Morningside Legacy Project: Creating Space for Story, Ceremony, and ConnectionAt Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), we are privileged to work and learn on the Traditional Territories and Treaty Lands of many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Through ongoing relationships with Indigenous…
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- Women are Becoming AnimalsA Bop Reports note Crocodiles with leather purses. Mountain Goats in puff sleeve boho shirts. Animals foregoing shoes, and girls, now Toucans, selling their Kia Souls to fly wingtip-to-wingtip to work, while Rabbits sleep on their…

Notice to Community: Transition to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)Transition to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) NOTICE TO COMMUNITY Date: October 13, 2026 From: Chief and Council and SȾÁUTW̱ Finance Effective December 1, 2026 After the effective date, payments to community members will be processed…
Video circulating in Chilliwack reportedly shows assault of young girl, RCMP saysOfficers said that on Nov. 8, they received a report of an alleged assault involving a group of youths and a female victim that happened that evening.
Invitation : Nonviolence Sharing Circle, Oct. 4Inspired by the Global Days of Listening that a nonviolence youth group organized from Afghanistan, Conscience Canada is inviting you to a zoom meeting for listening and sharing. The theme: What does nonviolence ask of us? Alternatively…
- Jaunuary 7, 2026 One Week In.Revulsion. My whole body shakes with it. I have to turn off and shut down from the TV, from all media. But I can’t, it’s like a car crash or a natural disaster taking place in real time. I feel sick to my stomach. Here it is 2026 – a year…

- Hope Circuits with Dr. Jessica RiddellWhen Professor Jessica Riddell began writing Hope Circuits: Re-Wiring Universities and Other Organizations for Human Flourishing on June 1, 2020, the world was only a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic. As institutions scrambled to…

- Man wanted for Annex assault and theft; woman accused of hate-motivated assaultSee more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Read More

Jasper weighs transit expansion, including Marmot Basin routeJasper could introduce winter bus service to Marmot Basin in November 2027 as part of a proposed five-year transit expansion plan that would more than double the Municipality's annual operating subsidy. On Tuesday, September 29, committee…
- Métis National Council Commends Senate Committee Amendment to Bill C-9 to Criminalize Residential School DenialismThe Métis National Council (MNC) welcomes the decision of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights to amend Bill C-9 to include the criminalization of residential school denialism, an important and overdue step toward addressing…

- Métis Governments Advance Shared Housing Priorities at Inaugural Métis Policy ForumHistoric gathering strengthens collaboration to improve housing outcomes for Métis citizens and communities The inaugural Métis Policy Forum (MPF) concluded today, convening Métis governments from across the Homeland, alongside Métis…

Indigenous Youth Cultural Resilience Grant 2023The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million that will help charities, non-profits and Indigenous Governing Bodies to acquire the tools they need to adapt and modernize so they can better support pandemic…
We Rise Again Fund to Support Those Impacted by Wildfires with Rebuilding and Mental Health SupportsWe Rise Again Fund to Support Those Impacted by Wildfires with Rebuilding and Mental Health Supports Donations will support Shelburne County, Hammonds Plains/Tantallon, and other acutely impacted communities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 06…
Forward.Together: Connecting Philanthropy with Indigenous CommunitiesForward.Together: Connecting Philanthropy with Indigenous Communities A Transformative Gathering September 5, 2023 (Fredericton, NB) – Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation will hold its inaugural event, Forward.Together: Connecting…
- Vernon launches online survey to help decide future of Grahame Park playgroundThe City of Vernon wants to hear from residents as it decides what to do with a well-used playground in town. The city has launched an online survey for the playground at Grahame Park, which is nearing the end of its useful life. Residents…

- Anti-Hate Response NetworkRecently, Waterloo Region has seen an increasing tide of hate-motivated actions and attacks. The Waterloo Regional Labour Council is forming a Anti-Hate Response Network to work alongside community groups to organize counter-protests. Fill…

FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on flights that halted travel across the USThe Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures are resuming after a nationwide ground stop on Friday. The agency says the measures were taken do to communications problems. The Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin…
- “I’m With the Band:” The Benefits of Band ParticipationIt’s common knowledge that music students often do better in school than their non-musical peers. Some studies have even shown that American music students score an average of 31 points higher in reading, 23 points higher in math, and 31…

