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Canada

Thousands of social assistance cheques haven’t been given out during Canada Post strike: B.C. ombudsperson

The ongoing Canada Post strike has caused major disruptions in British Columbia, with thousands of social assistance cheques not being…

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Nova Scotia

Heating assistance rebate program in N.S. sees high demand, fewer delays

The Nova Scotia government’s heating assistance rebate program has seen improvements in processing applications compared to last year, but the…

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Nova Scotia

Woman urges N.S. candidates to help people on income assistance stay cool

Nova Scotia politicians are gearing up for the fall election, making promises to their constituents. One resident of New Glasgow,…

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Politics

Palestinians who fled Gaza to receive financial assistance from Ottawa

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Palestinians who have fled Gaza will receive transitional financial assistance and supports after they arrive…

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Canada

B.C. minister, victim assistance sued over alleged privacy breach

WARNING: This story contains details of sexual abuse and ​​​intimate partner violence. A woman is suing the B.C. government and…

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Canada

Canada commits an extra $500M in military assistance as NATO rallies around Ukraine

Canada plans to commit an additional $500 million in military assistance to Ukraine this year, the federal government said on…

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Health

N.S. regulatory group, some Christian doctors clash over medical assistance in dying

A group of Christian doctors is fearful their position on medical assistance in dying will result in disciplinary action against them and…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. government announces plans to index income assistance to inflation rate

The Nova Scotia government is answering a long-standing call to index income assistance payments to the rate of inflation. Community…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax charity suspends emergency assistance program due to funding shortfall

Nova Scotia The Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank has had to suspend its emergency assistance program because 80 per…

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Politics

Should dementia patients be able to make advance requests for medical assistance in dying?

As the number of dementia patients in Canada continues to climb, so do calls to allow advance requests for medical assistance…

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