Poverty
Wesley Day Centre, hub for Hamilton’s most vulnerable, closing its doors
A hub for downtown Hamilton’s most vulnerable is being forced to close its doors after more than 20 years. Continue reading
NDG food depot awarded one of Quebec’s top health prizes
The Depot Community Food Centre works to ensure food security in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and surrounding areas. Continue reading
Vernon residents pack town hall meeting to debate safe injection site
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
More than 200 Vernon residents came out. Continue reading
City report to recommend ending 7-year pause on subsidized housing in Edmonton’s inner core
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A report to be released Tuesday morning will recommend a pause on building subsidized housing in Edmonton’s core be lifted. Continue reading
Nova Scotia coalition calls for policies to help reduce child poverty
Nova Scotia has particular issues with worsening child poverty. Continue reading
Mohawk College announces 5-year plan to fight poverty through education
Challenge 2025 will build on Mohawk’s City School model, which physically brings the classroom into lower-income neighbourhoods. Continue reading
Notable Edmonton chefs provide more than just a meal for those in need
A unique dinner prepared for some impoverished Edmonton by some of the city’s top chefs provided some food for thought in terms of the meaning of community in Alberta’s capital. Continue reading
This Toronto doctor helps people get more money to improve their health
For Dr. Gary Bloch’s patients, having more money has a bigger effect on their health than just getting a prescription. Continue reading
‘It’s an exciting moment’: Advocacy group applauds Winnipeg plan for poverty reduction
Advocacy groups are pleased to see Winnipeg take action on poverty by moving forward to create a poverty reduction strategy over the next year. Continue reading
Whitby woman befriends homeless Toronto man, works to grow Durham homeless initiative
A Whitby woman is continuing with her push to help the homeless in Durham Region. Continue reading