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    The State of the Community Impact Sector in Nova Scotia

    Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) launched the 2022 State of the Community Impact Sector offerings. Based on the organization’s previous State of the Sector Survey, IONS was able to

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    $25-million gift to create new public art trail on Toronto’s waterfront

    $25 million donation from the Pierre Lassonde Family Foundation will create a new, outdoor public art trail on the future Villiers Island in Toronto’s transformed Port Lands. The Lassonde Art Trail will be a free,

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    6-in-10 Canadians relocated as a result of the pandemic and now plan to drive further daily

    According to a recent report from Aviva Canada, 6 in 10 Canadians relocated as a result of the ongoing pandemic. As organizations call their employees back to their offices, workers

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    Mon Sheong Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2022

    Created to commemorate Mon Sheong Foundation’s 50th anniversary, the Golden Jubilee Scholarship is presented annually to students who demonstrate well-rounded excellence and desire to make real change—whether in their communities

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    Twenty percent of Canadians experienced increased workplace conflict or aggression

    LifeWorks released its monthly Mental Health Index™ that showed that 20 percent of Canadians that have experienced increased conflict and/or aggression at work have a mental health score more than

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    Three quarters of employees say racial equity policies are not genuine

    In 2020, as employers were grappling with the pandemic and renewed calls for racial justice, many responded with new policies and pronouncements. But according to a survey of nearly 7,000

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    Poll shows Canadian women concerned that pandemic workplace accommodations won’t last

    Fewer Canadian women are working full-time – 62 percent, compared to 70 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic – and nearly half say they are likely to quit their jobs if

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    COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant Program

    The Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross announced the Strengthening Community Capacity to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing: COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant Program. This new

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    Relatable organizations hold the key to success in a tight labour market

    According to a study conducted by Mercer, 80% of executives believe that organizational agendas are more intertwined with the value systems and personal agendas of their employees. Making it crucial

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    2022 National Philanthropy Day – Tickets are now on Sale!

    On November 25, 2022, join the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Greater Vancouver Chapter) as they celebrate in-person the 2022 Giving Hearts Awards nominees and recipients with an awards ceremony and luncheon.

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