Relief

• ‘Woefully inadequate’: N.S. announces $2,500 grant for fishers impacted by wildfires

  The province has announced that it will provide financial assistance to licensed fisheries in Nova Scotia affected by wildfires, but fishers say it isn't enough.

  Money

  Aug 10
  
• Kelowna, B.C. breweries create special beer for Ukraine

  "We both decided that we would donate everything that we could to Ukraine."

  Lifestyle

  Mar 28, 2022
  
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• Aeolian Hall to hold benefit concert for Ukraine March 24

  Set to take place at 7 p.m. on March 24, the Aeolian Hall says all proceeds from a concert in support of Ukraine will be directed to the International Red Cross.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2022
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• Haitian Montrealers scramble to send relief following earthquake

  A 7.2-magnitude earthquake devastated part of the nation Aug. 14, and Montrealers with roots in Haiti fear things could get much worse before they're able to do anything. 

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2021
• How can we help Montreal’s homeless population beat the heat?

  Officials at one homeless shelter in Montreal are asking the public for help, saying donations of bottled water are badly needed to help the city's most vulnerable population.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021
• Canadian small businesses seeking overhaul to government relief programs

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business's list of recommendations for the government includes re-working and expanding existing programs and offering debt forgiveness.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2021
• City of Victoria offering relief funding for business targeted by vandals

  A vandalism spree in Victoria that's left downtown businesses on the hook for thousands in damages has the city's mayor proposing a new funding program to help the victims.

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2021
• Canadian military troops leave Shamattawa

  Canadian Armed Forces working in a northern First Nation in Manitoba have left the community.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2021
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• Halifax Regional Municipality council to vote on $100K for Beirut relief effort

  The motion would see a $100,000 donation made to the Canadian Red Cross to assist in humanitarian efforts on the ground in Beirut following the Aug. 4 explosion.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2020
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• Halifax Water extends payment deferrals, removes fees and interest until Aug. 31

  Bill payments that have been deferred from March 13 can now be deferred until the end of the summer, according to a release.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2020