THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT HOMELESSNESS
TORONTO, ON–The homeless crisis in Ontario has reached critical with an estimated 80,000 people experiencing homelessness in 2024 (The Association of Municipalities of Ontario). It is no longer simply the disheveled on the corner that account for this forgotten community: it is our neighbours, family, friends, former associates, and children. …
Legs for Literacy partners with Medavie
MONCTON, NB, Jan. 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Legs for Literacy is excited to announce a three-year partnership with Medavie focusing on supporting the annual Legs for Literacy – Courir pour Lire run, being held this year from October 3-5, navigating through the communities of Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview, New Brunswick. …
New Journalism Fellowship Investing in Local News Open for Submissions
OTTAWA, ON– The Michener Award and Rideau Hall Foundations (MAF and RHF) are thrilled to announce that the new Norman Webster Fellowship is now accepting submissions. This new Fellowship is designed to amplify the ecosystems of small Canadian newsrooms; recognize their critical role in keeping communities connected; providing a diversity …
A Celebration of Winter Wellness: Trans Canada Trail Launches Fifth Annual Blahs to Ahhhs Initiative
OTTAWA, ON–As the calendar flips to Blue Monday – often regarded as the gloomiest and most challenging day of the year – Trans Canada Trail is launching its fifth annual Blahs to Ahhhs campaign. Running through mid-March, the nationwide initiative encourages people across the country to embrace the outdoors and …
Defeat Duchenne Canada Marks 30 Years of Progress with Major Research Funding Announcement
LONDON, ON–Defeat Duchenne Canada is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of relentless progress in the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). On January 30, 2025, this milestone celebration will launch with the announcement of more than $900,000 in new research grants awarded to two world-class scientists …
Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation Around Ontario’s Great Lakes
TORONTO, ON–Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods and wildfires and more gradual changes like thawing permafrost and rising sea levels, affecting the safety and quality of life of our communities. Acting now will help protect our …
Mobile Giving Foundation Canada Supports National Text-to-Donate Campaign
New text-to-donate campaign enables Canadians to support youth mental health by texting $5 donations, with Bell matching contributions up to $1 million; 100% of proceeds to benefit six leading youth mental health organizations across the country. OTTAWA, ON–The Mobile Giving Foundation Canada (MGFC) is pleased to support a national text-to-donate …
Government of Canada announces the theme for Black History Month 2025
Minister Khera unveils theme for this year’s Black History Month OTTAWA, ON–Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, …
The Hilborn Group Ltd acquires Foundation Magazine
The Hilborn Group Ltd acquires Foundation Magazine TORONTO, ON. The Hilborn Group has acquired Foundation Magazine from Lloydmedia Inc, effective January 1st, 2025. As Canada’s national magazine for the philanthropic sector, Foundation Magazine launched in 2019 with the mandate to connect philanthropy, the business sector and societal benefactors in a …
Column: A Question of Generosity, with Paul Nazareth ( aka The Generosity Guy)
It’s Bud the spud from the bright red mud Rolling down the highway smiling The Spuds are big on the back of Bud’s rig (‘cause) They’re from Prince Edward Island – Stompin’ Tom Connors by Paul Nazareth As a kid, my immigrant parents gave us a powerful gift in the …