Anti-Poverty
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Fredericton Public Library offering free snacks to people in needThey've installed a large refrigerator stocked with fresh fruit and other snacks that anyone using the library can access for free.CanadaJul 25, 2019
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Tackling poverty in Kelowna: ‘Affordable housing is at the top of the list’Shelley DeCoste has learned to live with her cerebral palsy — it’s the poverty that comes with it that she struggles to deal with. “It’s really sad to have to rely on other people, especially when, you know if given the chance, you can have some kind of job,” she said. DeCoste considers herself lucky...Jan 19, 2018
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Peterborough remembers tireless poverty advocate Carol WinterTo many, she was the face of kindness and compassion. Carol Winter died Thursday morning at her home. She was 75. Jason Blowe said he’s known Winter for decades; He credits her for helping him find a home when he came to Peterborough. “The world would be a better place, if everybody was like that...CanadaOct 20, 2017
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London city councillor hesitant to pay United Way to implement anti-poverty recommendationsA pitch to have the local United Way carry out the recommendations from London's anti-poverty campaign is facing some skepticism from a member of council.PoliticsApr 25, 2017
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Sask. anti-poverty advocates concerned about social services changesThe Ministry of Social Services is seeing its biggest budget ever, but some people say it’s still not enough.CanadaMar 23, 2017
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SaskForward summit debates future vision for the provinceDozens of Saskatchewan residents turned out to a summit on Saturday to give input on what they hope the future of the province holds. Health, the environment and poverty all topped the agenda in a room full of big ideas and brainstorming.CanadaJan 28, 2017
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Canada Child Benefit should increase with inflation, anti-poverty group saysIn its annual report to be released Thursday, the group Campaign 2000 says the Liberal government's new income-tested child benefit could fall short of its lofty goals because it isn't automatically adjusted to combat rising food and housing prices.EconomyNov 24, 2016
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Dead mice in vents last straw for Halifax mother of twoRodents, mold and cat urine are just some of the issues public housing tenants want addressed by the Metro Regional Housing Authority.CanadaApr 7, 2016
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‘Poverty is a human rights violation:’ Saskatchewan anti-poverty groups want political parties to respondEvery political party was called out Wednesday by a coalition of Saskatchewan's anti-poverty groups who say poverty is a human rights violation.CanadaMar 16, 2016
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