Better funding urged for the invisible work done by the front-line, community-based organizations
Last Modified: 10:58 AM CST Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 | Updates
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Shayna Plaut says the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report on non-profit community organizations helping hard-hit inner city populations during the pandemic shows the important work needs better long-term funding.
As the entire city began to shut down around her, one storefront and public library at a time, Danielle faced a labyrinth of complications to access basic services necessary to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the entire city began to shut down around her, one storefront and public library at a time, Danielle faced a labyrinth of complications to access basic services necessary to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Be careful driving this morning. Light rain fell on the city Wednesday night and early today, and the temperature has dipped below the freezing mark. Meanwhile, the provincial government announced this morning it has expedited the proclamation of new legislation allowing stores to stay open later on Sundays and holidays. The new rules take effect this weekend. Adam Treusch, assignment editor
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