Nova Scotia’s Nonprofit Sector: Resilient, Essential, and Ready for Change
What IONS’ 2025 State of the Sector Report Reveals About Nova Scotia’s Nonprofit Sector Nova Scotia’s nonprofit and charitable sector continues to prove its strength and value. The 2025 State of the Sector Report paints a picture of steady progress and ongoing strain. It shows organizations that drive local economies, care for communities, and innovate […]
What Happened at the BC Ostrich Farm: A Summary of Key Facts
A concise Q&A outlining what has been publicly reported Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, British Columbia became the centre of national attention after a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1. The situation sparked months of protests, court hearings, and public debate as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) worked to […]
Liquid Biopsies: The Simple Blood Test That’s Transforming Cancer Care in Canada
How a Quick Blood Draw Is Replacing Painful Procedures, Reducing Scanxiety, and Delivering Faster Answers for Patients For cancer survivors, the years following treatment are often defined by persistent fear. Follow-up monitoring under the old system demanded physical trauma: patients endured painful needle or surgical biopsies, which brought risks of infection and weeks of recovery […]
Nova Scotia Approves North America’s First Whale Sanctuary
A New Home for Marineland’s Belugas The Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) is an American non-profit dedicated to changing the way people relate to whales and dolphins by bringing an end to their exploitation and creating coastal sanctuaries, assisting with international marine mammal rescues, and advancing whale and dolphin science. People often misunderstand the behaviour of […]
Hope After Hurricane Melissa
Charities and Community Organizations Rally to Support Jamaica and the Caribbean Charities and Community Organizations Rally to Support Jamaica and the Caribbean When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica and parts of the Caribbean in late October 2025, it left behind a trail of destruction and heartbreak. Entire communities were flooded, homes and roads were washed […]
Why Accessible Therapy Shouldn’t Be a Privilege in Ontario
If you’ve ever opened your laptop to find a therapist in Ontario and closed it in frustration minutes later, you’re not alone. Across the province, long waitlists and high fees make getting help feel like climbing a hill that never ends. Publicly funded therapy can take months, sometimes even years, to access, while private sessions […]
Forget the Pharmacy: Doctors Are Prescribing Something Unexpected for Anxiety—And It’s completely free
B.C. Researchers Are Turning Nature Into the Next Health Revolution We often think the most powerful treatments for our complex health problems are dependent on the next multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical breakthrough. But what if the most potent medicine is hiding in plain sight, in the forests and parks we are struggling to protect? A different […]
Meet 5 B.C. Charities Making Mental Health Support Feel Human Again
Young people leading the change Across British Columbia, young people aren’t just talking about mental health, they’re rewriting the conversation. From peer-support programs to advocacy campaigns and digital tools, youth across the province are stepping up with creativity and compassion. In a world where mental health challenges often feel overwhelming, their work proves that change […]
See How This Charity Is Stirring the Conversation Around Rodeo Traditions
Rodeo or Reality Check? The debate over animal welfare in rodeo events continues to spark discussion across Canada. Animal Justice raised the alarm over rodeo events that took place at the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in October, which they say may have violated Alberta’s Animal Protection Act. Animal Justice has submitted a complaint to the […]
