Why Canada Must Invest More in Black-Led Organizations
Black Canadians make up more than 1.5 million people and approximately 4.3% of Canada's population, making them one of the country's fastest-growing demographic groups. Yet despite their growing presence and contributions to Canadian society, Black-led organizations continue to receive only a fraction of the funding needed to support their communities. According to the landmark report […]
How One Weston-Mount Dennis Program Is Teaching Life Skills Many Toronto Students May Never Learn in School
Most students spend years learning math, science, and English, but many graduate high school without knowing how to create a budget, build a professional network, or navigate a job interview. These practical life skills often play a major role in determining future success, yet they are rarely a formal part of the curriculum. In Toronto's […]
10 Animal Sanctuaries in Canada Providing Refuge for Rescued Animals
10 Animal Sanctuaries in Canada Providing Lifelong Refuge for Animals Across Canada, animal sanctuaries provide safe, permanent homes for animals that have been rescued from neglect, abuse, commercial exploitation, research facilities, abandonment, and other difficult circumstances. Unlike shelters or rescue organizations that focus on adoption, many sanctuaries provide lifelong care to animals that cannot be […]
How SickKids' "Scrubs in Our City" Showed That Connection Drives Healthcare Innovation
For 25 years, the annual Scrubs in the City gala has taken Toronto's philanthropic community on a journey around the world. Past events have drawn inspiration from destinations like Tokyo, Rome, Mykonos, and Paris, transforming each evening into an immersive experience. But for its milestone 25th anniversary, the gala chose a different destination: home. This […]
The Massive Gap in Manitoba’s Addiction Fight That Begins After Rehab Ends
A Growing Crisis Across Manitoba Every year, thousands of Manitobans complete addiction treatment programs with hope for a fresh start. But for many, the hardest part of recovery begins the moment they leave. Without stable housing, ongoing support, employment opportunities, and a community to lean on, the transition back to everyday life can quickly become […]
Hundreds Turn Out for Toronto's 5th Annual 2-Spirit Pow Wow Despite Uncertain Weather
As National Indigenous History Month begins across Canada, I found myself at Milliken Park in Toronto's east end for the 5th Annual Pow Wow hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. The weather had other plans. Like many summer weekends in Toronto, the forecast seemed to change by the hour. Dark clouds drifted over […]
From Loss to Action: How Mother’s Around Canada Fight to End Impaired Driving
Every impaired driving statistic represents a person: a parent who never came home, a teenager whose future was cut short, or a family forever changed by one reckless decision. Across Canada, stories of tragedy linked to alcohol- or drug-impaired driving continue to surface despite decades of awareness campaigns and stricter laws. Thousands of families have […]
Le rock au service d'une bonne cause : des groupes locaux s'unissent pour soutenir l'unique clinique de la mémoire dédiée de l'Est de l'Ontario
La démence touche plus de 700 000 Canadiens, et ce week-end, les résidents d'Ottawa ont l'occasion de soutenir l'unique clinique de la mémoire dédiée de l'Est de l'Ontario tout en profitant d'une soirée de musique live. Si votre samedi soir idéal comprend une boisson fraîche, des paniers de chips et de salsa à volonté, et […]
Rocking for a Cause: Local Bands Unite to Support Eastern Ontario’s Only Dedicated Memory Clinic
Dementia affects more than 700,000 Canadians, and this weekend Ottawa residents have an opportunity to support Eastern Ontario's only dedicated memory clinic while enjoying a night of live music. If your perfect Saturday night involves a cold drink, basket after basket of chips and salsa, and singing along to classic rock anthems, we may have […]