- Music & Time Management: 11 Tips for More Practice TimeLook back through our posts, and you’ll find plenty of blogs exploring the endless benefits kids and adults can reap from playing music. Of course, in order to actually enjoy these benefits you’ve got to do something that, for many…

- Learning Music Through Goals & Realistic ExpectationsSo you, or your child, are starting out on the exciting adventure that is learning music! Amazing! What are your expectations for the journey? Any goals? If you have some, have you written them down? Have you put them somewhere that you’ll…

- CAF and Royal Roads University formalize new subsidized education pathwayThe Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Roads University (RRU) have finalized an agreement establishing a new program aimed at increasing access to subsidized officer education at Canadian civilian universities. Beginning in September…

Images taken by Canada’s most prolific voyeur in Greater Victoria continue to spreadAs Canada’s most prolific voyeur serves prison time for victimizing more than 600 women and girls across the capital region, the surreptitious non-consensual images Derek Yin Yeung Chan took and uploaded online, continue to spread. “You…
Abbotsford Welcomes Newcomers at 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration(L-R) Abbotsford School District Superintendent Dr. Nathan Ngieng, Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens, Abbotsford Police Chief Constable Colin Watson, and Diversity Education Supervisor Muhi Bakini. Residents and newcomers from across…
Fuel for Learning: An Educator Reflects on the Power of Starfish PacksStephanie has been part of the Abbotsford Senior Secondary School community for more than 35 years. Starting her career as an educational assistant before transitioning into a school career advisory role, she has witnessed firsthand how…
Tickets Now Available for the 20th annual Archway Community Builders’ Awards2025 Community Builders’ Awards Recipients Tickets are now available for the 2026 Archway Community Builders’ Awards (CBAs) presented by Fortis BC. This year marks a milestone of 20 years of recognizing outstanding community, leadership…
- Organizations contribute $100,000 to pier restorationThe City of White Rock acknowledged the continuing generosity and dedication of the Semiahmoo Rotary Club and the Friends of the Pier committee this week, following a significant contribution to support the project to upgrade and refurbish…

Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs Opens Public Comments on Hamilton’s New Protected Major Transit Station Area Official PlanOntario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is reviewing three significant official plan amendments approved by Hamilton City Council on October 7, 2026, for compliance with provincial planning policies and objectives. The three…
- Built together: How South Markham is growing community from the ground upThis post Built together: How South Markham is growing community from the ground up ">%%POSTTITLE%% appeared first on United Way Greater Toronto ">%%BLOGNAME%% . If you are reading this on another site, it has been scraped without…

- West Kelowna woman fined for laptop use while driving in VernonMany people are still working remotely, but BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) is reminding drivers that vehicles are not offices, and using your laptop while operating a vehicle could land you with a steep fine. A 52-year-old West Kelowna woman…

- Building Our Strategic Plan—TogetherAt KW Habilitation, our new strategic plan didn’t begin in a boardroom. It began with people. The people who live this work every day. The people we support. Their families. Our staff. Our partners. Our community. We believe that the…

- People with Lived Experience Building Leadership SkillsLeadership and Lived Experience The Experts in Lived Experience Council is beginning to take shape as a meaningful and empowering part of KW Habilitation’s future. In its early stages, the Council is bringing together people who draw on…

Progress Continues at 115 University Avenue EastProgress Continues at 115 University Avenue East Exciting progress is underway at 115 University Avenue East as construction continues to move forward and new life returns to this important community space. While renovations are ongoing…
Tech issue grounds flights across U.S., causing disruptions at B.C. airportsA communications outage affecting U.S. air traffic control has halted departing flights across the United States and is causing delays and cancellations at Canadian airports. Vancouver International Airport said Friday that U.S.-bound…
- Grounded planes at U.S. airports may lead to delays, cancellations for Canadian flightsThe grounding of flights at all U.S. airports is beginning to have international impacts. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop Friday afternoon (Nov. 13), citing telecommunications issues. The agency said in a post to X…

