Students on Ice: A Journey of Discovery for Youth
Nunatsiavut to Nunavik: 25 Years of Learning, Connection, and Youth Empowerment GATINEAU, QC, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation sets sail on its latest educational expedition on July 12, bringing together 22 youth from around the world for a transformative journey from Nain, […]
Have your say on B.C.’s climate plan
People in British Columbia are invited to provide feedback about CleanBC, the Province’s plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and increase the use of clean energy. An independent review of CleanBC’s programs and policies is underway and public input will help inform its findings. The review is assessing how well CleanBC is working, where […]
Remembering the Komagata Maru incident
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the 111th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: “On May 23, 1914, a chartered steamer named the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver harbour after a long transoceanic voyage from Asia. The 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu passengers on board came to Canada in search of opportunity […]
Canada's G7 presidency a key opportunity for next prime minister
As the Government of Canada assumes the presidency of the G7 in 2025, a coalition of leading humanitarian, development, and advocacy agencies is urging Canada’s next Prime Minister to build on the momentum of past summits and secure renewed commitments to global education in order to combat rising inequality and extremism. At the upcoming G7 […]
CBEEN Presents Ktunaxa Introductory Language Course (8 x 90 min classes)
We invite you to join us for this Ktunaxa Introductory Online Language Course. Join Alfred Joseph and Mara Nelson for 8 weeks of Foundational Ktunaxa Language Learning. Learn the sounds, words and some history of the Ktunaxa Language. This course is designed for you to garner skills that will enable you to carry Ktunaxa Language […]
More affordable, clean electricity coming across Canada with new federal regulations
The David Suzuki Foundation welcomes the final clean electricity regulations announced today by Environment and Climate Change Canada Minister Steven Guilbeault. Research from the David Suzuki Foundation and modelling from others show Canada can achieve net-zero electricity by 2035 that is reliable and more affordable. Around the world many countries are already moving toward targets for clean electricity by 2035 or sooner, […]
155 people lost to poisoned drugs in BC in October
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in October 2024: “Today’s report from the BC Coroners Service is a reminder of the ongoing devastation caused by the toxic-drug crisis and my heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of […]
Salvation Army Deeply Concerned About Dramatic Shortfall in Donations During its Largest Fundraising Campaign of the Year
As Canada Post strike continues, Salvation Army asks donours to give online, by phone or at our kettles to support those in need this Christmas The now four-week-old strike by Canada Post is hurting The Salvation Army, which relies heavily on the holiday season for donations. With the disruption in mail delivery, a dramatic shortfall […]
DriveSmartBC: Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired
You don’t have to be actually driving a motor vehicle when your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or a drug to be convicted for impaired driving or receiving an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP). Simply being able to set the vehicle in motion, engine running or not, may be enough because you have care […]
Column: Versions of a 'New World Order'
New-world-order alternatives to the West’s post-1945 plan “The old order changeth yielding place to new And God fulfills himself… More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.” ― Alfred, Lord Tennyson Introduction The international liberal world order is in the news due to Israel and COP-29. On this very topic, here is the […]