Charity

• Charity drive that lets people donate via vending machines returns to Southcentre Mall

  A unique vending machine aimed at helping to support charities both locally and globally has returned to Calgary's Southcentre Mall and it's all for a good cause.

  Canada

  Dec 7
  
• B.C. charities, passport seekers feel the pinch as Canada Post strike drags on

  Postal workers have been on the picket lines for weeks, calling for higher wages, better medical benefits and changes to the postal service’s use of temporary workers.

  Politics

  Dec 6
  
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• UGM Christmas Hamper Store gives families ‘the gift of choice’

  UGM spokesperson Sarah Chew said the program is a way to offer choice and dignity to families living in a precarious position.

  Canada

  Nov 28
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• Okanagan girl’s passing highlights need to donate to B.C. Children’s Hospital

  B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation is again hosting its long-running ‘Festival of Trees’ campaign to raise money for the province’s only pediatric hospital.

  Health

  Nov 21
• Grassroots group brightens holidays for Ukrainian families in B.C.’s Okanagan

  This year, the toy drive will support nearly 200 Ukrainian children in the Central Okanagan.

  World

  Nov 20
• B.C. steps up with over $2.57 million in donations for CKNW Kids’ fund

  British Columbians were alive with the spirit of giving on Tuesday, keeping operators busy as they chipped in to help make another successful CKNW Pledge Day.

  Money

  Nov 19
• ‘Heartbreaking’: Ontario food charity closes as high costs, low donations take toll

  One of Kingston's most beloved food charities, Loving Spoonful, will be ceasing its operations, mirroring a greater national struggle with food insecurity.

  Economy

  Oct 11
• B.C. veteran whose birthday tradition raised $460K for kids dies at 105

  John Hillman made headlines every year when he would walk laps around Carlton House in Oak Bay over a 10 day period to mark his birthday and to fundraise for a children's charity.

  Canada

  Jul 9
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• Café in Fredericton tiny home community aims to build friendship, workplace skills

  A New Brunswick tiny-home charity is bringing community on-site with a permanent café intended to build residents' workplace skills.

  Canada

  Jun 7
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• BC SPCA food bank in urgent need of supplies

  The BC SPCA says it has seen an 'ongoing decrease' in donations of pet food and supplies coming in since January, as people grapple with the rising cost of living. 

  Canada

  May 23