Ottawa firefighters extinguish North Gower barn fire
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a major barn fire in North Gower on December 25. No animals were inside the structure. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.
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Maine Fishermen's Sea Hash Discovery Unravels a Smuggling Past
A writer's journey from a rural Maine childhood to uncovering a forgotten drug smuggling history along the coast, reshaping her understanding of home and class. Discover the full story.
Alberta RCMP Focus on Rural Policing Needs for 2026
Alberta RCMP's commanding officer, Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux, outlines plans to better address the changing public safety requirements of rural communities in the coming year. Learn about the new priorities.
Rural Manitoba ERs Face Holiday Staffing Shortages
Doctors Manitoba warns of severe doctor shortages in rural emergency rooms during the holidays, urging residents to plan ahead. Learn which communities are affected.
Alberta's new police funding model strains small towns
Small Alberta municipalities face rising RCMP costs under a new provincial funding model, with their share set to increase from 22% to 30% over five years, sparking financial concerns.
Final Walk-In Clinic in Huron-Perth Closing This Month
The South Huron Medical Centre's weekend walk-in clinic in Exeter, Ont. will shut down on Dec. 29, 2025. This closure marks the end of accessible after-hours care in the region, raising concerns for residents.
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 to trial 120 km/h speed limit on highways
Alberta will launch a controlled trial of a 120 km/h speed limit on select rural divided highways in the new year, following strong public support. Learn which roads are affected.
NWT Researchers Warn of Coastal Erosion Threat
Researchers in the Northwest Territories document alarming coastal erosion, threatening travel routes and infrastructure. Communities call for urgent action to address climate change impacts.
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.
Sask. NDP bill requires notification for rural ER doctor shortages
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
Rural Councillors Reject Battery Storage System Rezoning
Ottawa's rural committee rejects rezoning farmland for a controversial battery energy storage system. Proponents cite clean energy needs, while residents fear risks. Read the full story.
Manitoba wildfire recovery will take years, communities say
Indigenous and northern Manitoba communities reflect on the devastating 2025 wildfire season and begin the long road to recovery, with aerial footage capturing the approaching danger.
Rural Republicans Push Back on Trump's AI Data Centre Expansion
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to fast-track AI data centre construction is meeting fierce opposition in Republican heartlands over farmland loss and soaring utility costs. Read the full story.
Oshawa FireWolves Host Toronto Rock in NLL Opener
The Oshawa FireWolves face the Toronto Rock in their NLL season opener at Tribute Communities Centre. Both teams look to improve after challenging seasons with new talent and renovated arenas.
Transcona residents oppose 1,300-acre development
Winnipeg's Transcona residents fear losing their rural lifestyle as a massive 1,300-acre development proposal threatens their community's character. Learn about the concerns.
Report: Affordability Crisis Hurts Low-Income Youth
A new national report reveals Canada's affordability crisis is creating a hidden crisis for youth in low-income communities, intensifying academic and mental health challenges.
Landlords Support Bill 60, Rural Water Tax Issues Raised
Ontario landlords welcome Bill 60 reforms to Residential Tenancies Act, citing improved landlord-tenant balance. Rural residents voice concerns over Ottawa water tax implementation without support.
Bullet hits grader in RM of Alexander, mayor concerned
Rural Manitoba municipality remains on edge after a bullet struck a municipal grader in what officials call a threatening incident. Learn about the community's safety concerns.
Quebec Constitution Could Bridge Linguistic Divide
Richard Walsh Smith argues Quebec's proposed constitution could create durable protections for minorities if done right. Anglophones should focus on possibilities, not just risks.
Manitoba puts millions toward rural water upgrades
Manitoba announces significant funding for rural water and wastewater system improvements across the province. Learn how this investment will impact communities.
Nunavik Inuit resilience in water crisis
Nunavik's Inuit communities demonstrate remarkable resilience facing ongoing water shortages. Learn how traditional knowledge helps combat Canada's northern water crisis.
Nunavik healthcare workers leave due to water shortages
Critical water shortages in Nunavik are driving doctors and nurses away, severely impacting healthcare delivery in Hudson Bay communities. Learn how this crisis affects patient care.
Water crisis persists in Quebec's Nunavik region
Northern Quebec's Nunavik region faces an ongoing water emergency with slow government response. Discover the impact on Indigenous communities and the urgent need for solutions.
Thailand's Last Hunter-Gatherers Seek Land Rights
Thailand's final hunter-gatherer communities are battling for official land rights recognition. Learn about their struggle to preserve ancient traditions in modern Thailand.
Alberta rural municipalities tackle taxes and policing
Alberta's rural municipalities confront property tax concerns and policing challenges following annual convention. Learn about the key issues facing rural communities.
Alberta rural municipalities back raw milk legalization
Rural Alberta leaders vote to lobby for legal raw milk sales, arguing regulation is safer than current black market. Learn about the health risks and policy debate.
Medicine Hat Radio Host Fights Brain Tumor, Needs Help
Longtime Medicine Hat broadcaster Kim Johnston faces debilitating health crisis as community rallies. Rural Albertans speak out about healthcare challenges. Support grows for local radio personality.
Alberta Premier Smith Negotiating MOU with Ottawa
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals ongoing MOU negotiations with the federal government, seeking pipeline expansion and addressing unpaid oil and gas taxes affecting rural municipalities.
Alberta renewable energy revenue growth stalls
Rural Alberta faces $84M in lost renewable revenue as projects cancel amid policy changes. Discover how this impacts communities and economic growth.
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