suspect in an alleged grandparent scam, preventing financial loss. Learn how authorities are tackling this fraud targeting seniors.
A heartwarming Nova Scotia initiative, Alyssa's Angels Jammies for Grammies, donates cozy pajamas to seniors for Christmas. See how this community effort is spreading holiday cheer.
Animal welfare experts issue a stark warning to Maritime pet owners as extreme cold hits. Leaving animals in vehicles, even briefly, poses severe and potentially fatal risks. Learn how to protect your pets.
Residents of a Deux-Montagnes seniors' residence have relied on space heaters for nearly a year after their geothermal heating system failed. Discover the ongoing struggle.
Regina police have made two arrests in emergency scams targeting seniors, with six confirmed cases. Learn how to protect your family from these predatory schemes.
Becky Hamber recorded videos blaming CAS and others after her foster son's death. She and her wife Brandy Cooney face first-degree murder charges in a harrowing Burlington case.
Feeling the grind? HuffPost's weekly roundup of the funniest pet posts from Bluesky, Instagram, and X is here to deliver pure joy. These Canadian-friendly animal antics are the perfect digital pick-me-up.
Jodie Foster opens up about a horrific childhood memory involving her puppy's death, which she secretly believed was a 'Faustian bargain' for her early fame. Discover how it shaped her life and career.
A miniature horse, once severely injured in a dog attack, now brings joy to seniors at a Carstairs centre. Her story is one of remarkable recovery and new purpose.
Katy Scharf is honoured with a YMCA Peace Medal for organizing a Christmas gift initiative for youth who have aged out of the foster care system in Northern Ontario.
Discover how 'angel trees' connect communities, allowing donors to provide holiday gifts for vulnerable children and seniors. Learn about this heartwarming tradition of giving.
Alberta's UCP delegates loudly booed Premier Danielle Smith for pipeline cooperation, demanding a hardline, MAGA-aligned stance. The convention revealed deep party fractures and raised questions about Smith's future leadership.
A Saskatoon resident celebrates her 100th birthday, reflecting on a lifetime of change. Read about her story and the local events shaping our community.
An Edmonton animal rescue issues an urgent call for foster homes as winter approaches. Learn how you can provide a temporary haven for a pet in need.