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Governments have powerful levers at their disposal to encourage community volunteerism, according to Stephanie Robertson and Chris Jarvis.The Canada Revenue Agency headquarters is pictured in Ottawa. According to Stephanie Robertson and Chris Jarvis, a Canadian version of a French tax credit would result in more skilled volunteers, allowing non-profits to offset administrative costs and redirect…
Here are a few of the methods rural Alberta is dealing with homelessness
Funding for homelessness can often focus on urban centres and money from all levels of government is neither consistent nor timely, leaving some rural communities left to fend for themselves. Two Alberta municipalities are using unique methods to tackle rural homelessnessHow some rural Alberta towns are tackling homelessnessCommunities in rural Alberta have taken on the…
<aQuebec's Jean-Marc Vallée, director of Big Little Lies, Dallas Buyers Club, dead at 58
Quebec filmmaker and producer Jean-Marc Vallée, who won an Emmy for directing the hit HBO series Big Little Lies and whose 2013 drama Dallas Buyers Club earned multiple Oscar nominations, has died. He was 58.Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée has died at 58. The director, pictured in 2014, once said his French Canadian roots gave him a unique…
Spider-Man smashes ticket office records, exceeds $1B internationally
Even with some mighty competition from new Matrix and Sing movies and rising concerns over the Omicron variant, Spider-Man: No Way Home stayed in the No. 1 spot at the box office with $81.5 million US, according to studio estimates on Sunday.Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man: No Way Home. The…
7 pedestrians, 1 chauffeur hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash sends out automobile onto walkway in...
Eight people are injured, including two under the age of 15, following a two-vehicle collision in downtown Toronto on Sunday afternoon that saw a vehicle roll over onto the sidewalk and hit a group of pedestrians.Emergency crews respond to a two-vehicle collision in downtown Toronto on Sunday afternoon that saw a car roll on its side…
Pope recommends couples to keep in mind 3 keywords: ‘Please, thanks, sorry’
Pope Francis sought on Sunday to encourage married couples, acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated some family problems but urging couples to seek help and always remember three key words in a marriage: "Please, thanks and sorry."Pope Francis waves after delivering his traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi speech from the main balcony of…
Taliban liquify Afghanistan’s 2 election commissions, stating there is no requirement for them
The Taliban have dissolved Afghanistan's two election commissions, as well as state ministries for peace and parliamentarian affairs, after deeming them unnecessary for the country's current situation.An Afghan woman casts her vote during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Kabul on Oct. 20, 2018. The Taliban swiftly took over after the United States withdrew…
Putin to mull alternatives if West declines warranties that NATO will not broaden into...
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his demand for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.Vladimir Putin attends a cabinet meeting via video conference outside Moscow on Friday. In new remarks Sunday, the Russian president said Moscow will have to take 'adequate military-technical…
How an act of compassion utilizing Christmas lights triggered an area custom
Hard times can bring out the very best in people, as one Baltimore neighbourhood found out last Christmas.Residents of a Baltimore neighbourhood connect their homes using Christmas lights. The tradition was inspired by a gesture between residents Matt Riggs and Kim Morton last Christmas. (Submitted by Matthew Riggs)The Current18:35Using Christmas lights to unite communities and…
NHL’s post ponement of video games extended through Dec. 27
The NHL is extending its postponement of games as part of its pandemic response, announcing Friday that play has been paused through Dec. 27.The NHL has postponed play until Dec. 27, as it responds to concerns over COVID-19. Teams are still set to resume practice on Dec. 26. (Claus Andersen/Getty Images)The latest sports news: NHL opts to postpone…
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Statistics to understand from the Grizzlies’ franchise-record 11-game win streak
(Getty Images) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/fd/d6/ja-morant-01132022-getty-ftr_tajuzjd49r4z1v5utodr1edyg.jpg?t=1465094766&w=500&quality=80 The Memphis Grizzlies are flying! They extend their league-best win streak to 11 games with a 116-108 win over the Timberwolves. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)Ja Morant flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20…
Dollars vs. Warriors last rating, results: Giannis Antetokounmpo notches triple-double in dominant win
At the halfway point of the season, we have a clearer picture of the teams that are more likely to be left standing at the season's end. Although not many would have had the Warriors as championship contenders prior to the season tipping off, they certainly have them among the leaders now, but Golden State has…
NHL All-Star Video Game 2022: Captains, lineups, coaches for 67th yearly video game
(Getty Images) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/e9/fd/nathan-mackinnon-01132022-getty-ftr_7xe6ii1dupbp1mk0d33rriow4.png?t=1455865118&w=500&quality=80 The NHL's decision not to send players to the Olympics this year means that the league's top talent will instead showcase its skills at the All-Star Game, which is slated to be played in Las Vegas on Feb. 5. As in years past, 11 players from each division (nine skaters and two…
Pennsylvania males take $3K in product from Ulta Beauty in broad daytime, authorities state
A trio of thieves in Pennsylvania stole $3,000 in merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store in broad daylight on Sunday, authorities said.The three unidentified men walked into the store located at 833 North Krocks Road in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, at around 2:18 p.m., the Pennsylvania State Police said.MOTHER OF SLAIN NYC CASHIER DEMANDS…
Unusual 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 worth a fortune discovered in deserted house
Test drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is the latest in a line of high performance Mustangs that dates back to 1969 and very different than the brand's other "Mach" model, according to Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu.You never know what you'll find in a fixer-upper, including another…