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Canadians who engage in arts and culture have better mental health, CanadaHelps reports

CanadaHelps released the findings from the latest Ipsos poll, which found that Canadians who engage in arts and culture activities at least two to three times a month are more likely to personally embrace cultural diversity (78%) compared to Canadians who never engage in arts and culture activities (44%). For the purposes of this study, […]

Artificial Intelligence at Work: The Shifting Landscape of Future Skills and the Future of Work Report

The Diversity Institute, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre and the Environics Institute for Survey Research, published the Artificial Intelligence at Work: The Shifting Landscape of Future Skills and the Future of Work Report. The study was funded by the Government of Canada‘s Future Skills Program. The report is based on the seventh wave […]

Over half of Canadians intend to make a charitable donation this year, according to World Vision Canada

World Vision Canada released the results from a recent survey, which found that 56% of Canadians intend to make a charitable donation this year amidst high inflation. Of the 1529 Canadians surveyed from November 12-18, 2024, over half plan to make a donation. Two-thirds (66%) indicated they would prefer to give a charitable gift over […]

Participate in the public consultation on the modernization and development of preventive health care guidelines in Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada invites stakeholders to participate in a public consultation on the modernization and development of preventive health care guidelines in Canada. The purpose of the consultation is to ensure preventive healthcare guidelines meet the needs of Canada’s healthcare system and support the overall well-being of people living in Canada. The […]

Julia’s House children provide a mermaid makeover

Children supported by Julia’s House children’s hospice had a colourful and messy half term week, as they helped artist, Hannah Dosanjh, to create a very special mermaid tail sculpture for The Great Tail Trail, which opens to the public across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) next spring. Hannah, a Wiltshire-based artist, illustrator and muralist, recently […]

Four National Awards for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance came out winners in four categories at this year’s 2024 Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence. Organised by Air Ambulances UK and sponsored by Kwik Fit, the awards took place last night to celebrate and recognise the dedicated professionals who tirelessly contribute their specialised life-saving skills and unwavering commitment to the […]

Community Spirit Shines Bright at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Candles Events

Community Spirit Shines Bright at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Candles Events Throughout October and November, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hosted a series of moving community candle remembrance events across Dorset, raising over £23,000 for the charity’s Family Support and Bereavement Service. Held at four iconic locations, each event provided a meaningful space for individuals and families to come together, […]

One week to double your donations for Diverse Abilities

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has an incredible opportunity to raise tens of thousands through the Big Give– but needs the public’s help to release this and realise the charity’s vision of providing a year’s support for families of children with disabilities. The Big Give Christmas Challenge runs from midday on Tuesday 3 December to […]