Poverty

• Homeless advocate upset after police kick people out of Edmonton LRT station during cold snap

  A member of an organization that provides food for Edmontonians is raising concerns after homeless people were kicked out of an LRT station amid freezing temperatures this weekend.

  Weather

  Feb 15
• N.L. can’t solve economic crisis without addressing poverty: advocates

  Doug Pawson, the executive director of End Homelessness St. John's, says the province should be reviewing its social support systems

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• 25,000 COVID care kits delivered to Albertans in areas with high rates of transmission

  COVID care teams across Alberta have delivered 25,000 care packages over the past month.

  Health

  Jan 10
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• Calgary woman says free lunch she got in school inspired her to help others

  Some of a Calgary woman's memories of elementary school are sitting with her friends at lunch time, not having anything to eat. Now, she is giving back.

  Features

  Dec 29, 2020
• Coronavirus: Sun Youth charity finds way to deliver Christmas cheer despite pandemic

  One group of volunteers has stepped up efforts to make sure no Sun Youth client is left out.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2020
• Grade 6 students fundraise care packages for Edmonton’s most vulnerable

  Students at an Edmonton school are balancing schoolwork with community advocacy, creating care packages for people in need this holiday season.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
• Spread the Warmth clothing drive collects thousands for Peterborough shelter systems

  The campaign collected socks, underwear, gloves, toques scarves and toiletries for several shelters in the city.

  Economy

  Dec 16, 2020
• Halifax charity hands out socks for cold feet this winter

  Snookie Socks is adding some warmth to those who need it the most in Halifax.

  Dec 15, 2020
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• ‘It’s our duty’: How giving Canadians a basic income can improve health and reduce costs

  The COVID-19 pandemic has resurfaced the debate on whether Canada should have a national basic income.

  Dec 5, 2020
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• Coronavirus pandemic has led to 40% increase of people seeking humanitarian aid: UN

  The United Nations has appealed for roughly $35 billion to help many of those expected to be in need next year.

  World

  Dec 1, 2020