World
Cuba Teeters on Edge of Political Transition as Economic Crisis Deepens
Cuba faces mounting economic crisis and potential political transition after 67 years of communist rule, sparking...
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Alberta
Survive on $1,740 a Month: Alberta Is About to Cut Disability Benefits for 79,000 of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens
On July 1, the Alberta government plans to move 79,000 AISH recipients onto a new program that cuts benefits by $200...
Community
Calgary Food Bank Demand Surges 47% as Cost of Living Bites — But Volunteers Are Stepping Up
The Calgary Food Bank reports a 47% surge in first-time clients as rising rents and grocery costs push working...
Alberta
Alberta Introduces Universal School Lunch Program
Province allocates $300 million annually to feed every public school student amid child poverty concerns.
Health
Alberta Expands School Nutrition Program to Reach 120,000 Students Facing Food Insecurity
The Alberta government has announced a major expansion of its school nutrition program, pledging $48 million annually...
Local
Calgary Food Bank Reports Record Demand as Cost of Living Squeezes Families
The Calgary Food Bank says it served a record 63,000 clients in March, a 27% increase from the same month last year, as...
Community
Calgary Food Bank Sees Record Demand During Pandemic Lockdown
Donations surge but cannot keep pace as newly unemployed families line up for emergency hampers.