For the fourth year in a row, Montreal’s Les Mères Noël volunteers teamed up to gather holiday gifts for children from lower-income families. As Global’s Brittany Henriques reports, over 500 children will be receiving special gifts from generous donors.
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West Island group works to make sure seniors aren’t forgotten this holiday season
With the holidays just a few weeks away, many are out searching for the perfect gifts for loved ones. However many Montrealers living in seniors residences don’t have anyone out shopping for them. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, a group…
Over $240K raised for charity during 770 CHQR’s annual Pledge Day radiothon
Over $240,000 was raised during Global News Radio 770 CHQR’s annual Pledge Day radiothon on Friday. The money raised goes to the Calgary Children’s Foundation which helps out small children’s charities in the Calgary area. READ MORE: Pledge Day an…
Fairmont Hotel raising funds for Dream Factory
December 5 2019 12:16pm A Santa Brunch at the Fairmont Hotel hoping to raise money for Manitoba’s Dream Factory. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({…
Grand Guignolée des Médias
December 5 2019 9:06am Each year members of the media join forces to help people in need. Global’s Kim Sullivan meets one of the many teams you’ll find on various street corners across Montreal today. ‘ }); } else {…
The 5th annual Christmas with the Clemons
December 3 2019 10:37am Brampton singer Alexi Couto talks about the 5th annual Christmas with the Clemens that will raise money for the Pinball Clemons Foundation. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
Edmonton Oil Kings teddy bear toss in support of Santas Anonymous
December 3 2019 9:36am The Edmonton Oil Kings have revealed their new jerseys for the Teddy Bear Toss in support of 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. Daniel Troiani and Lana Nordlund share details about the event on Saturday. ‘ }); }…
18-year-old takes over Calgary Christmas backpack charity
Calgary charity Stephen’s Backpacks is making sure every kid receives some Christmas cheer this holiday season. The charity has been handing out backpacks to children in need for 13 years. Stephen McPhee started the project when he was just five-years-old…
How you can support North York Women’s Shelter
December 2 2019 10:53am Nick and Rocco D’Amico talks about the Turtle Project in support of the Anne Marie D’Amico foundation, raising money for the North York Women’s Shelter. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
Calgary charities struggling through the holiday season
November 28 2019 8:15pm It’s the season of giving, but some Calgary charities aren’t necessarily feeling the benefits. Many non-profits across the city say the demand has increased, but donations are down. Jill Croteau reports. ‘ }); } else {…