A severe humanitarian crisis grips Afghanistan as international aid reductions leave millions facing hunger. The AP reports on the escalating situation and its devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan identifies workforce stability as the primary internal challenge for 2026, crucial for long-term public safety amid city growth. A new recruitment initiative is launched.
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.
Dartmouth police officer Eric Spicer was killed in 1975. Colleagues and community remember him as a dedicated officer and a man you'd look up to. Read his story.
Inflation, food prices, and interest rates strained Canadian wallets in 2025. Explore five crucial facts about the affordability crisis and its impact.
A national association warns of critical staffing shortages in Canada's medical labs, calling for urgent funding to train the next generation of professionals. Learn about the crisis and its impact on healthcare.
York Regional Police announce the arrest of multiple fentanyl traffickers following 'Project Endless,' a significant investigation targeting the deadly opioid trade in the Greater Toronto Area. Learn the details.
The South Simcoe Police Service introduces its newest member, police dog Nash, who will work alongside Constable Shawn William. Meet the four-legged recruit.
A year after declaring emergencies, cities across Ontario continue to grapple with severe food insecurity. Learn about the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities.
Windsor police and hospital officials announce a $25,000 investment to enhance local mobile mental health crisis response teams. Learn how this funding aims to improve community safety and care.
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
The Windsor Police Services Board has appointed an Acting Police Chief to lead the force. Get the latest details on this key leadership change in Windsor, Ontario.
Calgary faces a domestic violence crisis with incidents at a five-year high. New police data reveals alarming trends as advocates call for urgent community action and support.
A proposed $26 million budget increase for Ottawa Police faces opposition, highlighting a deep-seated trust deficit and debate over funding for social services vs. policing.
Windsor's police services board says the search for a new deputy chief may last up to six months. Get the latest details on the hiring process and timeline for the key leadership role.
Northern Ontario's Cochrane district is turning to Australia to fill critical paramedic vacancies. The local service board has approved a plan to hire up to eight internationally trained professionals.
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services confronts staffing challenges with 20 paramedics on leave for occupational stress injuries. Learn about the impact on emergency services.
Quebec hospital pharmacists demand ministerial action as 1 in 5 positions sit empty, creating medication safety risks. Read about the growing healthcare crisis.
Fredericton faces a devastating overdose surge with over 160 cases in 2025, triple last year's numbers. Learn about the crisis and police response.
Jeremy Kalicum, co-founder of DULF, expresses shock at Health Canada's slow response to the overdose crisis. Read about the fight for a safe drug supply in Vancouver.
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
Community advocates argue Ottawa police shouldn't get more funding for mental health calls, pointing to ANCHOR's success in providing unarmed crisis response.
New Windsor Police Chief Jason Crowley identifies crystal meth as the main driver of the city's chemically-driven drug problem, changing police operations. Learn about the crisis.
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
Patients in Windsor-Essex face critical delays for MRI and CT scans due to staffing shortages, with some waiting up to two years for essential diagnostics.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
The Winnipeg-Kenora region faces a severe housing deficit exceeding 1,600 units amid soaring rental costs and rising homelessness. Learn how this crisis is impacting communities.