Insights: What is supportive housing, who is it for, and how does it work?Photo: FIRST UNITED is redeveloping their site at Gore and Hastings Street to include 4 floors of programming and services, and 7 floors of affordable housing which includes 35 units of supportive housing, operated by Lu’ma Native Housing…
- The Power of Eviction Prevention: How BC Rent Bank Saves Renters and Government $27.5MEvictions represent a profound disruption in the lives of renters. Eviction negatively impacts mental health, family stability, and community ties. As housing affordability continues to be a pressing issue in British Columbia, BC Rent Bank…

Is Friday the 13th actually unlucky? A statistician debunks the popular mythWhat to know Jeffrey Rosenthal, a University of Toronto statistics professor, found no evidence that Friday the 13th is unluckier than any other day, after studying explained deaths in Ontario. Three common origin stories behind the…
- Toronto’s Pearson Airport provides update on non-U.S. travelToronto Pearson Airport says domestic and international flights that do not require travel through U.S. airspace are continuing to operate despite the nationwide flight shutdown in the United States. More than 100 flights to and from the…

- PAGC hosts Food Giveaway to help families when groceries are expensiveMax Pahtayken Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Daily Herald Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) handed out shopping bags of groceries on Friday, giving low income families free groceries at a time when food prices are sky high. Prince…

- E-scooter rider hit by car near Moss ParkToronto police are investigating after a woman riding an e-scooter was hit by a car in the city’s Moss Park neighbourhood on Friday. Emergency crews were called to the area of Sherbourne and Shuter Streets at approximately 6:40 p.m. for…

- Mission RCMP surround residence on 287 StreetPolice were out in force at what appeared to be a standoff in the Ruskin area on Friday afternoon, Nov. 13. Neighbours reported that a man had barricaded himself inside a home at Triple Creek Estates, and firearms were known to be in the…

- Supporting Newcomers through Collaboration: Findings from HIPC Fall 2025 Community ForumFindings from HIPC’s 2025 Community Forum Read Now

- 44th annual Santa parade returns to Victoria’s Inner Harbour areaThe Santa parade returns to its relatively new route in downtown Victoria for the 44th annual event Nov. 28. “Get your mittens, your toques and your hot cocoa ready. We’re talking kids on shoulders, sparkling parade entries, Christmas…

- Fog grounds Friday flights as weather keeps frustrating NWT airlines"Unseasonably warm weather is never good for flying." Fog in Yellowknife created a chaotic Friday at the city's airport. NWT airlines have struggled for days. The post Fog grounds Friday flights as weather keeps frustrating NWT airlines…

- Community Living Ontario Welcomes New Provincial Budget Investments in Developmental ServicesFor immediate release // Toronto, Ontario Friday, March 27, 2026 Community Living Ontario is pleased to see the inclusion of new funding to support people with developmental disabilities in the 2026 provincial budget. The budget includes…

- The National Housing Council Wants to Hear Your Perspective on Accessible HousingThe National Housing Council is an advisory body to the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. The Council has launched a Review Panel on the lack of accessible housing in Canada and is inviting all individuals and…

Council Newsletter: Spring 2026 (March-May)Council Members Lead Workshop on Inclusive Meetings at Karis Connected Conference – Toronto On May 1, 2026, Dzidra Halar and Brianne Taggart attended the Karis Connected Conference in Toronto, where they led a workshop on creating more…
- Notice of Public Hearings – October 28, 2026The Municipality of East Hants will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the following applications: Official Community Plan Amendment Council proposal to adopt a new Municipal Planning Strategy policy and Subdivision Bylaw regulation…

- Claresholm Christmas Hamper ProgramThe Claresholm Christmas Hamper program, organized by the Claresholm Local Press, is starting up again this year to help those in need have a nice Christmas dinner and ease the extra expense the holiday season brings. The program has been…

🇨🇦In just the last 5 years, more than 140 churches have “caught on fire” or been vandalized in Canada. While 0 mosques have burned down.What a coincidence… In just the last 5 years, more than 140 churches have "caught on fire" or been vandalized in Canada. While 0 mosques have burned down. What a coincidence… https://t.co/jcleVqz0UX pic.twitter.com/st8JArQNTs…
- Hiya’s Story: “I Believe You”“I believe you.” These three words are the foundation of Hiya’s work. Hiya is a Victim Support Worker at Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV). Her clients are child and youth survivors of violence. For these young people, Hiya…

