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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
Advocates gather at Winnipeg homelessness symposium: ‘They want their voices heard’
'The unsheltered community know what they want. They want their voices heard. It's them; they have the solution,' an advocate said at the homelessness symposium on Monday.
Canada
Apr 15
B.C. professor quits federal panel in protest of new disability benefit
University of Victoria professor Michael Prince has quit the federal government's Disability Advisory Group, saying Ottawa's new disability benefit falls short.
Politics
Apr 22
Vancouver wants Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on bylaw limiting rent hikes
Two B.C. courts have rejected a Vancouver bylaw limiting how much landlords can hike rents when SRO units turn over. The city wants the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case.
Cannabis
Apr 2
Family of mom and 2 kids killed in B.C. crash says ICBC compensation unfair
As the 42-year-old was driving along Highway 3 in Cranbrook, B.C., with her eight-year-old twins Taylor and Hailey, the family was struck head-on by a logging truck.
Money
Apr 3
Montreal mobile health clinic helps get homeless people out of tents, into apartments
Old Brewery Mission says its mobile health clinic has intervened 2,691 times to help homeless people in the community in its first year.
Canada
Apr 15
