30 h. ago As food insecurity increases, Ottawa Food Bank calls on governments to address affordability crisis

Visits to member agencies by those facing food insecurity have increased 101 per cent since 2019.

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7 d. ago Weekend STM shutdown would hurt people who need food bank, tribunal told

"When we remove access, we've put people in danger," MultiCaf executive director Jean-Sébastien Patrice tells tribunal meeting with STM and operators' union to set conditions for two-day walkout.

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7 d. ago Weekend STM shutdown would impede food bank access, tribunal told

"When we remove access, we've put people in danger," MultiCaf executive director Jean-Sébastien Patrice tells tribunal meeting with STM and operators' union to set conditions for two-day walkout.

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9 d. ago Washington’s struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food aid, the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington is bracing for the swell of people who will need its help before the holiday season. The food bank, which serves 400 pantries […]

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1 week ago AUSTEDO® (deutetrabenazine) tablets and AUSTEDO XR® (deutetrabenazine) extended

In a new cohort of 27 adults from the IMPACT-TD Registry, up to 77% of participants reported improvements in aspects of their lives impacted by tardive dyskinesia (TD) while taking AUSTEDO or AUSTEDO XR Most (85%) participants taking AUSTEDO or AUSTEDO XR in conjunction with their mental health medications reported that their mental health condition […]

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1 week ago Majority of Metro Vancouver residents expected to live in condos or apartments by 2051, report predicts

Experts say the shift is not surprising as local governments and the province seek housing solutions for the region's growing population

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1 week ago Last monkey on the loose after Mississippi highway crash is captured after being spotted by resident

HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the animal’s location and it was then “successfully recovered,” the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and […]

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2 w. ago South Korea’s Price Spike May Prompt BOK to Extend Easing Pause

South Korea’s consumer inflation quickened in October as a weaker won lifted energy and food costs, reinforcing the case for the central bank to extend the pause in its monetary easing cycle as it seeks to cool a housing market rally.

Economics

2 w. ago AGAR: Serving up personal food for thought on food bank users

People can go from good times to bad times when it comes to financial stability, so here is my story

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays reporter goes viral after World Series: 'The better team did not win'

The Toronto Blue Jays came up short in the World Series, but nobody can say they didn't give it their all up to the end.This was an underdog Blue Jays squad that went up against the most expensive MLB roster ever created in the LA Dodgers, and still found a way to push them to the very edge. Toronto was two outs away from winning it all, and forced the Dodgers to make a miracle comeback in the ninth inning to get past them.For many, the Blue Jays were the better team during this series just because of how much they dominated the Dodgers at times. They didn't come up with the championship in the end, that's true, but they exemplified everything you could want from a baseball team.That is an opinion surely held by Sportsnet reporter, and former MLB player, Caleb Joseph, who gave a brutally honest take while on the Rogers Centre field after the game. In a rare moment, we even saw the reporter swear on a live broadcast."It's gonna sound like sour grapes, and I don&#...

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2 w. ago Montreal author’s memories unfold in sunshine, longing and loss

"Children do what all the Buddhists tell us to do: We live in the present moment.” Yet former Gazette reporter Donna Nebenzahl carried her past with her.

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2 w. ago French Inflation Slows Further Below ECB Target on Energy, Food

French inflation slowed further below the European Central Bank’s target in October as energy costs dropped and food-price increases eased.

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s ‘new normal’: Food bank visits have doubled since 2019, with spikes from newcomers and employed people

Food banks recorded an unprecedented 2.2 million visits in a single month, according to Food Banks Canada's 2025 HungerCount

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2 w. ago Toronto gala celebrates resilience and hope while raising funds to end homelessness

Homelessness has reached an all-time high in Toronto, with some alarming stats to back the statement up. Food bank visits have reached record-breaking levels, and every day, people in our city are facing unprecedented challenges.That's why supportive and wraparound programs in Toronto are more necessary than ever — and Homes First is providing the perfect opportunity to support.Homes First is welcoming the giving season with its annual fundraising gala, Homes For Dinner: Chapters of Hope. Celebrating 41 years of developing and providing emergency shelter, supportive housing, and support services to the most vulnerable, it's a beautiful night that produces real change.Taking place on Nov. 15 at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon at Toronto Reference Library, Homes For Dinner: Chapters of Hope returns for its 12th year with a gourmet menu, open bar, live entertainment, exclusive prizes, and most importantly, an impactful...

Culture

2 w. ago The Bank of Canada could cut rates again. It likely won’t help food prices

As many Canadians struggle with affording essentials like food, experts say an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada could help consumers, but not as much for grocery prices.

Economics

3 w. ago Saskatchewan food banks seeing 5% increase in demand, report says

Saskatchewan food banks say they are seeing an increase in demand, as a new nationwide report points to an uptick in food bank clients across the country.

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3 w. ago Conservatives press Liberals on cost of living as reports show food bank use soaring

OTTAWA — The Conservatives pressed the federal government over the rising cost of living as new reports show more Canadians are turning to food banks and community organizations. “How many meals will Canadians have to sacrifice for yet another costly Liberal budget,” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asked Monday during question period. His questions followed the […]

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Historic’ food bank use spurs cost of living concerns from Conservatives

A new Food Banks Canada report says monthly visits to food banks came close to 2.2 million in March 2025, nearly double the rate in 2019.

Economics

3 w. ago London humanitarian Jane Roy embraces passion for art: 'Life lessons'

Jane Roy of the London Food Bank has found a new way to give back and express herself through a brush, a palette of colours, and a bit of fun in the process. Inside a studio in Old South, finished paintings share space with other pieces still taking shape. For Roy, that balance feels a […]

Culture

4 w. ago Average housing price must fall to fix ‘crisis,’ federal minister says

Gregor Robertson acknowledged that Canada faces a 'housing crisis' but argued the federal Liberals are taking action to lower the cost of a home and boost the housing supply.

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