Alberta government mum on low-income transit pass funding cuts in Calgary and Edmonton
The mayors of Edmonton and Calgary said the Alberta government has pulled $12 million in funding meant to help low-income residents access public transit.
Politics
Apr 30
Alberta government reverses course, will continue to fund low-income transit passes
The Alberta government said Wednesday it will not be cutting low-income transit pass funding.
Politics
May 1
B.C. low-income seniors and families to receive one-time $430 benefit
The B.C. government said the 'top up' cheque will help keep more low-income seniors and families in their homes.
Politics
Apr 9
BC Hydro offers free AC units to lower-income, vulnerable customers
Low-income and vulnerable customers are being encouraged to apply to receive the unit with warmer temperatures on the way in the coming months.
Health
Apr 26
Scammers already targeting new benefit for low-income B.C. seniors
BC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced.
Politics
Apr 11
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Evacuation order extended for low-income apartment building in Kelowna
Hadgraft Wilson Place in downtown Kelowna was evacuated on Tuesday because of concerns over construction activity at nearby UBC-Okanagan.
Canada
Apr 6
Queen’s University says new medical school admissions process will increase diversity
One of Canada's top medical schools says it is changing its admissions process to reduce "systemic barriers" facing low-income and diverse candidates seeking to become doctors.
Education
Apr 2
Nova Scotia government announces rate indexing for people on income assistance
Nova Scotia Community Services Minister Brendan Maguire says the change will mean an increase of about $35 a month for people living on low incomes.
Economy
Mar 27
Regina’s Taylor Field to become home to aquatic centre, not affordable housing
In 2011, the City of Regina planned to build low-income housing on the grounds of Taylor Field. Today, the city says it will build an aquatic centre instead.
Canada
Mar 15
Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate
Alan Holman, who is on low income, relies on the carbon rebate, which Ottawa will not send to Saskatchewan residents because the province is refusing to remit the carbon tax.
Canada
Mar 4
B.C. homes heated with oil or gas could get up to $16K to switch to heat pumps
Under the program, low- and middle-income British Columbians who heat their homes with oil, propane or natural gas will be eligible for grants to install an electric heat pump.
Environment
May 13
United Way Peterborough report highlights income ‘inadequacy’
Entitled "The Gap: Income (In)Adequacy," the report reviews the past 34 years and shows how Ontario's minimum wage rate and social safety net have both changed.
Economy
Apr 10
B.C.’s first-ever pro-bono LGBTQ2 legal clinic to open in Vancouver
A legal clinic will open in Vancouver this year to serve B.C.'s LGBTQ2 community, free of charge. The clinic will operate under the umbrella of the non-profit organization QMUNITY.
Canada
May 17
B.C. to let Vancouver limit SRO rent hikes between tenants in Downtown Eastside
The move comes at the request of the city, which saw its own attempt to implement so-called "vacancy control" blocked by the courts.
Politics
May 13
Disability benefit won’t lift Canadians in need above poverty line: advocates
Despite being touted by the Liberals as the budget’s largest line item, critics say the funding won't help the 1.4 million disabled people living in poverty across Canada.
Canada
Apr 22
Free dental clinic in Montreal reopens after sweeping renovation
The Jim Lund Dental Clinic by Welcome Hall Mission and McGill University is back after undergoing a major renovation project that saw state-of-the-art equipment installed.
Health
May 7
8 key takeaways about what Budget 2024 means for your wallet
From a boost to the disability benefit to measures tackling airline and concert fees, banking changes and making it easier to change phone plans, here’s what to know.
Economy
Apr 16
Manitoba will have highest prenatal benefit in Canada, minister says
The provincial government says it hopes to reduce child mortality in Manitoba by doubling the prenatal benefit.
Health
Apr 17
Calgary’s RC-G rezoning public hearing wrapped up on Monday. What’s next?
Calgary City Council heard its last panel at the historic public hearing about a proposed rezoning bylaw on Monday evening, wrapping up more than two weeks of presentations.
Canada
May 6
New Brunswick town launches financial assistance program to keep kids active
The town has been recognized as being Canada's most active community following a month-long participaction challenge in June of 2023
Canada
Apr 24
