Systemic change urged to fight hunger in Canada
Advocates say Giving Tuesday highlights a hunger crisis and the limits of charity. Matt Noble of the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank urges policy action, not rely on food banks. Josh Smee of Food First NL calls for systemic change and a basic income. Canadians made over two million food bank visits in March 2024, a new record, as campaigns push for means-tested income to lift people above poverty.
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Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank
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Josh Smee
Food First
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Kakabeka Falls students help pack hampers for Rural Cupboard
About 50 Kakabeka Falls Public School Grades 7 8 students will prepare and distribute holiday hampers for local families and seniors registered with Rural Cupboard Food Bank. The school will also host its Holiday Store December 12 18 raising funds for the food bank amid rising provincial food bank usage.
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Kelsi Soldera
Soldera
Kakabeka Falls School
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Sheila Maxwell
Feed Ontario Group
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Giving Tuesday drives help raise funds for local causes
Generosity flows on Tuesday as Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation aims to raise 44000 in 24 hours to buy a pediatric transfer deck with support from the Sandra Schmiller Foundation. Lakehead University and NOSM University also host drives matching or funding bursaries for students.
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Shelby Wideman
Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation
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Health Sciences Foundation
Sandra Schmirler
Lakehead University
Northern Ontario School of Medicine University
Fort Severn man saves wife from polar bear attack
A Fort Severn First Nation husband jumped onto a polar bear to shield his wife as they searched for dogs at 5 am. The bear attacked him and fled after a neighbour shot it. the man’s injuries are serious but not life threatening and police patrol the area.
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Fort Severn First Nation
Gillies Township warns slower road clearing after snowstorm
Gillies Township warns roads may take longer to clear after a forecast 10 centimetres of snow. The special weather event declaration notes it may take longer than usual to reach optimal conditions. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously on township maintained roads as crews work post storm.
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