Top 5 Training Tips for Polar Bear Dips
With one month to go before dip day, Todd "Dr. Freeze" Courage and Trent "Dr. Thaw" Courage, co-founders of Canada's largest charity polar bear plunge, have released the helpful "5 Training Tips for Polar Bear dips" guide for dippers old and new.
December 01, 2016
Burnbrae Farms hatches a great deal this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday kicks off the holiday giving season. For those looking to get the best deal, Burnbrae Farms is partnering with the World Vision Gift Catalogue with an offer that will help stretch your dollar.
November 29, 2016
All Canadians should welcome Syrian newcomers
Today World Vision is urging Canadians to support newly arriving Syrian families and unveiled a list of practical tips on how to help them adjust to life in Canada.
November 27, 2016
8 in 10 Canadians struggle with new gift ideas
According to a recent Ipsos poll, 79% of Canadians have a tough time coming up with new gift ideas year after year for family and friends. Additionally, nearly three in four Canadians report that finding a gift people will like is a chore.
November 25, 2016
Children of Mosul share their stories in video & pictures
Children of Mosul have begun to share their terrifying experiences during the past 2 years of conflict in their home town. At Zelican camp, 25 kilometres outside of Mosul, children who lived under ISIL control say they had years of nightmares from witnessing atrocities, according to World Vision staff.
November 21, 2016
New video shows Canadians getting a real wakeup call on Canadian foreign aid spending
A new video by World Vision Canada reveals that Canadians view their country as a kind, open and generous global citizen. However, current foreign aid spending does not fully reflect Canada's generous nature, according to World Vision, and humanitarian and development financial commitments are less than many Canadians think.
November 14, 2016
Celebrating Tom Cochrane's influence and impact
A night of celebration will recognize Tom Cochrane for his leadership, impact and inspiration, both as a musician and humanitarian. As Cochrane celebrates the 25th anniversary of his hit album Mad, Mad World, it is also a chance to commemorate his hit song Life is a Highway, which was inspired by his work with World Vision.
October 20, 2016
Haiti: more than a million people in "dire need"
More than a million people in Haiti have been affected by Hurricane Matthew and are in dire need of life saving supplies, particularly clean water, according to World Vision, Canada’s largest international aid agency.
October 11, 2016
Hurricane Matthew: how Canadians can help Haiti
Hurricane Matthew made landfall in Haiti today with damaging sustaining winds of up to 230kph coupled with torrential rainfall. The extent of damage is still being assessed as Haitians brace for massive flooding and landslides that could put their lives, homes, neighbourhoods and livelihoods at risk.
October 03, 2016