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As B.C. food banks struggle, association reviews membership model
Food Banks B.C. is reviewing its membership model as local food banks struggle to deal with increasing demand, rising cost of living and a lack of donations.
More than 200 cats taken into care from Houston, B.C., property
The cats and kittens will be cared for by the BC SPCA, following a request for help by the animals' owner. The organization says it is the largest intake they've had since the 1990s and will put a severe strain on resources.
Financial incentives not enough to retain nurses, critics say
While monetary incentives will soon be available to nurses interested in working in B.C's remote and rural communities, some say more supports are needed to help bridge staffing gaps in the province's health-care system.
Greater Vancouver homeless count shows intergenerational impact of residential schools, support workers say
The recent homeless count in Greater Vancouver shows the continued impact of residential schools on survivors and their families, advocates and support workers say.
Late Nisga'a politician's years at residential school inspired stage production
The story in Bunk #7 outlines the lived experiences of Larry Guno — the late Nisga'a playwright, lawyer and politician who attended a residential school in 1959 and 1960 — and describes a riot led by students that broke out following the dismissal of a well-liked supervisor.
Metro Vancouver film workers 'trying to hang on for as long as we can' amid ongoing Hollywood strikes
Film professionals in British Columbia say they're struggling to make ends meet, as local productions halt indefinitely amid ongoing strike action south of the border.
Doctor warns parents about open windows, dehydration hazards for children during heat wave
Experts are warning parents to closely monitor their children indoors during hot weather, with heat-related illness and falls from windows posing risks in the home.
How one Tk'emlúps teen at the North American Indigenous Games found joy in wrestling during the pandemic
Sports offer an opportunity for youth to heal from the isolation of the COVID-19 lockdown, says Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc chief Rosanne Casimir— and tournaments like the North American Indigenous Games allow them to build friendships with competitors from other nations.
Sport, culture and community central for B.C. athletes at the North American Indigenous Games
The North American Indigenous Games kicked off in Halifax, with hundreds of athletes from British Columbia participating in various sports.
Surrey's urban Indigenous population rises to highest in B.C. as families grapple with soaring costs
With Surrey's urban Indigenous population the highest in all of British Columbia, advocates say more resources are needed to support residents.