Winnipeg enforces new homeless encampment rules
Winnipeg releases early enforcement data for new homeless encampment regulations. 12 sites cleared, 72 inspected, and 117 signs posted. Details on the city's approach.
Winnipeg releases early enforcement data for new homeless encampment regulations. 12 sites cleared, 72 inspected, and 117 signs posted. Details on the city's approach.
Winnipeg explores regulatory changes to encourage more back lane suite construction, aiming to increase affordable housing options. Learn about the potential impact on the city's housing landscape.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada used exceptional powers under Montreal's charter to secure new funding for emergency shelters, preventing closures during a severe cold snap. Learn how the city acted to protect its unhoused population.
Montreal's downtown warming centres have recorded thousands of visits from vulnerable people during recent extreme cold. Learn about the critical response to the city's winter crisis.
A garage fire on Melrose Avenue West in Winnipeg's Transcona area has prompted a local union to ask residents for assistance. Emergency crews responded to the blaze on January 4, 2026.
Winnipeg Police have arrested a man following an attempted assault on a taxi driver. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
Ottawa shelters and drop-in centres report a sharp rise in demand as temperatures plummet. The Ottawa Mission's nightly waitlist has doubled, while centres scramble to provide meals, warmth, and winter gear.
Winnipeg Police Service is asking the public for assistance in locating 16-year-old Hayleigh Clearsky. Her photo was released on January 3, 2026.
Discover the most popular names for cats and dogs in Winnipeg for 2025. Find inspiration for your new furry family member and see if your pet's name made the list!
Residents of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are grieving the loss of a vital long-term homeless shelter after a devastating fire on December 25, 2025. The community reflects on the shelter's legacy and the urgent need for solutions.
Residents in a Winnipeg community are raising concerns over a proposed development featuring pickleball courts near their park. Learn about the local opposition and their worries.
Meteorologist Colleen Bready forecasts mild conditions for Manitoba on Dec. 30, 2025. Get the latest weather details and current conditions for Winnipeg and the province.
Winnipeg police are investigating a deadly house fire in the Lord Roberts neighbourhood. One person was found deceased inside the home on Nassau Street on December 29, 2025.
Plan your New Year's in Winnipeg with our complete guide to city services, transit, and business hours for December 31 and January 1. Find out what's open and closed.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Winnipeg with our guide to official fireworks displays. Get times and locations to ring in 2026 with a bang!
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.
A high-rise apartment building in downtown Winnipeg caught fire on December 28, 2025. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the emergency. Get the latest details on the incident.
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.
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.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews were busy over Christmas Eve and Day, responding to several significant fires across the city. Get the details on their holiday emergency response.
Winnipeg police have arrested two individuals following a violent street robbery where a man was thrown to the ground. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
The City of Winnipeg has officially lifted its residential parking ban, allowing residents to park on streets again. Get the latest details on the city's snow clearing efforts.
As Christmas approaches, Montreal shelters report increased urgency and anxiety among people experiencing homelessness. Discover how the season impacts the city's most vulnerable.
Winnipeg Police report a significant spike in drivers stopped during the third week of their holiday checkstop program. Read the latest on road safety enforcement.
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.
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.
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.
Winnipeg police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the Weston neighbourhood. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Your essential guide to Winnipeg's holiday schedule. Find out what services, transit, and businesses are operating on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 2025.
A residential parking ban is now active in Winnipeg. The city urges residents to find alternate parking to facilitate snow clearing operations. Learn the details and how it affects you.