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Homeless tents and campers have been occupying the Whatcom Road provincial rest stop along Highway 1 for over two years now. Residents have been calling the area unsafe, the garbage bins are overflowing, and truckers are unable to take their designated quick stop, while the Abbotsford Police and the City blame the provincial and federal governments for the mess.
Last week, St. George’s Anglican Church in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario celebrated 30 years of serving breakfast every single day. The Community Breakfast Program has provided not just a meal, but dignity, consistency, and care to the community for 11,000 consecutive days.
The town of Battleford will soon have a new Blessing Box, providing easy access to food and essentials for people in need. The second Blessing Box will be placed in front of the North Battleford Fire Department fire hall, located at 902-104 Street in North Battleford.

Homeless tents and campers have been occupying the Whatcom Road provincial rest stop along Highway 1 for over two years now. Residents have been calling the area unsafe, the garbage bins are overflowing, and truckers are unable to take their designated quick stop.

In today’s information age, news and media shape public discourse more than ever before. However, Canada’s media landscape has become increasingly concentrated and, with it, alarmingly one-sided.

Residents of British Columbia rallied around James Taylor, who opened his home to strangers for Thanksgiving. After experiencing significant personal losses and facing the idea of spending the holiday alone, James took to a community Facebook page to invite others who were in a similar situation to share a meal.

Rescue and relief efforts continue in Florida following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a heartwarming show of support, Canadian electrical companies, including Ontario’s Hydro One, have sent multiple teams to assist in restoring power in the impacted areas. 

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Charity Spotlight: Abilitas Foundation

The Abilitas Foundation was established in 2008 to create accessible opportunities for people living with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. The foundation opened Cold Water Ranch Lodge in 2013 to provide people with disabilities an avenue for vacation and new experiences. Families that have individuals with disabilities can book the Abilitas Lodge at Cold Water Ranch for vacations lasting up to four days between March and December every year.