Highway Closures as Storm Hits Northern Ontario
A severe winter storm has forced the closure of several highways in northeastern Ontario. Get the latest on road conditions and safety alerts.
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Blizzard, Ice Storm Warnings Hit Northern Ontario
A major winter storm brings blizzard and ice storm warnings to northern Ontario. Get the latest on the severe weather impacting the region and safety advisories.
Burned Bear Cub Recovers After Rescue in Northern B.C.
A bear cub with severe burns is recovering at a wildlife shelter in northern B.C. after a dramatic rescue. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is providing critical care.
Dionne Quintuplet's Health Halts May Homecoming Visit
Annette Dionne, a surviving Dionne quintuplet, cannot attend her 89th birthday celebration in May due to health concerns. The event will proceed with a special video presentation.
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.
Homeless ex-Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase hospitalized
Former 'Ned's Declassified' actor Tylor Chase is receiving a 72-hour medical detox after a fan's TikTok video revealed his homelessness. An influencer helped secure urgent care. Discover the details of his struggle and the hopeful intervention.
Fire destroys Cochrane's Anderson House on Christmas, 20 displaced
A devastating Christmas Day fire has destroyed Anderson House in Cochrane, Ont., leaving 20 residents without a home. The community is rallying to support those displaced by the tragedy.
Flu strain severely affecting young people in Northern Ontario
Sault Area Hospital reports a severe flu season straining healthcare, with infants and children particularly impacted. Officials urge families to get vaccinated to ease system pressure.
Canada to launch men's and boys' health strategy in 2026
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel announces a dedicated national strategy for men's and boys' health, set for launch in 2026. Learn about the government's new focus on this critical public health area.
Barrie Cares Campus Provides Over 70 Beds for Homeless
The Barrie Cares Campus of Care is making significant progress in addressing local homelessness, now offering over 70 beds. See how this community initiative is providing critical support and shelter.
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.
New Assessment Measures for Grey Bruce Health Unit Board
Following a provincial takeover, board members of the Grey Bruce Health Unit will now be subject to new performance assessment measures. Learn about the changes and their implications for public health governance in Ontario.
Funding decision stops Timmins homeless encampment plan
A provincial funding reversal has forced Timmins to halt plans for a designated homeless encampment. The city must now seek alternative solutions for its unhoused population.
Barrie Expands Mental Health Care Spaces for New Year
Barrie launches new mental health care spaces to meet growing community needs. Discover the local initiatives bringing critical support and a fresh start in 2026.
Manitoba Health Reports: Improvements and Concerns
New Manitoba health reports reveal overall improvements in public health, though specific areas of concern persist. Discover the key findings and what they mean for the province.
Calgary memorial mourns hundreds who died while homeless
As temperatures plunged, Calgary's 11th annual Longest Night memorial honored over 284 unhoused individuals who died in 2025. A solemn reminder of the winter's deadly risks and the dignity of every life.
Sudbury Group Focuses on Frostbite, Hypothermia Data
A new initiative in Sudbury is collecting crucial data on frostbite and hypothermia, aiming to protect vulnerable homeless residents like Marlon Wright, who suffered severe injuries.
Calgary vigil remembers homeless lives lost in 2025
The Homeless Foundation in Calgary held its annual Longest Night of the Year vigil on December 19, 2025, to commemorate vulnerable residents who died. Read about this solemn remembrance.
Montreal to bring warming trailers to homeless encampment
The City of Montreal is deploying heated trailers to the Notre-Dame Street encampment to protect unhoused residents from extreme winter cold. Read about the city's response.
Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Unit Coming to Rural Sask.
A new mobile mammography unit will provide critical breast cancer screening services to northern and rural Saskatchewan communities starting in the new year, improving access to early detection.
Alberta names new chief medical officer of health
Dr. Vivien Suttorp is Alberta's new permanent chief medical officer of health, bringing over 25 years of public health experience to the role. Learn about her priorities and the recent history of the position.
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.
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.
Timmins picks remote site for homeless encampment, draws criticism
The City of Timmins faces fierce criticism for selecting a former sawmill site as a permanent remote homeless encampment. Residents voice safety concerns as officials defend the controversial decision.
Northern Ontario Crashes Lead to Impaired Charges
Ontario Provincial Police responded to two separate impaired driving incidents in northern Ontario last weekend, resulting in charges. Stay informed on local safety news.
$3.9M to Restore Ontario Snowmobile Trail Network
The Ontario government is providing $3.9 million to restore 4,500 kilometres of snowmobile trails across the province, supporting winter tourism and recreation. Learn more about this key investment.
Advocate raises concerns over London's micro-shelter community plan
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
Students create 3D heart, lungs doll for HSN medical learners
Cambrian College students innovate with a life-like manikin featuring 3D-printed heart and lungs, enhancing surgical training at Health Sciences North in Sudbury. Discover this breakthrough in medical education.
Chatham homeless centre extends hours for winter season
Hope Haven in Chatham has expanded its operating hours to provide critical warmth and support during the colder months. Learn how this change impacts the community's vulnerable population.
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