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GoFundMe names Oakville as one of Canada’s top giving cities for 2025

Oakville has been named one of the most generous places in Canada for 2025, ranking 15th place, according to new figures released by online fundraising platform GoFundMe.

Local high school students open 'Santa's Workshop' thanks to inspired toy-builders

The Toyshop project sees local students become elves, working hard to build wooden toys for kids in need once again A long-running local initiative has turned the volunteer time of dedicated students into Christmas cheers for kids across Halton.

Ontario Liberals push province to sell off stored U.S. booze for charity

Ontario's Liberals are pushing Doug Ford's government to sell the province's stockpile of U.S. booze that is sitting in storage.

Halton Hills Today

Charity food drives: are they the answer? Here's what Calgarians say

Is it time for Canada to consider something like government food stamps to address hunger? Atul Bir says 10 years ago, he would have said no. We’re looking out for each other. But today? Demand for food banks has soared, and that’s changing his mind.

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund distributes $300,000 to 131 food banks across Canada

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is significantly ramping up its annual donations to food banks across the country this year. Faced by an uncertain economic environment marked by loss of employment, inflation and growing inequality, Canadians of all walks of life, including children, increasingly must use food banks to make ends meet. In this context, the SHF is contributing $300,000 to 131 food banks and community organizations across Canada in 2025.

Steelworkers Humanity Fund

Budds' Collision Pig Roast

Oakville, Ontario -- Budds’ Collision Annual Pig Roast is a seasonal community event hosted by Budds’ Collision, inviting guests to enjoy food and entertainment for a good cause. The event takes place on December 19, 2025, running from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 2071 South Service Road in Oakville.

Budds' Collision

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