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Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows

A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023. …

Some provinces are selling U.S. booze again — with a holiday twist. Is yours one of them?

How are Canadians feeling about buying American these days? Well, when it comes to U.S. alcohol, many are again raising a glass. But that doesn't mean their elbows are down.

Charity food drives: are they the answer? Here's what Calgarians say

Is it time for Canada to consider something like government food stamps to address hunger? Atul Bir says 10 years ago, he would have said no. We’re looking out for …

GoFundMe's 2025 Year in Help Report Reveals A Growing Community of Global Helpers

GoFundMe today released its 2025 Year in Help report, offering a sweeping look at how individuals and nonprofits came together on the platform to support one another through crisis, milestones, …

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund distributes $300,000 to 131 food banks across Canada

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is significantly ramping up its annual donations to food banks across the country this year. Faced by an uncertain economic environment marked by loss of …

‘It’s hard to take’: Huge haul of donations destined for hurricane-ravaged Jamaica stolen from Mississauga storage unit