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Mondelēz Canada is donating over $1M to community organizations and frontline workers

Mondelēz Canada is donating over $1M to community organizations and frontline workers

Mondelēz Canada today announced it is donating over $1 million worth of financial and in-kind support to frontline health care workers and community partners advancing emergency relief and critical food stability efforts in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes support for Food Banks Canada, Moisson...

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President’s Choice Children’s Charity is helping Boys and Girls Clubs

President’s Choice Children’s Charity is helping Boys and Girls Clubs

Watch Galen Weston, Executive Chairman, Loblaw Companies Limited, speak about their commitment to fight kids’ hunger: TORONTO, April 4, 2020 - President's Choice Children's Charity, established and funded in part by Loblaw Companies Limited, has taken immediate steps to get food...

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Resources for families

This is an ongoing list of useful resources for families when social distancing measures are in place, organized in three categories: general, educational / tech, and mindfulness / health & wellness. Mindfulness / health & wellness Free meditation and mindfulness...

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The Coca-Cola Foundation Donates to BGC Emergency Relief Fund

In an act of unprecedented generosity, The Coca-Cola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company, has donated $750,000 USD to an emergency relief fund that will support Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada. The donation is part of $13.5...

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Coronavirus COVID-19: Statement from BGC Canada

Updated April 15, 2020 @ 12:57 p.m. EDTThe well-being of the children, youth, and families we serve, as well as staff and volunteers at our Clubs and on our national team, is our top priority—we are paying close attention to...

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What impact looks like

What impact looks like

By Owen Charters Last week, I joined Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg as they released a much-anticipated study about the impact they have had on children and youth in their community. It’s really exciting news, and something that we...

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WestJet and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada unite to share kindness

WestJet and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada unite to share kindness

Today, WestJet and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada together are celebrating World Kindness Day through WestJet Connections: Share kindness. In hopes of inspiring and recognizing acts of kindness, WestJet Connections: Share kindness highlights the generosity and spirit of WestJetters...

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Cineplex to host Annual Community Day in support of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada

Cineplex to host Annual Community Day in support of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada

On Saturday, December 7, Canadian movie-lovers and families are invited to visit their local Cineplex theatre to enjoy a morning of festive fun and FREE movies! For this year’s Community Day, Cineplex has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures Canada to...

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3rd annual Kid Food Nation gala celebrates healthy and nutritious eating

3rd annual Kid Food Nation gala celebrates healthy and nutritious eating

Who said healthy couldn’t be tasty? Last Sunday, 26 young chefs celebrated their winning recipes at the third annual Kid Food Nation gala. Hosted by YTV’s Spencer Litzinger and Duhin Nanda, this year’s gala took place at the Omni King...

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