A woman’s shelter in St. Catharines has been assembling a “survival bag” for those in need. They cost about $80 to assemble and include essentials for those living on the streets, such as sleeping ...

Westview Centre 4 Women needs to raise $40,000 to put together 500 duffel bags containing a sleeping bag, toiletries, a blanket and other items.

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

An expert’s guide to some of the best survival gear out there. These tools will help provide you with fire, water, power and ...

What started as an idea for a class project a decade ago could now help those experiencing homelessness in northern Michigan.

(Master Sailor Dan Bard, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, CAF photo) Despite the defence department spending more than $34.8 million on new sleeping bags, the Canadian Army asked late last year that ...

The City of Paso Robles recently shared information on its Facebook page about how to make an emergency supply kit. In the ...

sleeping bags and essential items such as disposable razors and deodorant. Another housing charity, Sarnia Housing Association, said high demand for emergency housing meant it often had to make ...

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days-- which means having your own food, water, and other ...