4 d. ago Planet Fitness Announces Partnership with BGC Canada to Support Youth Health and Wellness

Partnership Kicks Off With In-Club Fundraiser to Support Judgement Free Generation® Programming TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced a partnership with BGC Canada as part of the leading fitness provider’s ongoing […]

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6 d. ago Park Hyatt Celebrates Over Four Decades of Personalized Luxury with Landmark Global Brand Expansion Plans on the Horizon and Compelling Campaign

Recent and anticipated openings in Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Los Cabos, Tokyo and more mark a milestone year for Hyatt’s most iconic luxury brand, underscored by its belief that “Luxury is Personal” CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announces that the Park Hyatt brand’s commitment to personalized luxury is reflected not only in its philosophy to […]

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7 d. ago McCAUGHEY: New Yorkers can’t afford Zohran Mamdani’s climate dreams 

Climate activists from all over descended on New York City recently for Climate Week. They were abuzz over the likelihood of electing a climate mayor in Zohran Mamdani. Some sipped cocktails at a fundraiser to benefit several climate groups and a newly launched political action committee backing Mamdani, called New Yorkers for Lower Costs. That name — New Yorkers […]

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7 d. ago Tyla and Liza Koshy help remind the Global Citizen Festival audience of their collective power

NEW YORK (AP) — Global Citizen surpassed its fundraising goals for Amazon rainforest protection, African energy access and community education at the antipoverty nonprofit’s annual music festival in New York’s Central Park, headlined by Shakira and late addition Cardi B. Internationally recognized actors and foreign diplomats appealed to the crowd of more than 60,000 in […]

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9 d. ago Western halfway to $1B goal in historic fundraising campaign

The campaign has already raised more than $500 million in donations, a statement said.

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9 d. ago Concordia University celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid financial challenges

MONTREAL — The president of Montreal’s Concordia University says the success of the school’s most ambitious funding campaign ever is a heartening “statement of faith” that comes at a difficult time for Quebec and Canadian universities. The university says its Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now campaign has raised more than $365 million, surpassing its $350-million […]

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9 d. ago Montreal’s Concordia celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid funding challenges

Montreal's Concordia University is celebrating what it's calling a landmark fundraising year, even as it faces an unprecedented financial crunch it blames on government policies.

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9 d. ago Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada Hosts Fundraising Gala Celebrating 100 Years of Hope, Healing, and Innovation

MONTREAL, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is proud to celebrate its centennial with an extraordinary black-tie evening of celebration, reflection, and inspiration. Members of the media are cordially invited to join over 400 at the Gala of the Century, commemorating 100 years of hope, healing, and innovation. Date: Saturday, […]

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1 week ago Toronto’s Support The Blazer campaign is showing that small acts can have a massive impact

Small acts of kindness can go a long way, especially in today's world.And Spark Charity Foundation lives by that statement. Launched in September of 2024, the organization supports and empowers less fortunate individuals and fellow charities by organizing fundraising events.Support the Blazer is one of Spark Charity Foundation's campaigns, and everyone can get involved.What it's all aboutSupport the Blazer is an annual, community-driven initiative that inspires generosity. This year, the campaign is focused on connection — bringing people together, uniting participants across the GTA and beyond, and highlighting the meaningful relationships that grow when we give back.The campaign is led by Spark Charity Foundation's President Nick Regina, who wears a blazer for 30 consecutive days. Now in its fourth year, Nick is calling on community members to join him.Nick Regina at the Support the Blazer 2025 Launch Party.Participants, collectively known as T...

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2 w. ago Here's why a group of Toronto friends just walked for 69 hours to Niagara Falls

On the night of Sept. 1 at exactly 10:55 p.m., Trevaun Douglas took his final steps towards the U.S. border at Niagara Falls. After walking more than 141 kilometres over the span of 69 hours, he completed a journey that pushed both his physical and mental limits for the sole purpose of empowering the youth of his community. Douglas is the founder of Mind On Strength, a grassroots youth empowerment initiative based in Lawrence Heights that regularly organizes community programs to support young people and their families through mentorship, movement, education, and healing. The initiative's back-to-school fundraisers, which are a huge component of its programming, help to provide essentials, sneakers and clothing, haircuts and braids, grocery cards and emergency food boxes, mental health resources, and scholarships and field trips for the youth in the community. Last year, Douglas and a group of friends raised over $47,000 after completing a 46-hour walk from T...

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2 w. ago 'Like a sunflower': Calgary girl's memory lives on through birthday bash fundraiser

Through the Team Evelyn Foundation, the family has been working to ensure kids undergoing radiation treatment have access to a child life specialist, who help children cope with the stress of fighting cancer.

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2 w. ago Brews News: Moosehead the latest brewer to phase out bottles

Also, Forked River has brewed Roadrunner, a wet hopped pale ale, as a fundraiser for Jordan’s Run the Runway and the YMCA’s Camp Queen Elizabeth.

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2 w. ago Murder victim Madisson Cobb to be honoured at domestic violence awareness fundraiser

"I would try to move heaven and earth to be there, and to tell people about Maddie ... and make sure that she is kept alive with us."

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2 w. ago Farm Aid celebrates 40 years of supporting family farmers with a concert in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Farm Aid — the annual fundraising concerts launched by Willie Nelson,Neil Young and John Mellencamp during the farm crisis of the 1980s — celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday in Minneapolis. The star-studded festivals are still raising public awareness of the challenges facing family farmers, and assisting struggling producers connect with help. […]

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2 w. ago 'He was such a light': Fundraiser launched for former Calgary Hitmen player Orca Wiesblatt's family

'His talent, love of life and infectious smile never went unnoticed on or off the ice. It is one to be recognized and to be remembered with such a high regard,' said family friend Paula King

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2 w. ago London artist Tom Hilborn's paintings up for grabs at turtle fundraiser

The event on Sunday also offers a chance to watch live bands.

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2 w. ago After leaving Stanley Park, Bright Nights to join Noel Surrey festival

Bright Nights is the largest annual fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund and spent 27 years in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

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2 w. ago Vancouver's Bright Nights festival fundraiser in Stanley Park moving to Surrey

Bright Nights is the largest fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund but with Stanley Park's miniature train out of service the festival hasn't been as busy.

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2 w. ago Vancouver's Bright Nights festival fundraiser moves from Stanley Park to Surrey

Bright Nights is the largest fundraiser for the B.C. Professional Firefighters Burn Fund but with Stanley Park's miniature train out of service the festival hasn't been as busy.

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2 w. ago Bright Nights fundraiser leaving Vancouver: Global BC exclusive

Global News has learned the front-runner spot is the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, which does not have a train but has hosted the Noel Surrey Festival.

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