CTV News Salvation Army Christmas campaign down nearly 50 per cent as kettles go unstaffed Nine days before Christmas, the Salvation Army is launching a desperate appeal for volunteers. The agency reports its seasonal goal is off by nearly 50 per cent, simply because of … Dec 16, 2025 Read more
Canadian Affairs How culture shapes volunteerism in Canada A recent Statistics Canada report shows differences in volunteerism rates by race and immigration status. About 70 per cent of racialized Canadians volunteered in 2023, compared with 74 per cent … Dec 16, 2025 Read more
BGC Charlottetown Holiday Wishes Campaign The Holiday Wishes Campaign (formally called our Holiday Hamper Program) with BGC Charlottetown is a heartwarming initiative that connects businesses with children’s wishlists, allowing them to spread joy to local … Dec 15, 2025 Read more
CTV News Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023. … Dec 13, 2025 Read more
CBC News Some provinces are selling U.S. booze again — with a holiday twist. Is yours one of them? How are Canadians feeling about buying American these days? Well, when it comes to U.S. alcohol, many are again raising a glass. But that doesn't mean their elbows are down. Dec 11, 2025 Read more
CB Volunteer pilot flies 2-day mission to save 6 puppies from dump Ori Kaplan, a volunteer pilot with Canadian Wings of Rescue, recently completed a very special transport — flying six puppies abandoned in a dump in northern Manitoba to an Ontario … Dec 10, 2025 Read more