- All departing U.S. flights grounded due to communication problemThe FAA investigates a nationwide air traffic control failure as travellers face widespread disruption and Washington seeks $30.1 billion for system upgrades

"I realized that I didn’t see myself represented at decision-making tables."By: Soomin Han, GreenPAC Parliamentary Intern for the Environment Navigating Unfamiliar Spaces Similar to many others’ entry into a...
- Ancient civilization links discussed by Spanish archeologists at Portage College presentationWhat does the Portage College Indigenous Arts program have to do with archeological excavations halfway around the world? A special presentation inside the McGrane Theatre at Portage College’s Lac La Biche campus on Wednesday, September 16…

- Portage College Receives $4.8 Million in Government of Alberta Expansion Funding to Grow High-Demand ProgramsLac La Biche, AB. – Portage College will create 200 new student seats across eight high-demand programs thanks to more than $4.8 million in targeted enrolment expansion funding from the Government of Alberta through the 2028-29 academic…

- Portage College 2026 President’s Award of Excellence recipients recognizedJaime Davies, Jim Henson and Gail Hiar are this year’s recipients of the 2026 Portage College President’s Award of Excellence. The three Portage College employees received the recognition at the Welcome Back event for all staff, held this…

Communications outage halts takeoffs across United StatesThe Federal Aviation Administration halted takeoffs across the United States Friday after an outage disrupted air traffic control communications nationwide. The post Communications outage halts takeoffs across United States appeared first…
- Dates set for Comox Valley Regional District and Deep Water Recovery summary trialDates have been set for a summary trial between the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and Deep Water Recovery’s ship breaking activities in Union Bay. The summary trial is scheduled to take place on Nov. 25, 26, and 27, 2026. The CVRD…

- VIRCS: Creating belonging for newcomers in VictoriaThe Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) supports newcomers across Greater Victoria with programs that build connection and belonging. As a Hosted Organization of the Victoria Foundation, this work is sustained through…

We’re reimagining Victoria’s Vital Signs for the futureFor two decades, Victoria’s Vital Signs has helped our community understand itself by tracking what matters. It highlights emerging issues and connects people and resources to where they’re needed most. This year, the Victoria Foundation…
- Victoria Foundation distributes over $6.19 million to 243 organizationsJust over $6.19 million is being distributed this year to 243 organizations in the capital region, through the Vital Stream of the Victoria Foundation’s flagship Community Grants Program. This annual program aims to help strengthen the…

- U.S. nationwide ground stop disrupts cross-border flights at Canadian airportsA nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports on Friday disrupted cross-border flights at several Canadian airports, including Toronto Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau, while NAV Canada said its systems were operating normally. The U.S.…

- Stolen vehicle from Elgin County found unoccupied on Adelaide Street South in ChathamChatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Chatham-Kent police found a stolen vehicle on Adelaide Street South in Chatham on Thursday night. An officer on patrol found the unoccupied vehicle at about 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 12. It had been…

‘Over-policed, under-protected’: U of T faces backlash over rejected discrimination reportWhat to know A University of Toronto working group has accused the institution of failing to protect its Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian communities after the university rejected its 177-page report, Over-Policed, Under-Protected , and all…
All US Fights groundedCTV is reporting that "All flights in the United States are grounded due to “extraordinary circumstances,” the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday. The FAA issued the ground stop after a 'communication issue impacting all…
- Hand Up Cupboard Hosting Grad Dress Giveaway for Local StudentsWith graduation season approaching, Hand Up Cupboard is helping local students prepare for their special day by hosting a Grad Dress Giveaway in Warman on Saturday, November 14th. The event will take place at the Warman Senior Center…

- Cape Breton non-profit adds seven units to youth supportive housing programNew Dawn purchases Sydney property to combat youth homelessness Cape Breton Post, September 24, 2026

- New Dawn offers free workshop to help CBRM renters navigate tenancy rulesSYDNEY, N.S. — New Dawn Enterprises and the Cape Breton Regional Library will host a free Tenant Advocacy Workshop on Tuesday, October 6, to help renters understand their rights and responsibilities under Nova Scotia’s Residential…
