Barrie Christmas Cheer Calls for Community Help
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is rallying the community to support local families facing hardship this holiday season. Learn how you can contribute.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is rallying the community to support local families facing hardship this holiday season. Learn how you can contribute.
The City of Barrie clarifies its winter operations, addressing resident concerns about snow clearing, sidewalk maintenance, and response times. Get the facts for a safer season.
Discover 20 unique British Columbia food products perfect for holiday gifting. Support local brands and delight foodies with everything from artisanal bread to specialty spices.
Harvest Manitoba reports a significant increase in demand from larger, younger families struggling with food insecurity in Winnipeg. Rising costs are pushing more households to seek assistance.
A woman seriously injured in Barrie in June has died. Police continue their investigation, seeking information about the incident on Henry Street. Read the latest.
Toronto-Dominion Bank reports a rise in quarterly profit, driven by increased interest income. Get the key financial details and analysis for Canadian investors.
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 6% rise in food costs for 2026, with meat prices leading the surge. A family of four could pay nearly $1,000 extra. Learn the key drivers and how to adapt your budget.
The Barrie community is invited to celebrate Hanukkah with a public Menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall. Join in for this festive tradition marking the Festival of Lights.
Laurentian Bank CEO Éric Provost details the strategic $1.9 billion asset sale to National Bank and Fairstone Bank, marking a significant shift for the Canadian financial institution. Learn the details and implications.
The CFIA has issued a food recall for pistachios in Saskatchewan due to potential Salmonella contamination. Check your pantry and stay informed.
Four major Vancouver organizations are joining forces to tackle food waste and insecurity in the city. Learn how this new coalition plans to make a difference for local communities.
The family of Sacha Charles is grieving after the Barrie mother of two was allegedly murdered. Her common-law spouse now faces a murder charge as the community reels from the loss.
The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre launches its largest annual holiday drive with a significant donation boost. Learn how the community can help fight hunger this season.
Laurentian Bank's sale to National Bank is finalized. Learn what this means for account holders, services, and the future of banking in Canada. Get the full details here.
Laurentian Bank of Canada has finalized its sale, with assets divided between Fairstone Bank and National Bank. Get the details on this significant shift in Canadian banking.
Barrie, Ontario, was hit with 43 centimetres of snow during a prolonged winter storm, causing travel chaos. Get the details on the cleanup and impacts.
Barrie residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited reopening of Bayview Drive ends construction delays and traffic headaches. Get the full story on the completed project.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is struggling to meet its fundraising goal due to unprecedented demand this holiday season. Learn how the community can help.
Food bank reliance in Canada has hit a critical level. Learn the key facts and discover concrete ways you can support your community during this urgent time of need.
Discover how Fredericton's weekly samosa tradition has become a beloved community ritual, creating friendly competition and bringing people together every Saturday.
London community members volunteered at Business Cares Food Drive grocery store weekend as food banks face donation challenges. Learn how you can help local families.
The Veterans Association Food Bank in Calgary reports an 80% decline in donations, putting veteran support services at risk. Community assistance urgently needed.
New report reveals alarming food insecurity levels across Canada, with Prairie provinces hit hardest. Learn how Canadians are coping with rising food costs.
The Ottawa Food Bank's 2025 report reveals a 101% surge in visits since 2019. While a testament to community support, its efficiency may be reducing government urgency to tackle poverty directly.
The 26th annual Business Cares Food Drive launches in London, Ontario as community faces unprecedented demand for food assistance. Learn how you can help.
Barrie's New Year's Eve celebration relocates downtown for 2025. Discover the new venue, entertainment lineup, and family-friendly activities planned for the festive event.
A major road closure is coming to south Barrie as McKay Road shuts down for months of infrastructure upgrades. Learn the details and plan your commute.
Kitchener's Onkel Hans Food Drive successfully distributed more than 34,000 meals to those in need. Learn how community efforts are making a difference in food security.
Edmonton Transit Service launches annual Stuff a Bus campaign to collect food donations for local food banks. Help fill the bus starting November 26, 2025!
West Island Mission in Montreal reports increasing numbers of poverty-stricken families seeking assistance as food insecurity becomes more severe in the region.