3 h. ago Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

ATLANTA (AP) — With data centers flooding into Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should they let Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve computer complexes? Or could the utility overbuild and stick other ratepayers with the bill? It […]

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30 h. ago More people are using food banks as inflation grows, Manitoba report says

A new report from a Manitoba food bank network says the number of people needing help is rising as the cost of living continues to escalate.

Economics

42 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood frustrated as local library set to move nearly 1 km away

A long-awaited relocation of a library in Toronto's St Lawrence neighbourhood is sparking frustration among some local residents who say the area is losing its local branch to another community.Toronto Public Library (TPL) formally announced on Tuesday that it had purchased a heritage building at 339 Queen St. E. to house a new branch, which is anticipated to open in 2028. The move will replace the existing TPL St. Lawrence branch at 171 Front St. E., which is set to remain open throughout construction.In a new release, TPL says the relocation responds to "rapid population growth and increased demand for library services in this part of the city," with the new branch set to serve the neighbourhoods of St. Lawrence, Moss Park, and Corktown.Located roughly 950 metres from its current site (or about a 14-minute walk), the new location sits at the northeastern edge of the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, in a part of the city many actually consider to be Moss Park.The...

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57 h. ago NioBay Metals Announces Upsize of Brokered LIFE Offering and Concurrent Private Placement to Gross Proceeds of Up to C$7.5 Million

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTRÉAL, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NioBay Metals Inc. (TSX-V: NBY) (“NioBay” or the “Corporation”), is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has increased the maximum gross proceeds of its previously […]

Economics

69 h. ago ‘I’ve never seen it this bad’: Saskatchewan warming centres brace for high demand

Organizations in Saskatchewan say they are preparing for an increased demand of reprieve from the deep freeze starting to make its way around the province.

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2 d. ago Nearly 25% of British Columbians used a food bank in 2025, report says

A report from Food Banks BC found that more people with full-time jobs continued to need support from the food bank. 

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3 d. ago Abell Pest Control Marks Five Years of ’12 Days of Giving’ With Employee Gifts, Food Bank Support and Bee Research Donation

Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abell Pest Control is kicking off the holiday season by marking a major milestone: the fifth anniversary of its ‘12 Days of Giving’ campaign. What began as a way to thank team members has evolved into a program that celebrates Abell’s people and helps families in need […]

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4 d. ago ‘Barely holding on’: More than 1M Ontarians visited a food bank in last year

A new report shows more than one million Ontarians visited a food bank in the past year, with them making 8.7 million visits during this period.

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4 d. ago New Report Warns: Ontario Is Facing Increased Homelessness, Strain on Health Care, and Community Instability

Feed Ontario’s 2025 Hunger Report reveals over 1 million people relied on food banks last year, a warning sign that deeper social and economic challenges are on the horizon TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feed Ontario’s 2025 Hunger Report, released today, warns that escalating food bank use is an indicator that homelessness, strain […]

Transport

6 d. ago Veterans Food Bank down 80 per cent in donations, calls for urgent support

'This shortfall means hundreds of Veterans and their families may go without the most basic comforts of the holidays: a warm meal, essential supplies and the reassurance that their community still stands with them.'

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6 d. ago Toronto neighbourhood fighting to stop demolition of strip mall

Hundreds of residents in Etobicoke are raising concerns over a redevelopment project that they say could threaten a key neighbourhood plaza. Richview Plaza, a walkable retail centre located just off Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive in Etobicoke, is at the heart of the dispute between developers and the community, who argue that the plaza is much more than a strip of stores. The strip mall is currently home to a Pet Valu, M&M Food Market, Rexall Pharma Plus, and a TD Bank branch. "Richview Plaza is the only walkable retail in our neighbourhood and it's a vital retail destination for thousands more Etobicoke residents who rely on the plaza for services, amenities and the essentials of daily living," a petition launched by locals reads. The campaign, signed by residents of Ward 2 and surrounding areas, expresses support for the 2021 City-approved redevelopment plan while highlighting concerns over the developer's "subs...

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6 d. ago Central Okanagan Food bank sees increase in demand, drop in donations

'Demand is real, it’s there,' Moss said. 'It’s driven by the cost of living and the cost of food. We feel like a bit of a broken record, but that is the reality of where we are.'

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7 d. ago Christmas Tree sellers seeing high demand this year despite some price increases

With less than a month to go before the big day, Christmas tree sellers are preparing for some of the busiest days of the year. An early snowfall in some regions, including a fresh dump Thursday night in parts of Ontario, seems to have stoked customer demand even as some trees are more expensive than […]

Economics

7 d. ago Ottawa Food Bank shouldn't waste time asking politicians for help | Opinion

Randall Denley: That the food bank has been able to handle a huge influx is a tribute to donors and volunteers. But its success undermines the urgency for governments to act.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘A huge concern’: Okanagan search crew warns of growing trend as another senior goes missing

“It’s a huge concern. I think in the last year we’ve had probably a dozen like this, two currently missing,” said Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.

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1 week ago Electricity demand by B.C. mines likely to rise by 60 per cent by 2035, consultant estimates

Proposed new mines would be the driving force for rising demand for industry where electrification is increasingly popular

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1 week ago Annual Stuff A Bus helps address growing need at Calgary Food Bank

Calgarians donated food items on Saturday for the annual Stuff A Bus campaign in support of the Calgary Food Bank. This year is more important than ever, according to organizers.

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1 week ago Calgary Food Bank launches holiday giving season with annual Stuff

Increasing numbers of Calgarians are relying on the food bank each year, with the increasing cost of food, housing and other necessities contributing to financial strain.

Society

2 w. ago Kelowna Women’s Shelter and Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society Call on the Okanagan Community to Stand Up Against Domestic Violence

KELOWNA, British Columbia, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As November 1 marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the Kelowna Women’s Shelter (KWS) and the Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society (COEFS) are calling on the Okanagan community to deepen its understanding about domestic violence and its impacts. The key learning is that […]

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2 w. ago Rachael Wilson leaving Ottawa Food Bank to head United Way East Ontario

Rachael Wilson is to start her new duties as president and CEO of United Way East Ontario on Jan. 12

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