A section of Highway 3 near London, Ontario, is closed after telecommunication lines fell across the roadway. Ontario Provincial Police report no ongoing threat to public safety. Details on the closure and response.
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
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.
A critical emergency room in British Columbia's Interior will shut down for 25 hours starting Christmas Eve, impacting holiday healthcare access. Learn the details and official reasoning.
A serious collision has forced the closure of Highway 11 south of New Liskeard and part of Highway 17. Ontario Provincial Police are on scene. Check for updates before travelling.
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.
The crucial Highway 3 link between Hope and Princeton will remain closed through the holiday season, disrupting travel plans. Get the latest details on the closure and alternative routes.
A tragic collision in Northern Ontario has resulted in three fatalities, prompting the closure of Highway 11. Authorities are investigating the incident. Stay informed on road conditions.
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.
A major northern Ontario highway remains closed following serious collisions. Get the latest on the closure, police investigation, and expected impacts on regional travel.
A major highway closure on Highway 11 between Cochrane and Nipigon in Northern Ontario is expected to last until late afternoon. Get the latest travel updates and alternative route information.
Prince William continues his mother's charitable work, bringing his son Prince George to the same London homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana in 1993. A powerful moment of legacy.
A shelter-in-place order in Welland, Ontario, was lifted Saturday morning after police arrested a male suspect following an officer-involved shooting and day-long standoff. Get the latest details.
A Niagara police officer was shot, prompting an ongoing standoff in Welland. Residents on Plymouth Road are under a shelter-in-place order as the situation continues.
The City of Edmonton has prolonged its extreme weather response beyond the Christmas holiday to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous cold. Learn about the vital services and warming spaces available.
Niagara police urge residents to shelter in place after a reported shooting near Plymouth Rd. and Lincoln St. in Welland. Schools and the local hospital are in lockdown.
Niagara police have issued a shelter-in-place order for a Welland neighbourhood following a reported shooting. Residents are urged to stay indoors as the investigation continues.
The Vancouver School Board has permanently closed Sir Guy Carleton Elementary, vacant since a 2016 fire. The decision ends a costly decade of maintaining the empty heritage site. Read the full story.
Winnipeg's Main Street Project shelter is filling up quickly as a severe winter storm forces people indoors. The blizzard has caused highway closures and power outages across Manitoba.
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.
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.
Windsor's Downtown Mission served a festive holiday meal to hundreds, offering warmth and community as food costs surge and shelter demand hits record highs. Read how the community supports its most vulnerable.
A section of Janette Avenue in Windsor is closed as police conduct an active investigation. Details are limited, but authorities are on the scene.
A 30-year-old man faces charges after online threats prompted shelter-in-place orders at schools in the Montreal area, including Howard S. Billings in Chateauguay. Get the latest details.
The Edmonton Humane Society achieves a major milestone as the first animal shelter in Western Canada to receive national accreditation. Learn what this means for animal welfare standards in Alberta and beyond.
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
Stratford is launching its first overnight warming centre at the Connections Centre to provide a safe, warm space for those in need during the cold winter months. Learn about the opening and its importance.
Youth Haven Canada has revealed its new emergency shelter on Wellington St. East in Barrie, providing critical support for at-risk youth. Get the details on this vital community resource.
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.
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.