Low Income

• Nova Scotia won’t buy air conditioners for low-income people with health issues

  A Nova Scotia woman on income assistance who succeeded in forcing the province to pay for her air conditioner says she's sad other low-income people won't get the same relief.

  Canada

  Jun 25
  
• Manitoban JC Haney’s path from mental health struggle to nonprofit leadership

  Manitoban JC Haney has struggled with mental health for years and after realizing how hard it was to get the help he needed, he started a non profit to help others struggling.

  Health

  Oct 19, 2023
  
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• Hamilton food bank partners seeking $1.25M as annual donations drop rapidly

  Hamilton Food Share and 16 hunger-relief partners are seeking some $1.25 million in annual funding from the city to purchase bulk food and ensure they meet community demand.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
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• Future of vendors uncertain as clock ticks down on Vancouver’s DTES Market

  The controversial market, which supporters say provides vulnerable people with critical income, is being forced to move at the end of the month, but doesn't have a new home yet.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• Hamilton food banks report 40% increase in visits year over year

  The agency that provides for Hamilton's food banks said more people are using the services year over year with many coming two or three times every 30 days.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2023
• Single parents can save money with new K-Days ticket pack

  K-Days said that with 16 per cent of families headed by single parents, it is this year introducing a package deal that covers one adult plus two youth. K-Days runs July 21-30.

  Entertainment

  Jun 28, 2023
• ‘Own their smiles:’ MLHU opens low-income dental office in Strathroy, Ont.

  Located in The Shops of Sydenham, the new clinic will provide services for free to low-income seniors and to children under the age of 17 who come from low-income families.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2023
• Edmonton grant offers property tax break for non-profits’ affordable housing properties

  The City of Edmonton announced a new affordable housing grant available for non-profits that exempts them from paying property tax on their affordable housing properties.

  Economy

  May 11, 2023
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• Federally backed initiative to support thousands of Manitobans with housing benefits

  A joint initiative by the provincial and federal governments aims to support thousands of vulnerable Manitobans through rent and housing benefits

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
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• London, Ont. volunteers offer free tax clinics to low-income residents

  The Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre in London, Ont., is one of 20 different free tax-filing options for low-income people and families amid the 2023 tax season.

  Consumer

  Mar 7, 2023