(April 16, 2021) In a disastrous third wave, if current trends continue, Ontario could see well over 18,000 new daily COVID-19 infections by the end of May — despite continuing vaccinations — CBC News has learned from a government source. And the Ontario government has been ignoring doctors and public health officials about a crushing third wave of COVID 19 for months. … [Read more...] about COVID 19: Ontario’s disastrous third wave
Rubin Kataki: ‘Collecting Courage is an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector
(April 15, 2021) The illustration on the cover of the book Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love -- an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector -- depicts a pair of hands that are stretched out, palms facing up and open. These hands represent 15 successful Black fundraisers who, with compelling courage, share their experience of surviving … [Read more...] about Rubin Kataki: ‘Collecting Courage is an open, urgent call-to-action to end racism in the charitable sector
Oxfam GB: After more claims of sexual misconduct, UK government halts funding and questions of trust arise
(April 9, 2021) The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) halted funding to Oxfam GB after reports surfaced of a sexual misconduct investigation, just a month after the UK government re-stated its funding to Oxfam GB because of prior sexual misconduct charges during its operations in Haiti. In 2019, the UK Charity Commission reviewed thousands of pieces of evidence … [Read more...] about Oxfam GB: After more claims of sexual misconduct, UK government halts funding and questions of trust arise
SOFII announces the appointment of five new trustees
(April 8, 2022) After a worldwide call for applications, five new fundraisers are joining The SOFII Foundation’s board of trustees, helping the organization expand its global reach “SOFII was thrilled to receive a large number of applications from candidates wanting to use their passion for fundraising to help fundraisers around the world," said Ken Burnett, SOFII’s founder … [Read more...] about SOFII announces the appointment of five new trustees
Report on the death of Colten Boushie further stains RCMP
(April 7, 2021) An independent report by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC) into the shooting of Colten Boushie by Gerald Stanley in 2016 while sitting in the driver’s seat of an SUV that was driven onto Stanley’s farm near Biggar, Saskatchewan in 2016 rebukes the RCMP as behaving in a discriminatory way. The CRCC report, released in late March comes at a … [Read more...] about Report on the death of Colten Boushie further stains RCMP