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.
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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.
$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 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.
$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.
PyroGenesis Signs $1.3M Cement Industry Energy Contract
Montreal's PyroGenesis wins a $1.3 million contract to supply plasma torch technology for decarbonizing cement production in Europe. A key step for the industry's net-zero goals.
Calgary fan collects 700+ bears for Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss
Calgarian Shannon Fox is on a mission to collect over 700 stuffed animals for the Calgary Hitmen's annual Teddy Bear Toss on December 7. The event aims to gather 30,000 bears for charity.
Dell family donates $6B to 'Trump accounts' for kids
Michael and Susan Dell announce a historic $6 billion donation to fund accounts for 25 million American children. Get the full details on this major philanthropic move.
Windsor Blood Donation Centre Now Accepts Whole Blood
Windsor's Plasma Donor Centre is fully booked after starting to accept whole blood donations. Canadian Blood Services cites soaring demand, with appointments needed to support a critical national supply.
Rogers Sugar Employees Keep 40-Year Charity Tradition Alive
For nearly four decades, Rogers Sugar employees in Vancouver have run a holiday raffle for The Province's Empty Stocking Fund, raising thousands for local children. Learn how this union-driven tradition thrives.
Giving Tuesday Boost for Edmonton Charities with Matched Funds
EPCOR's dollar-for-dollar match on Giving Tuesday is amplifying donations for Edmonton's Bissell Centre and YESS, providing critical winter support for families and youth in need. Discover how community generosity is making a difference.
Hamilton program converts parking tickets into toys
The City of Hamilton launches a festive initiative allowing residents to pay off parking tickets by donating new, unwrapped toys. A creative way to give back this holiday season.
Hamilton parking tickets now fund toy donations
The City of Hamilton launches a seasonal initiative allowing residents to pay parking fines with new toy donations, supporting local families in need this holiday season. Learn how to participate.
Winnipeg Toy Mountain adds new donation sites for 2025
Winnipeg's Toy Mountain campaign adds new drop-off locations to meet rising holiday demand. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at Access Storage and other sites across the city.
Teen collects 3,315 items for St. Stephen Food Bank
Gavin Stubbert's remarkable food drive gathered 3,315 essential items for the St. Stephen Food Bank, demonstrating youth leadership in community support during challenging times.
Veterans Food Bank donations down 80%, needs help
The Veterans Association Food Bank in Calgary reports an 80% decline in donations, putting veteran support services at risk. Community assistance urgently needed.
Liver Transplant Gives Ontario Dad Second Chance
James Scott Wilson received a life-saving liver transplant at Toronto's Ajmera Transplant Centre after battling end-stage liver disease. His story highlights organ donation's power.
Urn with cremated remains donated to Niagara thrift store
Niagara police are attempting to return a sealed wooden urn containing cremated remains that was accidentally donated to a local thrift store. Help reunite these remains with their family.
Richcraft family gives $20M to Ottawa Hospital
The family of Richcraft Homes founder Kris Singhal has donated $20 million to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation's new Civic Campus campaign. This major gift supports healthcare transformation in the National Capital Region.
Richcraft founder gives $20M to Ottawa Hospital campaign
Kris Singhal and family donate $20 million to Ottawa Hospital Foundation's Campaign to Create Tomorrow, supporting new Civic Campus construction. Learn about this transformative healthcare investment.
Windsor Goodfellows Annual Paper Drive Underway
The Windsor Goodfellows hit the streets for their crucial annual paper drive on November 27, 2025. Volunteer Tiz Cipolla leads donation efforts at key intersections to support local families in need.
Calgarian's 5-year kidney donor wait reveals transplant crisis
Rossalyn Fritz waits 9 hours daily on dialysis as new report shows rising deaths on transplant lists. Her story underscores Canada's growing organ donation crisis.
$1M Legion donation for veteran VR PTSD treatments
Edmonton's HiMARCC receives $1 million Legion donation for groundbreaking virtual reality therapy treating PTSD in Canadian veterans. Innovative treatment shows promising results.
$25K Flames donation kicks off Salvation Army kettle drive
The Salvation Army's 2025 Kettle Campaign launches in downtown Calgary with a generous $25,000 donation from the Calgary Flames Foundation, marking the season's first major contribution.
$50M for Princess Margaret Cancer Early Detection Program
Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation receives transformative $50 million donation to establish groundbreaking early detection research program in Toronto, advancing cancer care.
Quebec organ donation success at risk from new bill
New data reveals a 17% increase in transplants and record donors in Quebec, but a proposed bill banning religious symbols could disrupt the system and cost lives.
Pacers' Andrew Nembhard donates equipment in Toronto
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard supports his hometown by donating sports equipment to a local Toronto community centre, inspiring youth through sports.
LifeLabs donates $10k to Women in Crisis in Guelph
LifeLabs donates $10,000 to Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. Learn how this supports survivors.
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