Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
January 1997 In the summer of 1996 the Halton Social Planning Council and Volunteer Centre began a program initiative to research and understand the impact of policies of financial restraint and deficit reduction on Halton agencies, services and people in need. We are...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
May 2000 Introduction Government restructuring, the devolution of human services to regional and municipal governments and budget choices to not reinvest in human services have led to the resurgence of user fees. The Council believes it is important to revisit the...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
August 2003 Community Development Halton is pleased to join the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton and the Halton Multicultural Council as a partner in an innovative exploration of the experiences of black youth in our community entitled, “Growing Up Black...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
February 2005 The research initiative, Niagara Voluntary Sector Labour Force Study, was conducted by the Centre for Community Leadership at Niagara College and was funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. In an effort to contribute to the dialogue on...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
May 2007 In November 2006 (Community Dispatch Vol. 11, No 3) Community Development Halton outlined the initiative known as the Ontario Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform and encouraged residents of Halton to engage in one of the several avenues for...
Jul 31, 2011 | Community Dispatch Archive
March 1997 On March 8th, 1911, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated to acknowledge women’s struggles. Today, International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s accomplishments and advancements towards equality. The...