Tax deadline looming for Canadian charitable donations
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
If you want to take advantage of tax incentives, any donations for the year need to be made by Dec. 31. Continue reading
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Donations are spiking in the Okanagan as a study shows them dropping across Canada
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Canadians are not opening up their wallets like they used to, according to a new “generosity index” study by the Fraser Institute… Continue reading
Charitable donations declining in Alberta: study
Albertans are giving a smaller portion of their income to charity, according to a study by the Fraser Institute. That trend mirrors a national slide in charitable giving. Continue reading
Advent of Gratitude: Lethbridge invention offers unique way to donate over the holidays
The charitable advent calendar has spread far outside of Lethbridge, already reaching more than a million people on Facebook. Continue reading
Annual Mother’s Day fundraising brunch at Halifax Rotary Club draws hundreds
All funds raised goes to support local charities. Continue reading
Fewer Canadians giving to charity, but more is being given
Fewer and fewer Canadians are giving to charity, tax data shows. (But those who do give are giving more.) Continue reading
Kelowna Salvation Army surpasses goal for 2016 Christmas campaign
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Despite coming up short days before Christmas, the Kelowna Salvation Army not only realized their $750,000 goal, they surpassed it. Continue reading
Charitable giving in Canada drops to 10-year low, according to tax data
Canadians are becoming less generous and giving fewer donations to charity than they did a decade ago, according to the 2016 Generosity Index published by the Fraser Institute, which analyzed donations claimed on tax returns. Continue reading
Economy to blame for fewer donations, higher demand of Edmonton charities
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Several organizations are crediting the economy for lower donations for Christmas programs. Continue reading
Charitable giving down across Canada; Manitobans remain most generous: study
A new study suggests fewer Canadians are giving to charity, and those who are donating are giving less than they used to. Continue reading