Extra Cold Weather Shelters Open in Vancouver
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
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Calgary shelters near capacity amid dangerous cold snap
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.
Calgary's Safe Consumption Site Closure: What's at Stake?
The provincial decision to close Calgary's sole supervised consumption site at Sheldon Chumir Health Centre raises alarms. Without alternatives, vulnerable neighbours face increased risks. Read the full analysis.
Legal traps of remote work and how employers can avoid them
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines four disciplined practices for Canadian employers to legally manage remote workers, reassert control, and avoid costly settlements.
Canada's Remote Border Crossing Program Ends in 2025
Canada Border Services Agency terminates the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program. Starting 2026, entry into remote areas requires a checkpoint or phone report.
$70K in copper wire stolen NW of Edmonton
Thieves stole approximately $70,000 worth of copper wire from an industrial site northwest of Edmonton. RCMP are investigating the major theft reported on December 23, 2025.
No New Calgary Drug Sites as Chumir Set to Close
Alberta's Mental Health Minister confirms no new supervised consumption sites for Calgary after the Sheldon Chumir centre closes this spring, shifting focus to recovery. Read the full story.
Windsor shelter warns of closure if donations don't increase
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
Canada Ends Remote Border Crossing Program
Canada will terminate its Remote Area Border Crossing program in 2026, requiring thousands, mostly Americans, to report by phone or in person. Learn about the changes and affected regions.
Dauphin RCMP Arrest Two, Seize Drugs in Traffic Stop
RCMP in Dauphin, Manitoba, arrested two men and seized drugs after a traffic stop. The suspects now face serious drug trafficking charges. Read the full details of the police operation.
Hybrid Work Research Gap for Canadian Public Servants
As the federal government mulls stricter return-to-office rules, experts reveal a critical lack of data on hybrid work's impact on public service productivity. Discover what the research does—and doesn't—say.
Toronto council backs consultant sued over shelter
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
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.
Drug dealer guilty of murder in Leslieville bystander shooting
Damian Hudson found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2023 fatal shooting of Karolina Huebner-Makurat, a mother of two, near a safe consumption site. The jury rejected his self-defence claim.
Man guilty of murder in Leslieville site shooting
A Toronto man has been found guilty of murder for a 2025 shooting outside a Leslieville consumption site that killed a bystander, Karolina Huebner-Makurat. The verdict brings closure to a tragic case of community violence.
Utilities Commission Questions Hydro's Site C 'Lessons Learned'
B.C. Utilities Commission challenges B.C. Hydro's claims of learning from the $8B Site C overruns. Will accountability improve for the $6B North Coast line? Read the tough questions.
How to Avoid Becoming a Return-to-Office Casualty
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines a strategic roadmap for Canadian remote workers to legally enforce their work-from-home arrangements and avoid constructive dismissal.
B.C. market pays $750K over washroom videos on porn site
A Vancouver Island market has been ordered to pay $750,000 after covert washroom videos ended up on a Russian pornographic website. Learn the details of the privacy breach and settlement.
Industrial Accident Injures Worker at Toronto Construction Site
A worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at a Toronto construction site Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene as an investigation begins.
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.
20 shelter beds open at former Riverview Hospital
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
Bravo Target Safety, STARS Vigilant Partner for Remote Worker Safety
Calgary-based Bravo Target Safety partners with STARS Vigilant to provide GPS monitoring for mobile medical units, enhancing safety for remote energy sector workers across Canada.
Sceptres Look to Keep Positive Start Going vs Victoire
The Toronto Sceptres aim to maintain their early-season momentum in a Professional Women's Hockey League neutral-site game. Get the latest on the team's outlook and key players.
Saskatoon's Historic Bus Barns Set for 2026 Demolition
The remaining historic bus barns in Saskatoon's Caswell Hill neighbourhood are scheduled for demolition in 2026. Learn about the site's history and what comes next for this piece of local heritage.
Royal Alexandra Hospital Supervised Consumption Site Closes
The supervised consumption site at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital closed its doors Tuesday. Read about the implications for public health and addiction services in the city.
Remote Manitoba Communities Get Help for Intimate Partner Violence
WinnipegNewsGuide highlights the unique challenges remote Manitoba communities face in accessing intimate partner violence support. Learn about the initiative and the added barriers of isolation and limited resources.
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.
Calgary Supervised Consumption Site to Close in 2026
The Alberta government has pledged to shut down the supervised consumption site at Calgary's Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre next year. Learn more about the decision and its implications.
Montreal Women's Shelter Adds Emergency Winter Resources
Montreal's Chez Doris shelter announces new emergency winter resources to protect vulnerable women from the cold. Learn how the community can support this vital initiative.
Office Sector Poised for Rebound in 2026: Report
A new report forecasts a major recovery for Canada's office real estate sector in 2026, driven by companies expanding and ending remote work policies. Get the full analysis.
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