Charity

• Quebec teen sells eclipse glasses to help people in need

  Logan Laguë has been selling eclipse glasses all over the Eastern Townships. With the proceeds, he helps the homeless population, youth shelters and families in need.

  Canada

  Mar 30
  
• B.C. cancer travel charity says it has been left out of provincial funding

  Since 2002, Angel Flight of British Columbia has been transporting patients from Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast to appointments in Vancouver and Victoria.

  Health

  Mar 20
  
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• Charities saw fewer Canadians donate in 2022 as cost of living surged: StatCan

  As charities face higher demands and costs, Canadians appear to be giving less to them, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 15
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• Easter Seals hosts second annual “Curling for Kids” event

  Representatives of Easter Seals put their curling skills to task on Saturday to help raise money for Easter Seals and the children supported by the charity.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• Record $1.95 million raised at Corus Radiothon in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital

  To donate to the Stollery Children’s Hospital during the Corus Radiothon, please call 780-407-KIDS (5437) or visit stollerykids.com.

  Health

  Jan 26
• Corus Radiothon raises record-breaking $1.95M for the Stollery Children’s Hospital

  On its 25th anniversary, the 2024 Corus Radiothon raised a record-breaking $1.95M over two days for the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton.

  Health

  Jan 25
• Manitoba food banks faced record demand amidst challenges in 2023

  "We had the rising food prices, inflation, inflation, inflation, all of those things adding up to folks really struggling to be able to make ends meet this past year."

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023
• Wheelchair stolen from Sudanese refugee family who recently arrived in Calgary

  A refugee family from Sudan who just moved to Calgary has suffered a devastating blow. The electric wheelchair the mother used to allow her to leave the home has been stolen. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports on the challenges refugees with disabilities face when starting a new life in a new country.

  Dec 23, 2023
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• From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen

  "We don't all have the same chances in life, and I felt this guy deserved a second chance. It turned my anger into compassion and empathy," he said after retrieving his vehicle.

  Features

  Dec 22, 2023
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• Early Christmas luncheon at Surrey Urban Mission spreads ‘holiday cheer’

  Across the charity's four locations in Surrey, volunteers served more than 37,000 meals between January and November.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023