Advocacy

• Assembly of First Nations 101: In the news for its dysfunction but it hasn’t always been

  The Assembly of First Nations continues to make headlines after its national chief was ousted; those new to politics across Indian country might be wondering: What is the AFN?

  Politics

  Jul 13, 2023
  
• Are current cooling standards in long-term care enough? Advocates say no

  Seniors' advocates are raising concerns about a lack of federal funding and clear and consistent mandates needed to keep residents in long-term care homes cool this summer.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
  
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• ‘I’ve got a story to tell’: Calgary survivor shares drunk driving message

  Brian Chase suffered a traumatic brain injury after he was involved in a crash with an impaired driver June 27, 2015. It that leaves him with a unique, unrelenting quirk.

  Features

  Jun 27, 2023
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• Hundreds gather for breakfast in support of London Abused Women’s Centre

  Proceeds from the annual breakfast fundraiser go toward front-line services line-services for abused, trafficked and harassed women and girls.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2023
• Group of Dartmouth-area businesses seek stronger advocacy voice in new entity

  Several business leaders in Burnside have pushed to create a Burnside Business Improvement District. The steering committee's chair says it will help them advocate to government.

  Economy

  Dec 2, 2022
• How people in N.B. are sharing COVID-19 data on their own

  Groups like Protect our Province New Brunswick aim to provide information about COVID-19 while providing mutual aid and connecting people with resources.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2022
• Kingston unhoused community remembers one of its own, Barry Badour

  Kingston's unhoused community is mourning the death of Barry Badour. He was a resident of the Portsmouth sleeping cabin program and a valued member of its advisory committee.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2022
• Belleville, Ont. advocacy group continues to fight for the homeless

  Members of Not Alone Team Quinte, a non-profit organization that works to support those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, organized a rally Monday afternoon.

  News

  Jan 11, 2022
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• Halifax woman with cerebal palsy finally gets a place to call home, wants to help others do same

  "I thought I was going to die in here and never have a life outside of these walls. And now I will," said Vicky Levack.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2021
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• Saint John family hopes to raise funds for accessible van

  The Webb family need $75,000 for an accessible van to help their daughter Gemma, who has cerebral palsy, travel comfortably for treatment at the IWK in Halifax.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2021