CFL Partners with World Vision Canada to Extend Global Outreach

An Ottawa man is celebrating a major — and very rare — milestone, making his 500th donation to Canadian Blood Services. You can find Bob McDougall sitting in a chair at the Canadian Blood Services donation centre on Carling Avenue every two weeks, donating plasma and platelets.

The Carney government is promising to end homelessness in Canada within a decade. The 2026 budget offers $11.2 billion to tackle homelessness over four years, starting next year, and $17.8 billion over 10 years.

It was an evening filled with standing ovations, heartfelt stories, laughter, and inspiration as United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin celebrated the inaugural Top 7 Over 70 Awards last Thursday, honouring seven extraordinary older adults whose continued contributions are helping shape stronger, more vibrant communities across Guelph, Wellington County, and Dufferin County.