Arconic Foundation helps eliminate medical debt

The  Arconic Foundation, through a partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, has helped abolish nearly $30 million in medical debt for communities near Arconic facilities in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Indiana, New York, and Tennessee. (The Arconic Davenport Works in Riverdale employs about 2,500 workers.) Individuals who qualified received a letter in Undue Medical Debt-branded envelopes…

Cash, low debt will help Chatham-Kent address infrastructure gap

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Chatham-Kent, like many Ontario municipalities, needs to make major infrastructure investments to address aging assets. Published Jul 28, 2026  •  4 minute read The Municipality of Chatham-Kent Civic Centre is shown. (Tom Morrison/Postmedia Network) Article content Chatham-Kent, like many Ontario municipalities, needs to make major infrastructure investments to address…

Scammers exploit debt relief programme, metro warns

The Tshwane Metro has issued an urgent warning to residents to remain vigilant against scammers exploiting its recently launched Debt Relief Incentive Programme by charging illegal application fees or claiming to offer assistance with payment. Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance, Eugene Modise, said the programme, which came into effect on July 1, is entirely…