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Care or confusion? 3 organizations vie for veterans food donations ahead of Remembrance DayThe Veterans Food Bank of Calgary, Veterans Association Food Bank and the Calgary Food Bank have stepped in to fill the void, after the original Veterans Food Bank abruptly closed in September.MoneyNov 7, 2018
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Multiple parties step forward after sudden closure of Calgary Veteran’s Food BankFollowing an abrupt early closure of the Veteran's Food Bank in Calgary, more groups are offering to help.Sep 24, 2018
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‘CLOSED’: Doors shuttered at Calgary Veteran’s Food Bank months ahead of scheduleThe Calgary Veteran's Food Bank wasn't slated to close its doors until the end of January 2019.Sep 21, 2018
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Food bank for Calgary veterans to be revived by volunteersThe food bank provides more than just food for veterans; it also distributes things like wheelchairs and crutches to those that need them.Aug 28, 2018
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Poppy under pressure: Calgary Poppy Fund letter alleges ‘embarrassing’ misuse of donationsA troubling letter obtained by Global News includes a list of serious allegations regarding the misuse of funds, including large sums of money being given to people who were not veterans.InvestigationsFeb 5, 2018
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Poppy under pressure: Where is the money going?Questions are being raised about the Calgary Poppy Fund's so-called lack of transparency due to a failing grade from a Toronto-based charity watchdog.InvestigationsJan 24, 2018
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Poppy under pressure: Veterans forced to ‘sing for their supper’"It took me eight months to get my certificate from the military to show I was actually a member."InvestigationsJan 23, 2018
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Poppy under pressure: The ultimate poppy box theftVeterans in Calgary are raising concerns about a theft at the Calgary Poppy Fund more than two years ago that was never made public.CrimeJan 22, 2018
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Tim Hortons poppy doughnut causes social media stir"Nobody was out to hurt anybody."CanadaNov 9, 2017
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Calgary military charity switches focus from food to jobs for veteransThe Canadian Legacy project announced Saturday they are changing their focus this year from collecting food to supporting programs that help veterans with employment, housing, mental health and PTSD service dogs.CanadaOct 21, 2017
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