69 h. ago Calgary city council boosts funding for transit and recreation, cuts climate spending

According to Calgary's mayor, the property tax increase as it currently stands would cost the typical residential homeowner an additional $3.90 per month.

Society

3 d. ago Funding cuts threaten London homelessness services, committee warned

“I’m not happy with the situation we’re in,” said Coun. David Ferreira.

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3 d. ago Funding cuts threaten London homeless services, politicians warned

“I’m not happy with the situation we’re in,” said Coun. David Ferreira.

Politics

5 d. ago UNAIDS chief urges Carney to reverse planned global health funding cuts

The head of the United Nations' HIV/AIDS program is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse his government's planned cuts in global health funding and foreign aid.

Science

1 week ago Gunshots near Montreal jail herald 'climate of explosive tension,' guards union warns

High-ranking criminals such as those linked with the Rizzuto organization, coupled Quebec funding cuts, make their jobs more dangerous, union says.

Society

2 w. ago Radio Free Europe’s Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The Hungarian service of Radio Free Europe, Szabad Europa, ceased its operations on Friday after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced it would no longer fund the pro-democracy news outlet. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which is funded by the U.S. government, was first established during the Cold War to […]

Economics

2 w. ago Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit

The Government of Canada has cut funding for transit agencies across the country. For all the talk of investment in the federal budget, the $3-billion annual Canada Public Transit Fund has been subsumed into the new Build Communities Strong Fund and weakened the federal government’s support for public transit. Transit agencies know they cannot fund […]

Other

3 w. ago Chinatown organizations worry about proposed city funding cuts

Small city grants have been crucial to revitalizing the historic neighbourhood, groups say

Other

4 w. ago Halifax closing encampment site, shelter providers worry about strain on system

Halifax is closing one of its remaining designated homeless tent encampments but some service providers say this will only add to the growing demand for shelter support.

Transport