Canadian global pop star Shawn Mendes has launched a charitable foundation with $1 million in funds and partnerships, with Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the environmental...
When you wander through The Canadian National Exhibition, the end-of-summer Toronto fair commonly called The Ex which launched in 1879 and now attracts more than 1.5 million people, you are...
Concert promoter Evenko is stepping up efforts to reduce plastic and other waste that piles up at its music festivals at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, like Osheaga, which kicks off tomorrow (Aug.2...
“How can we put more meaning into life?" Melissa Etheridge asks at one point during her interview with Samaritanmag. She’s discussing the domino effect she believes can happen...
Toronto business executive Jim Leech has enjoyed philanthropic leadership roles with such foundations as Mastercard and Toronto General & Western Hospital, but the Association of Fundraising...
An auction of 120 guitars from the collection of former Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has raised $21,490,750 USD ($28,349,415 CAD) with all proceeds going towards climate crisis-combating...
A new augmented reality mobile game supported by Ellen DeGeneres is being used to help gorillas in Rwanda. Gorillas! is the new game created by augmented reality app maker Krikey in partnership with...
When disasters strike worldwide we're used to seeing charities like Doctors Without Borders and the Red Cross be among the first on the ground to offer medical care and assistance to overwhelmed...
Apple, the technology company behind such ubiquitous items as the iPhone, iPod, MacBook and iMac, has announced a major expansion of its product recycling programs throughout the United States and in...
Bryan Adams is shining a light on the environment with a simple but effective gesture for his current world tour in support of his new album, Shine A Light. Teaming up with shipping...