Volunteers support children, youth and families involved with child welfare TORONTO, April 16, 2012 /CNW/ – During National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) and Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies recognize the crucial role played by those community members, parents, teachers and retirees who give their time to support vulnerable [...]

BRAMPTON, ON, April 12, 2012 /CNW/ – (TSX: L) – President’s Choice® Children’s Charity is proud to announce that its two-week Helping Kids Live Life Well™ paper icon campaign held at Loblaw corporate and participating franchise stores raised more than $2.3 million. One hundred percent of funds generated will be distributed to families with children [...]

Coca-Cola Live Positively initiative lauds local heroes and encourages Canadians to get involved TORONTO, April 11, 2012 /CNW/ – How involved have you been with a community initiative or organization lately? Do you wish Canadians would spend more time supporting these important groups? You aren’t alone. A recent survey conducted by Coca-Cola Canada asked 1,000 [...]

OTTAWA, April 4, 2012 /CNW/ – Imagine, one day, without any warning, you find yourself in a hospital in a life-threatening situation, unable to communicate.  Who would speak for you and make health care decisions on your behalf? That’s a question that all Canadians need to answer – and a recent poll indicates that most [...]

Having raised only $75,000 and 25,000 pounds of food, the pressure is on TORONTO, March 30, 2012 /CNW/ – With only two weeks left in the Spring Drive, Daily Bread is falling far short of its goals to raise $300,000 and 300,000 pounds of food. “I would like to thank everyone who has donated so [...]

Netflix Study Suggests Content Concerns Prevent Parents From Letting Their Kids Select TV Programming   TORONTO, March 29, 2012 /CNW/ – According to new research from Netflix, 61 per cent of parents would like to give their children the ability to select their own programming, but 67 per cent worry about what they’re watching. The [...]

National ‘pipe dream’ flies in face of reports outlining critical infrastructure gap TORONTO, March 22, 2012 /CNW/ – Canadians believe that maintaining our drinking water supply is one of the most important areas for government funding (behind hospitals and tied with schools). Yet, more than 80 per cent feel there is no need for major [...]