Countdown to the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day — April 22, 2020
To mark the six-month countdown to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22, 2020), Earth Day Network and partners issued major announcements on a worldwide press call this morning, including the launch of the global mobilization EARTHRISE. Earth Day campaigns are intended to activate at least a billion people …
Official groundbreaking ceremony marks the first step in building a new SickKids
TORONTO–SickKids Foundation and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) held an official groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the transformative first step towards building a new SickKids. This monumental milestone was celebrated with shovels entering the ground on the site of what will become the new Patient Support Centre (PSC). In attendance …
Alzheimer Society of Canada encouraged by research news
Over half a million Canadians with dementia require accelerated research and new treatments TORONTO–The Alzheimer Society of Canada welcomes the news that Biogen and Eisai will seek regulatory approval from the U.S. FDA for the drug aducanumab based on results of a new analysis of the Phase 3 EMERGE clinical …
Lack of funding leaves millions of children in conflict and disaster zones at risk – UNICEF
$4 billion humanitarian appeal nearly 50 per cent unfunded heading into final quarter of 2019 GENEVA and NEW YORK–Millions of children living in areas affected by conflict and disaster are at risk because of substantial shortages in funding for lifesaving humanitarian programmes, UNICEF said today. To date, UNICEF has only …
Avison Young to hold sixth annual global Day of Giving
Employees across the company will participate in community activities on October 24 TORONTO–Mark E. Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm, announced today that it will hold its sixth annual global Day of Giving this Thursday, October 24. “On October 24, thousands …
Milestone reached: 50 million children’s breakfasts raised for Breakfast Club of Canada
Walmart Canada’s annual fundraising campaign surpasses major fundraising milestone following 17th annual campaign MISSISSAUGA–Walmart Canada’s annual in-store fundraising campaign has now raised enough to provide the food to serve 50 million breakfasts in Breakfast Club of Canada’s programs. Walmart Canada has also allowed to raise awareness around children’s food insecurity, …
Major donation for physical rehabilitation now and in the future
MONTRÉAL–Joseph Broccolini, Executive Vice-President of Broccolini, has announced a major donation of $100 000 in support of the REA Foundation. Founded in 1949, Broccolini has a long history of success and a generous commitment to giving back to the community. Since it opened its doors, it has donated over $1.5 …
Writers’ Trust of Canada announces Charlie Foran as new Executive Director
TORONTO–The Writers’ Trust of Canada today announced Charlie Foran as the organization’s new Executive Director. He will replace Mary Osborne, who will leave at the end of 2019 after seven years with the Writers’ Trust. Foran assumes the role in January 2020. Foran is a Member of the Order of …
FAIR Canada returns $2.4 Millon to Jarislowsky Foundation
TORONTO–FAIR Canada has returned $2.4 million to the Jarislowsky Foundation because it was unable to meet the 200% matching condition, as governments, securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations have been generally unwilling to provide adequate support. FAIR Canada has applied to governments, regulators and SROs over the years to support its …
RBC Future Launch supports new Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter
TORONTO–Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) has announces new, first ever award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter. The award is funded by the RBC Foundation in support of RBC Future Launch, a commitment to helping young Canadians prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. “Journalists for Human Rights is …