Scott Thompson: Christmas Tree of Hope raises millions for kids — thanks to you
Since 1976, you have helped CHML raise over $5 million for children’s charities across the Greater Hamilton and Burlington area. Continue reading
Charities
Several factors to blame for drop in holiday donations to Edmonton charities
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
Some Edmonton charities have seen a drop in donations this holiday season compared to last year, but they’re hoping to make up the difference in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Continue reading
Hoping to stretch your donation dollar? Watchdog reveals Canada’s 10 top charities
Between high operating costs and a lack of financial transparency, it may be difficult to know what charity to donate to and whether your money is actually going towards the cause. Continue reading
Ottawa mosque loses charity status for promoting ‘hate and intolerance’
The Canada Revenue Agency took action against the Ottawa Islamic Centre and Assalam Mosque following audits that raised concerns about its roster of guest speakers. Continue reading
MP Alex Nuttall announces record amount of funding for Barrie summer jobs
According to Nuttall, 208 jobs were created in the area with $761,024 in funding. Continue reading
Municipalities still on the hook for employer health tax as province finalizes rules
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Municipal governments are still going to have the foot the bill for the provincial government’s new employer health tax. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: Foreign interests have easy path to interfere in Canadian politics
Vivian Krause traces the dollars and exposes a network of shell charities set up seemingly for no other purpose than to move money around to various environmental causes. Continue reading
B.C. government looking at payroll tax supports as charities, non-profits struggle
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is considering changes to the contentious payroll tax. Continue reading
Kingston police arrest woman on fraud charges
KINGSTON, Ont. – A 52-year-old Ontario woman is facing fraud charges after allegedly funnelling over $600,000 of her employer’s money into bank accounts for charities of which she was a board member. Kingston police say the woman was working as comptroller for a local business while also serving on the board of two charities in… Continue reading
Opposition wants government to look into B.C. charity’s links to Qatar group
A Jewish advocacy group said it was “shocked” a Canadian charity remained registered despite a federal audit that alleged it was “controlled or influenced” by a Qatar-based group tied to Hamas. Continue reading