(April 29, 2020) Introduction: Four years ago, when editor in chief Gail Picco was working on a book, she wrote a chapter featuring Chantelle Uribe, a young woman who spent three years as a street canvasser, or chugger as they are sometimes called. The profile never made it into the book, but we’ve updated it to give you a look into the lives of the people behind the … [Read more...] about Profile of a street canvasser: ‘This is my calling now’
Hilary Pearson: ‘I’ve seen both good and bad. I think the sector is uniquely vulnerable to a crisis such as COVID 19’
(April 29, 2020) Hilary Pearson has been involved in the Canadian philanthropy sector for three decades. She spent almost 20 years as the CEO of Philanthropic Foundations Canada, a member organization of Canadian grant makers. She’s been on the board of Imagine Canada, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival of Canada, CARE Canada and Indspire. From 2012 to 2015, she … [Read more...] about Hilary Pearson: ‘I’ve seen both good and bad. I think the sector is uniquely vulnerable to a crisis such as COVID 19’
Aerial photos show ‘the human planet’—in all its beauty and pain
(April 23, 2020) Earth Day 2020. A photographer spent years hanging from a paraglider, and later operating drones, to get amazing views of the Earth. … [Read more...] about Aerial photos show ‘the human planet’—in all its beauty and pain
Greta Thunberg calls for new path after pandemic
(April 22, 2020) Greta Thunberg has urged people around the world to take a new path after the coronavirus pandemic, which she said proved “our society is not sustainable”. The Swedish climate activist said the strong global response to Covid-19 demonstrated how quickly change could happen when humanity came together and acted on the advice of scientists. … [Read more...] about Greta Thunberg calls for new path after pandemic
Gwyneth Paltrow sells her Oscar dress to provide food assistance
(April 22, 2020) In an effort to focus on organizations providing food assistance, Gwyneth Paltrow has joined the #allinchallenge by donating a dress she wore to the Oscars. She says she will personally hand to the dress to the buyer over a cup of tea or a glass of wine. … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow sells her Oscar dress to provide food assistance