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• ‘The need has never been greater’: Barrie Food Bank launches spring food drive

  With the need in the community at an all-time high, the Barrie Food Bank's spring drive hopes to collect 100,000 pounds of food and $100,000 by the end of April to meet demand.

  Canada

  Mar 29
• Opposition, labour group call for tax reform in N.S. amid rising cost of living

  The Nova Scotia Liberals and a major labour group are calling for tax reform so that workers can keep more money in their pockets as they struggle with the rising cost of living.

  Canada

  Mar 28
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• Prom-flation: How buying a prom dress in Ontario is unimaginable for some famillies

  With inflation making basic necessities a struggle for many, affording luxury items like a prom dress may not even seem like an option for families struggling to make ends meet.

  Economy

  Mar 25
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• Canada’s bank deposit insurance limits being reviewed after SVB collapse, trade group says

  The Bank and Trust Companies Association, which has called for coverage to be doubled, says the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation is reviewing the current regime.

  Money

  Mar 21
• Penticton, B.C. marks 1 year anniversary for community fridge and pantry

  “It’s good that it is used so much but the difficulty is that we simply can’t keep up."

  Canada

  Mar 19
• Banking turmoil is adding to sense of looming economic ‘precipice.’ What’s next?

  The mounting feeling of economic disaster comes as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to table the government's latest budget on March 28.

  Economy

  Mar 19
• University students forced out of Halifax apartment worry about steep housing costs

  Halifax students say their landlord is using a loophole to increase rent rates by not renewing fixed-term agreements. Though legal, it's forcing them out of their affordable units.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• ‘It’s scandalous:’ People in Halifax share their struggles to find housing at NDP event

  The Nova Scotia NDP held a town hall meeting on housing in Halifax on Thursday night. Those who spoke said affordability and availability is leading to a great deal of stress.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Canada’s federal budget for 2023 will be released on March 28: Freeland

  The federal government's budget for 2023 will be released on March 28, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Friday.

  Economy

  Mar 10
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• Halifax developing plan to fight food insecurity amid high costs of living

  A senior planner with the city says the JustFOOD Action Plan represents a decade of work and aims to improve access to nutritious meals in HRM through innovation.

  Health

  Mar 8