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A N.B. single mother says she can’t find housing because she has a child

A single mother living in New Brunswick says property owners in the area have denied her rental applications because she has a child. Melanie Centis, who lives in Moncton, said she began searching for available apartments after deciding to sell her five-bedroom home once her three adult children moved out. …

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Single shoes, phones and cash: Winnipeg arena staff work to reunite patrons with lost items – Winnipeg

If you’ve ever left something behind at a large event, you know the feeling of frustration or hopelessness trying to get it back — but for Glen LaFrenais and his team, trying to reunite patrons with their lost items is a daily occurrence. LaFrenais, senior director of security for guest …

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Winnipeg’s Camp yAAC gives everyone a voice: ‘Cheering for every single activity’ – Winnipeg

For three days each summer, 15 kids from Manitoba gather at Camp Manitou for swimming, zip-lining, canoeing, and other summer activities. “When I go through the schedule every morning, there’s cheering for every single activity throughout the day, which is really fun,” said Mary-Alex Willer. Willer is the executive director …

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An Ontario single mom who couldn’t afford fresh food helping others with rising costs

An initiative that started to help out her family and neighbours in London, Ont., struggling with the cost of food during the pandemic is now helping ensure 76 families’ fridges are full. Leah Dyck, 34, the founder of the VanDyck Foundation which runs Fresh Food Weekly, said she started the …

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Impaired charges after single vehicle collision in Gravenhurst, Ont.

Police in Gravenhurst, Ont., say no injuries have been reported after an alleged impaired driver crashed into a fence. Ontario Provincial Police officers in Bracebridge, along with Muskoka paramedics and Gravenhurst fire, were reportedly called to a single vehicle collision around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. A vehicle was found through …

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Winnipeg group ‘humbled’ by Bonnie Raitt’s Grammy win for single written by them – Winnipeg

A Winnipeg duo is celebrating a career-validating moment after one of their songs earned veteran singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt a Grammy at this year’s ceremony. Raitt picked up three trophies including one for best Americana performance for Made Up Mind. The song was written by brothers Joey and Dave Landreth of …

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This single mom applied for her OSAP funding months ago. As classes begin, she’s still waiting

Amy Wesselink turned her life upside down so she could head back to school this month, but a delay in her Ontario student funding has her worried she’s going to have to drop out with nearly $8,000 in tuition fees coming due. A hairdresser and a single mom of four, Wesselink says her income sank amid COVID-19 public health measures. …

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Single mothers’ lawsuit against province’s legal aid system heads to B.C. Supreme Court

The B.C. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday from a group of B.C. single mothers who are challenging the province’s legal aid system. The case, launched in 2017 by the Single Mothers Alliance, argues the province’s legal aid funding for women fleeing abuse is inadequate, and puts them further at risk. A judge …

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