Octuplets' Mom Nadya Suleman Seeks Donations Through Website

The mother of the octuplets born in Bellflower, California has launched a website asking for donations to help her raise her 14 children.  Nadya Suleman has sparked considerable debate surrounding the ethics of in-vitro fertilization, and speculation as to why a single,...

Back-to-School Welfare Cheques

Welfare cheques issued in British Columbia for the month of August contained a bonus for people with children in school full time.  A note was included at the bottom of each cheque: "This cheque includes the school start-up supplement. This supplement is $84 for...

Salvation Army runs out of food for Vancouver poor

  With welfare day still three days away and people hungry, the Salvation Army ran out of food yesterday. Twice.   See story at: Downtown Eastside Enquirer