Canadian Blood Services Urges Holiday Season Donations
Canadian Blood Services emphasizes the constant need for donors during the holidays. Learn why this season is a crucial time to give the gift of life.
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Calgary Blood Donors Needed Urgently Over Holidays
Canadian Blood Services issues a critical call for donors in Calgary this holiday season. Your donation can save lives. Book an appointment today.
Sask. city lets drivers pay parking tickets with toys
A Saskatchewan city offers a festive alternative to paying parking fines, allowing drivers to donate toys instead. Discover how this initiative spreads holiday joy for children.
Sporting Christmas Fund Approaches $50,000 Milestone
The Sporting Christmas campaign nears $50,000, with donors honouring loved ones like Corrine Weiman and supporting the Salvation Army's hamper program in Saskatoon. Learn how to contribute.
Urgent Call for Holiday Blood Donations in Canada
Canadian Blood Services makes an urgent appeal for donors this holiday season. Your donation can save lives. Book an appointment now.
Manitoba donates $2.6M to charities from U.S. liquor sales
The Manitoba government is distributing $2.6 million to local charities, funds generated from liquor sales to U.S. buyers. Learn how this cross-border initiative supports community programs.
Toy Mountain campaign faces donation shortfall in Kitchener
The Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign in Kitchener is experiencing a significant donation shortfall, prompting an urgent call for community support to ensure children receive gifts this holiday season.
Anonymous $500K Donation for Muskoka Paramedics
Paramedics in Muskoka receive a transformative anonymous donation of half a million dollars. Discover how this generous gift will support emergency services in the community.
Harvard morgue manager gets 8-year prison term for body parts scheme
A former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has been sentenced to eight years in prison for her role in a macabre scheme to steal and sell donated human remains. Discover the shocking details of the case.
Bezeses donate $5M to neurodiversity education leader
Philanthropists Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez award a transformative $5 million grant to a pioneering neurodiversity education organization. Discover the impact of this major donation.
Donation Box Stolen from Festival of Northern Lights
A donation box was stolen from the Festival of Northern Lights in Owen Sound, Ont. Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on video surveillance. Read more on the impact.
Ottawa Valley teen needs living kidney donor by February
A 17-year-old in the Ottawa Valley is in a race against time to find a living kidney donor. Learn about the urgent need and how the community can help save a young life.
Dolls with Down syndrome features donated to Calgary kids
The PREP Society in Calgary received a special donation of 15 dolls representing children with Down syndrome from Bee You Kids, promoting inclusion and representation.
Multi-million dollar boost for STARS Air Ambulance in Winnipeg
STARS Air Ambulance in Winnipeg receives a major multimillion-dollar donation from Manitoba Blue Cross, enhancing critical care transport services across the region. Learn how this impacts emergency medical response.
N.S. 'Jammies for Grammies' Gifts Pajamas to Seniors
A heartwarming Nova Scotia initiative, Alyssa's Angels Jammies for Grammies, donates cozy pajamas to seniors for Christmas. See how this community effort is spreading holiday cheer.
Smoke and CO alarms donated to Ramara Fire Department
Enbridge Gas has donated combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to the Ramara Fire and Rescue Services to enhance community safety. Learn about this vital initiative.
Choosing a Blood Pressure Monitor for 2025
Learn how to select the right home blood pressure monitor for accurate readings. Our guide includes top-rated models for 2025 and key features to consider for your health.
Leduc shop's food drive targets 20,000 items for local bank
The Hobby Spot & QCB in Leduc is motivating the community with a major food drive, aiming to collect 20,000 items for the local food bank by Saturday, December 20, 2025.
N.S. family starts IWK toy drive to honor late daughter
A Nova Scotia family delivers a truckload of toys to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, honoring their compassionate daughter's memory and bringing joy to young patients.
Urgent Call for Plasma Donations in Ottawa
Canadian Blood Services issues an urgent appeal for plasma donors in Ottawa. Your donation is critical for life-saving treatments. Find out how you can help today.
Banana Ripeness Guide: Nutrition Changes at Each Stage
Discover how a banana's sugar, starch, and vitamin content shifts as it ripens. Dietitians explain which stage is best for diabetes, workouts, gut health, and more.
$10M Gift to University of Saskatchewan School for the Arts
University of Saskatchewan alumni Bob Xu and Linda Chen donate $10 million to the School for the Arts, honoring outgoing President Peter Stoicheff. The transformative gift will fund curriculum, theatre expansion, and student support.
Ottawa driver blows 3x legal limit after resident call
An Ottawa driver was arrested after a concerned resident reported a stumbling person. Police found the driver with a blood alcohol concentration three times the legal limit. Read the details.
Healthy Foods That Cause Blood Sugar Spikes
Nutritionists reveal how smoothies, oatmeal, and other 'healthy' foods can cause glucose spikes and crashes. Learn the GI/GL difference and simple tricks for steady energy.
Ottawa art collector's remission after gifting entire collection
Bill Staubi, Ottawa's prolific art collector, gave away his vast collection after a terminal cancer diagnosis. In a remarkable twist, his cancer disappeared. Discover his story of art, community, and an unexpected second chance.
Tarantino Calls Paul Dano the 'Weakest Actor in SAG'
Director Quentin Tarantino launched a scathing critique of actor Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood,' calling him the 'weakest actor in SAG.' Get the full story on the shocking Hollywood feud.
$2M gift funds women's health research chair at IWK
A transformative $2 million donation to the IWK Foundation establishes the Dr. Margaret Oulton Accelerate Chair in Women+ Health Research, promising major advances in care.
Donations for Jamaica stolen from Mississauga storage unit
A massive haul of donations destined for hurricane victims in Jamaica was stolen from a Mississauga storage unit. Volunteer Michael Bennett shares the devastating impact. Read more.
Ottawa driver's blood alcohol nearly double limit after crash
An Ottawa driver in their 40s registered a blood alcohol concentration of 130 mg after crashing into a ditch and hydro pole. Police issue a holiday season warning.
Indigenous mother breaks silence on mafia recruitment
A young Quebec mother shares her story of being recruited by the Blood Family Mafia. Her account sheds light on organized crime's impact on vulnerable communities in Canada.
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