Oshawa Community News

Enbridge employee-fueled campaigns raise US$4.3 million (C$5.9 million) for United Way chapters in 145 communities

Canadian Blood Services says it has been “deeply moved” by a surge in public support following a deadly fire at a military base in Wainwright, Alta. The non-profit reported Monday that it saw a fourfold increase in the number of appointment bookings for blood donations on Sunday. Canadian Blood Services said Monday Alberta and Saskatchewan saw the strongest surge in public interest in blood donations. Donation events in those provinces are almost fully booked over the next few days, the non-profit said.

With survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) facing a shortage of longer-term housing options, thousands of Canadians across fifteen communities will come together this fall for the fourth annual Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™ Night Light Walk™, presented by TD. As Canada's largest event series dedicated to supporting women's shelters, the fundraiser brings together families, frontline advocates and Royal LePage REALTORS® to raise funds for second-stage housing and transitional shelters for women and children escaping abuse.

Myles Dininio set out from Newfoundland on April 1 and reached Vancouver on Aug. 22, completing a cross-country journey aimed at raising awareness about mental health and funds for Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Thanks to the dedication of runners, walkers, donors, volunteers and partners, the CIBC Run for the Cure has been a powerful engine for improving breast cancer outcomes, raising $558 million for the cause to date. Funds raised are invested in the most promising research, clinical trials that save lives, advocacy and compassionate support programs that provide care, comfort and vital connections to those affected by breast cancer in Canada.

As October 2026 begins, KidsConnectHope would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful volunteers who have joined our growing community across Canada. From Toronto, North York, Alliston, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Bolton, Concord, and London in Ontario to Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, individuals from different communities are coming together with one shared purpose: bringing hope, happiness, and encouragement to children facing difficult moments in their lives. Your willingness to participate in our initiative represents something truly meaningful. Every volunteer who joins KidsConnectHope contributes to a growing movement built on kindness, compassion, creativity, and the belief that even the smallest thoughtful action can make a positive difference.