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The surging cost of living doesn’t just have more Canadians turning to shelters and food banks for help — it’s also forcing charities themselves to do more with less, as the donors they rely on find their own budgets under pressure. Nov. 28 marks Giving Tuesday, the day after the Black …
Read More »Auditors allege Canadian charity helped Hamas financier – National
A government audit of one of Canada’s largest Muslim charities alleges some of its directors and employees were involved in “an apparent Hamas support network.” Canada Revenue Agency auditors cited the “troubling” allegation as one of the reasons it felt there were grounds to revoke the charity status of the …
Read More »Winnipeg mayor pledges $15,000 to charity in Ukrainian sister city – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg’s mayor says he’s donating $15,000 from his office budget to an organization helping those affected by the war in Ukraine. Scott Gillingham announced the donation Thursday in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Winnipeg’s sister city relationship with Lviv, Ukraine. “As …
Read More »Regina residents round up $25K in donations Terry Fox Walk – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted September 17, 2023 8:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size While some chose to walk, others ran and some brought four-legged friends for company, Regina residents ran a four kilometre marathon on Sept.17, around Wascana Lake to fundraise for cancer research. …
Read More »Charity fundraisers take ‘leap of faith’ from Regina’s tallest building – Regina
By Moosa Imran Global News Posted August 27, 2023 12:56 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dozens of Regina residents took a leap of faith in the name of charity this weekend. The Easter Seals annual Drop Zone event saw 47 people descend from the top of …
Read More »Riders don formal attire for charity motorcycle ride that “breaks stereotypes” – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg motorcycle enthusiasts donned their Sunday best and took to the streets today, riding through Winnipeg for a good cause. The Winnipeg edition of the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) attracted over 50 stylish riders. The event, which started in Sydney, Australia …
Read More »Ontario couple’s luggage containing tracker donated to charity by Air Canada
Worried about the airline losing your luggage on your next trip? More and more people are putting electronic devices like AirTags and Tile trackers on their bags just in case. It’s what one Ontario couple did, but it didn’t help them get their belongings back any faster. Nikita Rees-Wilson and …
Read More »Man runs for 24 hours for 7th year to raise money for Winnipeg homeless shelter – Winnipeg
Junel Malapad has been running on Boxing Day to raise money for the Siloam Mission homeless shelter in Winnipeg for seven years now. “I’m going to run about 100 to 160 km, somewhere in between there,” he said. He began running at 12 a.m. sharp on Dec. 26 and he …
Read More »Charity, champions and charm: 8 ‘This is BC’ stories that inspired us this year – BC
Throughout the year, Global News’ new series This is BC has highlighted uplifting and unique stories of people, places and communities across the beautiful province we call home. Twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Global BC reporter and anchor Jay Durant has delivered stories of the ordinary and the extraordinary, …
Read More »MacGregor-area farmer opens charity sunflower selfie spot for 2nd year
A Manitoba farmer is continuing his tradition of helping people take the ultimate sunflower-themed selfies — while also raising money to stamp out hunger and defuse a thorny problem some producers face from picture-hunting trespassers. Dean Toews, who farms just outside of MacGregor, Man., has again planted a large field of …
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