Blip or trend? Government funding to charities jumped by $30 billion in early pandemic
Why It Matters
All levels of government announced new funding for the charitable sector during the pandemic. But how much did organizations net in total? And is the boost in funding here to stay?
Funder launches new, $500,000 participatory grantmaking process for racialized migrants in B.C.
Why It Matters
Indigenous-led AI modelling gets boost, helps build impactful investments
Why It Matters
For Indigenous communities, indicators prioritizing community health and wellbeing need to be baked into decisions about physical infrastructure.
How to transfer the family business to your kids without igniting a family feud
Why It Matters
Closing a family business has broader impacts and implications on the community surrounding it - especially in terms of neighbourhood wealth and job losses.
Volunteer firefighters fill countless roles in rural communities, so why are their numbers shrinking?
Why It Matters
More than 70 per cent of Canadian firefighters are classified as volunteers, but thousands have hung up their turnout gear in recent years. New recruitment strategies and better funding could help turn the tide.