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1 in 4 Canadians fear income won't cover basic needs: Salvation Army poll
December 18, 2023 - 4:31 AM
TORONTO - A new survey suggests one in four Canadians are extremely concerned about having enough income to cover their basic needs, with the highest degree of hardship being felt by single parents.
'I have no fixed address': A look at encampments for homeless across Canada
October 23, 2023 - 5:12 AM
Federal housing advocate Marie-Josée Houle has called the spread of homeless encampments in cities across Canada a human rights crisis.
Salvation Army leader supports Kelowna-area fire fight with free meals
August 26, 2023 - 12:44 PM
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Jennifer Hansen was evacuated from her home in the West Kelowna, B.C., area last week, but that hasn't stopped the Westside Salvation Army captain from feeding firefighters and other evacuees.
In Labrador, those caring for a town's homeless population face backlash, criticism
June 18, 2023 - 3:00 AM
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. - On a recent spring day in a sandy church parking lot in Labrador, Vanessa Hamel stopped mid-sentence to lean out of a food truck window and wave to an approaching group of people.
Vancouver's homeless shelters are overwhelmed following heavy rainfall and decampment
April 10, 2023 - 3:23 PM
VANCOUVER - The president of the Union Gospel Mission says Vancouver's forced shutdown of an encampment has added another layer of stress to its staff as they put mats in hallways for the overflow of those needing shelter.
Volunteers join forces to help clean up after unprecedented flooding in B.C.
December 11, 2021 - 4:35 PM
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Caroline and Paul Mostertman have become accustomed to seeing their belongings floating by outside their flood-ravaged farm in Abbotsford, B.C., but it's the kindness of strangers showing up daily to clean up the mess that still startles them.
Spirit of Christmas still alive as hundreds of Canadians give the gift of giving
December 25, 2020 - 1:04 PM
The most wonderful time in a not-so-wonderful year has arrived and Canadians from coast to coast aren't letting the pandemic put a damper on their Christmas spirit. From cooking special dishes to delivering early Christmas hampers, many have found creative ways to celebrate while still in the throes of COVID-19's second wave.
Gov. Gen Julie Payette honours Canadians for bravery, volunteer service
July 01, 2020 - 3:00 AM
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced 123 Canadians who are being recognized for their skills, courage or dedication to service by receiving a decoration for bravery, a meritorious service decoration or the volunteer medal.
Charities, groups adapt Easter programs for those in need amid COVID-19
April 13, 2020 - 1:00 AM
TORONTO - For almost a decade, the Easter long weekend has brought almost 500 Haligonians in need to the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, where they tuck into a free, three-course meal surrounded by other diners and volunteers.
Armed Forces and neighbours pitch in to help snow bound Newfoundlanders dig out
January 20, 2020 - 1:00 AM
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Armed Forces personnel were deployed Sunday to help Newfoundland and Labrador dig out from the monster blizzard that paralyzed eastern regions of the province with record breaking amounts of snow, as forecasts called for yet more precipitation overnight.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo
Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit
Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same
Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r
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Killer whale calf trapped in B.C. swims out of lagoon on her own
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A killer whale calf made her own bid for freedom Friday for a potential reunion with extended family i
April 26, 2024 12:22 PM
Sister of Kelowna man who died while evacuated due to UBCO highrise excavation wants answers
A resident who was forced out of his home because of UBC Okanagan’s highrise construction in downtown Kelowna
April 26, 2024 12:18 PM
The Latest | Israeli drone strike kills 2 in Lebanon after Hezbollah fires at an Israeli convoy
An Israeli drone strike on a car in eastern Lebanon killed two people Friday, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency
April 26, 2024 11:31 AM
Honeymoon Suite celebrating 40 years with tour that makes stop in Vernon
Iconic Canadian rock band Honeymoon Suite is celebrating 40 years together with a tour that includes a concert in Ve
April 26, 2024 11:31 AM
Vigil to be held in North Okanagan for murdered woman
A candlelight vigil is being held tonight in the North Okanagan to remember a local woman who was murdered earlier t
April 26, 2024 10:30 AM
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