Advocacy groups applaud Canada’s new cap on bank NSF fees
The federal government introduced new rules capping non-sufficient funds fees to $10 for personal chequing and savings accounts. The new rules go into effect today.
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Calgary community services to begin sharing data, promising ‘more reliable support’ to vulnerable clients
Distress Centre Calgary has been piloting a Community Information Exchange (CIE) in the city in partnership with other non-profits and public sector services. It would allow organizations working with the same individuals to enter and view data about that person’s journey through various frontline systems.
OP-ED: Resisting the sprint
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Microcourses aim to help equip Canadians with job-ready skills at no cost
As part of RBC’s ambition to equip people with the skills for a thriving future, the financial institution is helping Canadians adapt to the changing job market with microcourses and upskilling tools at no cost.
Victoria, Kelowna and Quebec City have the most vibrant arts and culture scenes, new index finds
The inaugural Arts Vibrancy Index showed that mid-sized cities often outperformed major Canadian cities on several indicators, including the overall share of arts and culture businesses, arts and culture revenue per capita, and arts and culture jobs per capita.
Future of BC Rent Bank uncertain amid no new provincial funding
The BC Rent Bank is at risk, after the province’s budget did not promise any new funding for the program.
Trailblazing Iraqi-Canadian activist Yanar Mohammed killed outside Baghdad home
The feminist leader's death is a devastating loss for women's rights movements in Iraq and around the world, say advocates.
Calgary community services to begin sharing data, promising ‘more reliable support’ to vulnerable clients
Distress Centre Calgary has been piloting a Community Information Exchange (CIE) in the city in partnership with other non-profits and public sector services. It would allow organizations working with the same individuals to enter and view data about that person’s journey through various frontline systems.
OP-ED: Resisting the sprint
How non-profits can interrupt urgency culture and build workplaces where people can actually thrive
Partnered Partnered content Microcourses aim to help equip Canadians with job-ready skills at no cost
As part of RBC’s ambition to equip people with the skills for a thriving future, the financial institution is helping Canadians adapt to the changing job market with microcourses and upskilling tools at no cost.
Victoria, Kelowna and Quebec City have the most vibrant arts and culture scenes, new index finds
The inaugural Arts Vibrancy Index showed that mid-sized cities often outperformed major Canadian cities on several indicators, including the overall share of arts and culture businesses, arts and culture revenue per capita, and arts and culture jobs per capita.
Future of BC Rent Bank uncertain amid no new provincial funding
The BC Rent Bank is at risk, after the province’s budget did not promise any new funding for the program.
Trailblazing Iraqi-Canadian activist Yanar Mohammed killed outside Baghdad home
The feminist leader's death is a devastating loss for women's rights movements in Iraq and around the world, say advocates.
