(April 22, 2020) CauseConnect is a platform connecting the marketing and advertising industries with organizations that are facing disruptions in services and revenue. If you work for an organization that needs help navigating the crisis, click the headline. … [Read more...] about Help is here for charities needing brand, advertising and retail support
Ontario government requests military aid for COVID-struck long-term care homes
(April 22, 2020) The Ontario government is formally requesting help from the Canadian Armed Forces to staff five long-term care homes struck hard by COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday — as Quebec Premier François Legault requested 1,000 more soldiers to assist in their own facilities. … [Read more...] about Ontario government requests military aid for COVID-struck long-term care homes
Federal government designates $350 million to three national charities in order to get funds ‘quickly to local organizations that serve vulnerable populations’
(April 22, 2020) On April 21, 2020, the Prime Minister announced $350 million in funding "to support vulnerable Canadians through charities and non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to those in need. "The investment will flow through national organizations that have the ability to get funds quickly to local organizations that serve vulnerable populations," … [Read more...] about Federal government designates $350 million to three national charities in order to get funds ‘quickly to local organizations that serve vulnerable populations’
Reg Winsor, NL arts chief : ‘Art is vital to the economy’
(April 22, 2020) Executive Director of Arts NL, formerly the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, Reg Winsor talks to editor in chief Gail Picco about arts and in culture in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the impact of the pandemic.Five weeks ago, public health requirements brought the work of artists and arts organizations to a screeching halt. Performances were cancelled, … [Read more...] about Reg Winsor, NL arts chief : ‘Art is vital to the economy’
The Work of Art
(April 22, 2020) On March 11th, from its headquarters in Geneva, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.The declaration, and its implications, exploded with a domino effect across the rest of the world. As the shockwave hit the east coast of Canada, the Artistic Fraud theatre in St. John’s was hours away from taking their original play Between … [Read more...] about The Work of Art