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CANADA | May 08, 2024

[Article] How Non-Profits Can Save Money on Marketing

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Canada's housing strategy having 'limited' impact on housing need, PBO says

The federal government has spent less than half of the funding earmarked for a pair of flagship housing programs as the need for affordable homes grows along with a yawning "affordability gap," says C

Protect yourself from discriminatory loans by following these five steps

Black? Indigenous? A woman with a low income? In poor health? A new study from Loans Canada, an online loan search and comparison platform, reveals the alternative lending application process is ridd

Alberta Culture Days to offer 100-plus events

Alberta Culture Days, the month-long celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit, will feature more than 100 free activities for Albertans to enjoy. Alberta’s government awarded 1

Doors open to new Indigenous housing in Edmonton

The governments of Alberta and Canada will provide more affordable housing for Indigenous peoples in north Edmonton. Through this important project, Indigenous families, seniors, students and individ

Seniors in 'complete shock' when income supplement is cut after receiving emergency benefits

Seniors are facing unexpected clawbacks as a result of receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Like employment insurance, the guaranteed income supplement (GIS) is income-tested. That means

Hinshaw: We need to learn to live with COVID without extraordinary measures

An op-ed from Dr. Deena Hinshaw in response to the changing COVID-19 measures set to take place in Alberta. I am sorry that the way I communicated about the planned changes to our COVID-19 response

First look inside pioneering multi-million pound Brighouse housing project

The scheme, Railway Bridge View in Brighouse, will see the creation of 65 one and two bed apartments – most available for affordable rent but some through shared ownership - as well as a range of am

Beaumont council adopts age-friendly strategy

On July 13, Beaumont city council unanimously approved the adoption of an age-friendly strategy. As the meeting’s agenda information explained, the population of people aged 65 and older in Beaumon

Government extends COVID-19 benefits and business supports to support stronger economic recovery

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the Government of Canada continues to adapt its support to deliver support to those who need it, heal the wounds of the pandemic recession, and build a strong recover

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