It’s the season of giving, and Thunder Bay, Ont., is seeing a number of food and clothing drives leading up to the holidays. But with the rising cost of living, these services are seeing more clients than in previous years. Here's what those at the city's free and low-cost clothing programs are noticing, and what advocates want to see done to address the root causes behind the rising numbers.
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Review of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program rates, along with restoration of basic income program, could help address poverty, suggest advocates and service providers.