Advocacy
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Assembly of First Nations 101: In the news for its dysfunction but it hasn’t always beenThe 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?PoliticsJul 13, 2023
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Are current cooling standards in long-term care enough? Advocates say noSeniors' 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.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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‘I’ve got a story to tell’: Calgary survivor shares drunk driving messageBrian 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.FeaturesJun 27, 2023
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Hundreds gather for breakfast in support of London Abused Women’s CentreProceeds from the annual breakfast fundraiser go toward front-line services line-services for abused, trafficked and harassed women and girls.CanadaMar 3, 2023
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Group of Dartmouth-area businesses seek stronger advocacy voice in new entitySeveral 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.EconomyDec 2, 2022
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How people in N.B. are sharing COVID-19 data on their ownGroups like Protect our Province New Brunswick aim to provide information about COVID-19 while providing mutual aid and connecting people with resources.HealthApr 6, 2022
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Kingston unhoused community remembers one of its own, Barry BadourKingston'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.CanadaFeb 16, 2022
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Belleville, Ont. advocacy group continues to fight for the homelessMembers of Not Alone Team Quinte, a non-profit organization that works to support those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, organized a rally Monday afternoon.NewsJan 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.HealthAug 30, 2021
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Saint John family hopes to raise funds for accessible vanThe 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.HealthJul 25, 2021
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