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As of Saturday, the Salvation Army says it has raised about $250,000 of its $850,000 goal through its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.

The Salvation Army says holiday donations are down 50 per cent since the Canada Post strike began, amounting to a drop of roughly $9.3 million compared to this time last year.

Capt. Jennifer Henson told Global News that while people are still efforting to drop off cheques at their location, they are seeing fewer and fewer as the strike continues.

Just days remain in the Guelph Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle campaign. Over $290,000 has been raised as the Christmas Eve deadline approaches.

The organization will be supporting some 1,000 families this Christmas season, a number that's higher than last year.

It's another cold week for Saskatchewan and those seeking shelter from the cold don't have many options overnight in the major cities.

Dozens of people were forced to evacuate their homes early Christmas Day when fire broke out around 3 a.m. at the Sherebrooke Apartments in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the request in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, sent in his capacity as chair of the Council of the Federation.

The federal government announced it was extending the deadline for making charitable donations that can be claimed on tax returns, just days after Canada's premiers called for it.

The judge says Alberta should consider developing minimum safety standards for the bins to ensure consistency across the province.

It is known as the season of giving. But has Saskatchewan lost its kind spirit? As people's wallets are stretched thin, charity organizations are feeling the affect.

With winter in full force, the city is looking to help warming shelters. The total funding needed is estimated at $1.2 million to help with three warming shelters in the city.

It is the busiest time of year for the Central Okanagan Food Bank as it prepares to help hundreds of families this Christmas season.

This week sees two major donation drives kicking off in Lethbridge during a time when more support is needed than ever before.

Holborn Properties, which owns the structure at 500 Dunsmuir Street, said it has worked with local authorities to ensure the vacant building was up to fire and life safety code.

The holidays are a time of year when charitable organizations lean heavily on the community to provide the supports for those in need. How financial pressures impact them?

Several charitable organizations in Lethbridge have banded together to help those who most need it this holiday season.

As the weather gets colder, advocates say Saskatoon has to do more for people in need of warming centres and emergency shelter.

Easton Cowan tied Doug Gilmour's record with a point in his 55th straight regular season game.

Denver Barkey had a five-point day as the London Knights clobbered the Ottawa 67's 10-3 on Sunday, putting a stellar finish to their three-game road trip.