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Calgary Food Bank Sees 63% Spike in Demand Amid Rising Costs

Community Kitchen Program Calgary reports a 63% increase in demand as one in four Alberta families faces food insecurity. Executive director Sundae Nordin details the struggle to feed a growing number of seniors, students, and working people.

$25K Boost for Windsor Police Mental Health Teams

Windsor police and hospital officials announce a $25,000 investment to enhance local mobile mental health crisis response teams. Learn how this funding aims to improve community safety and care.

Halton Mayors Urge Ontario Emergency Declaration

Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.

Ontario Food Bank Use Hits Record High, Warns Report

Feed Ontario's 2025 Hunger Report reveals over 1 million people relied on food banks last year, signaling a looming crisis in homelessness, healthcare, and community stability. Immediate action is urged.

Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls

Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.

Ottawa Food Bank Visits Double Since 2019

The Ottawa Food Bank's 2025 Hunger Report reveals a 101% increase in visits since 2019, urging all government levels to address the affordability crisis. Read the full story.

UN: Sudan relief operations near collapse

The UN migration agency warns Sudan's humanitarian operations are collapsing amid escalating violence. Millions face starvation as aid delivery becomes impossible.

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