Feeding Change: North York Harvest Food Bank on the verge of becoming self-sufficient
The food bank based in northern Toronto is working to triple its capacity by next spring to create a long-term solution to food insecurity.
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Scammers steal Calgary Foundation brand, target personal info and money
Anyone targeted by the scam should call local police.
Fossil fuel companies use philanthropy to ‘stifle community opposition’: Environmental Defence Canada
The charity’s research highlights ten tactics that the fossil fuel industry uses to “protect its profits and delay climate action.”
Penticton, B.C. eyed as the latest city to construct a tiny home village
The B.C. government is proposing the construction of small, temporary shelters in Penticton to provide stability to people experiencing homelessness.
First fully-electric buggy to roll into the Arctic tundra
Polar Bears International will become the first non-profit to use an EV buggy in the Arctic tundra.
More non-profits and organizations must register as lobbyists under stricter federal rules
In the summer, the Commissioner of Lobbying, Nancy Bélanger, announced that her Office will expect registration from any business or organization that lobbies for eight or more hours in any rolling four-week period.
Canadian Mennonite University to give first-year students free housing
A first-of-its-kind initiative at the university in Winnipeg will eliminate housing costs for first-year students.
Behind the scenes of a non-profit merger: preparing staff, funders and the CRA
In September, Ampere, which specializes in delivering STEAM learning in Canada’s North, announced that it would be taking over the programs and operations of Canada Learning Code.
More grants, less admin: New non-profit coalition to advocate for government funding reform
Imagine Canada, the Ontario Nonprofit Network, and the Community Sector Network of Prince Edward Island are among the coalition members.
Hot Docs: Can political opposites be good friends? This documentary votes yes
Two Canadians with opposing political views joined the non-profit Braver Angels group to help depolarize politics and discover an unexpected friendship along the way - all while being captured on film.
Scammers steal Calgary Foundation brand, target personal info and money
Anyone targeted by the scam should call local police.
Fossil fuel companies use philanthropy to ‘stifle community opposition’: Environmental Defence Canada
The charity’s research highlights ten tactics that the fossil fuel industry uses to “protect its profits and delay climate action.”
Penticton, B.C. eyed as the latest city to construct a tiny home village
The B.C. government is proposing the construction of small, temporary shelters in Penticton to provide stability to people experiencing homelessness.
First fully-electric buggy to roll into the Arctic tundra
Polar Bears International will become the first non-profit to use an EV buggy in the Arctic tundra.
More non-profits and organizations must register as lobbyists under stricter federal rules
In the summer, the Commissioner of Lobbying, Nancy Bélanger, announced that her Office will expect registration from any business or organization that lobbies for eight or more hours in any rolling four-week period.
Canadian Mennonite University to give first-year students free housing
A first-of-its-kind initiative at the university in Winnipeg will eliminate housing costs for first-year students.
Behind the scenes of a non-profit merger: preparing staff, funders and the CRA
In September, Ampere, which specializes in delivering STEAM learning in Canada’s North, announced that it would be taking over the programs and operations of Canada Learning Code.
More grants, less admin: New non-profit coalition to advocate for government funding reform
Imagine Canada, the Ontario Nonprofit Network, and the Community Sector Network of Prince Edward Island are among the coalition members.
Hot Docs: Can political opposites be good friends? This documentary votes yes
Two Canadians with opposing political views joined the non-profit Braver Angels group to help depolarize politics and discover an unexpected friendship along the way - all while being captured on film.
