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Opinion: When the marginalized speak up, listen

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Nova Scotia to increase earnings for income-assistance recipients in 2019

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Parker Street food bank 'desperate for donations'

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Client numbers up at Glace Bay Food Bank

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Prescription for healthier population: spend more on social services

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Canada must rethink health spending strategy

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We're Still Waiting on Trudeau's Promised Plan To Fight Poverty

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Editorial - The Laker

Opinion: Child poverty needs to be addressed

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Feed Nova Scotia supports 7,000 families for Christmas

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Kevin Clarke, president of North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Centre standing next to the sign outside the centre

North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Centre feeds the community's bellies, spirits

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