OTTAWA – As the end of 2017 approaches, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is still less than halfway towards reaching its funding goal.The consumer advocacy group said this week that it has raised almost exactly $20,000, but needs to hit $50,000 by the end of December.“As you spend time with family and friends this holiday season, please share your holiday cheer with PIAC by making a quick and easy tax-deductible donation online”, PIAC urged in an email. “Alternatively, please consider asking loved ones to make a one-time donation to PIAC in your name as a gift to you and us....