What $125 Buys During the Holidays in Montreal
As the Gazette Christmas Fund launches, we examine the difficult choices Montrealers on low incomes face with a $125 holiday cheque. Discover the real cost of gifts, food, and bills.
As the Gazette Christmas Fund launches, we examine the difficult choices Montrealers on low incomes face with a $125 holiday cheque. Discover the real cost of gifts, food, and bills.
The Salvation Army's 2025 Kettle Campaign launches in downtown Calgary with a generous $25,000 donation from the Calgary Flames Foundation, marking the season's first major contribution.
Federal housing funding worth $129 million for Calgary is jeopardized after city council repealed blanket rezoning. CMHC has paused payments pending clarity on zoning status.
Quebec municipalities led by Baie-Saint-Paul Mayor Michael Pilote criticize the Legault government's controversial use of the Green Fund to repay provincial debt. Learn more about the growing opposition.
The Salvation Army Windsor kicks off its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign, aiming to raise $250,000 to support food banks and shelter services for vulnerable residents in Windsor and Essex.
CPP Investments' joint venture in India acquires six logistics parks, expanding its global real estate footprint. Discover the strategic move's impact on Canada's pension fund.
Edmonton greenlights 10 affordable housing projects on surplus school grounds, creating over 1,300 units with federal funding support. Discover how this initiative addresses housing needs.
The Sporting Christmas campaign launches its 2025 drive, seeking donations for the Salvation Army's Christmas hamper program. Last year, $101,595 was raised to provide food and toys for Saskatoon families in need.
A First Nation community is establishing a sovereign wealth fund to invest in major development projects, creating long-term economic stability and self-determination opportunities.
The Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle campaign is back in Windsor, aiming to raise $250,000 for local community programs. Discover how you can help.
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Cambridge firefighters uphold 100-year tradition with Basket Fund campaign, packing groceries for families in need. See how this community initiative makes a difference.
UN climate talks COP30 conclude with a landmark deal to increase financial support for countries hardest hit by climate change. Discover the details and implications of this critical agreement.
Sports journalist Darrell Davis assumes leadership of Regina's Christmas Cheer Fund, continuing 33-year tradition supporting women's shelters. Campaign begins strong with $11,775 in early donations.
Valencia, a Haitian immigrant in Montreal, works overnight shifts at a seniors residence while raising five children. Despite financial struggles, she values Montreal's safety and education opportunities.
London City Council faces pressure to reopen 2026 budget deliberations after Salvation Army's rent bank program was omitted. The program helps prevent homelessness by providing emergency housing support.
Canada announces a major $1 billion contribution to the Global Fund, reinforcing its leadership in the global fight against infectious diseases like HIV, TB, and malaria.
Donald Trump's repeated questions about getting into heaven reveal his spiritual concerns. Read about his transactional view of salvation and what theologians say.
Quebec drivers will see reduced savings on licence renewals in 2026, with Class 5 licences costing approximately $50. Learn about the SAAQ's insurance fund changes.
Canadian Armed Forces and emergency services are conducting joint training exercises in Barrie to enhance emergency response capabilities. Stay informed about local military activities.
Global investment firm KKR aims to raise US$15 billion for new Asia-focused private equity fund, signaling strong confidence in regional growth opportunities and investment potential.
Ontario's Skills Development Fund faces scrutiny as recipients include adult entertainment club. Minister David Piccini defends program amid transparency questions.
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was removed from question period after refusing to retract comments about the Skills Development Fund. Read the full details of the heated exchange.
NDP Leader Marit Stiles was removed from question period after refusing to retract comments about the Skills Development Fund. Read the heated exchange details.
Brookfield Asset Management partners with Nvidia and Kuwait Investment Authority to launch $10 billion AI infrastructure fund, targeting global AI build-out with potential $100 billion in assets.
The Salvation Army begins its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign in Ottawa, anticipating greater community need. Learn how you can support vulnerable families this holiday season.
UCeed, Canada's largest university-based venture fund, celebrates five years of combining philanthropy with startup funding. Learn how it's driving innovation and economic growth.
Councillor Aaron Paquette proposes growing Edmonton's Ed Tel fund to $6B to offset property tax hikes, but experts question the feasibility amid regional tax disparities.
Edmonton councillor Aaron Paquette proposes transforming a $1-billion endowment fund into a sovereign wealth fund to curb property tax hikes and attract developers to the city.
Nine-year-old Stella Leblanc-Beaudoin, a child with Down syndrome, helps launch the 2025 Sun Christmas Fund for Variety Village, embodying this year's theme: 'the gift of possibility.'