BC SPCA Spring Lottery for the animals is bigger than ever
The BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need is back and bigger than ever. Buying a lottery ticket will help B.C.’s abused, neglected and injured animals and could potentially put thousands of extra dollars in your pocket! “With 31 cash prizes totalling $125,000 to be won, plus a bonus 50/50 pot up to $500,000, there are now more...
Business recovery grant program extended
The B.C. government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program to ensure businesses have the time they need to apply. One of the main requirements has also been lowered to ensure more businesses are eligible. “We continue to listen to B.C. businesses about what they need to navigate...
Rossland Museum hosts Our Living Languages Travelling Exhibition
How many of us in BC can say “hello” in the language of the people on whose traditional territory we live, work, and play? You might find yourself expanding your vocabulary—and appreciation for the over 30 Indigenous languages spoken in BC—after visiting the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre to view Our Living Languages:...
Kootenay parents to benefit from more child care spaces
Families in the Kootenays will have access to almost 150 new licensed child care spaces as part of the Province’s ongoing commitment to increasing access to child care through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. “This is great news for families across the Kootenays, especially for those in Nakusp, who will see nearly 100 new...
B.C. moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 immunization plan, protects seniors
More than 400,000 people in British Columbia will be immunized from March to early April as the Province moves into Phase 2 of the largest immunization rollout in B.C.’s history. “At every step of the way, we are putting the health and safety of British Columbians first,” said Premier John Horgan. “B.C. was one of the first...
Suzuki's daughter to take over as foundation executive director
Last fall, the David Suzuki Foundation announced that I would be joining the team full-time this September as executive director. I write you today with a deep sense of excitement, responsibility and alignment for taking up this work. I've grown up with the Foundation. More than 30 years ago, my parents Tara Cullis and David...
Myths About the Overdose Crisis in B.C.
More and more, the conversation about substance use is changing. For example, people are becoming more aware of using words and language that reduce stigma. However, common myths still exist, including some about the overdose crisis – an ongoing public health emergency in B.C. Inaccurate information or beliefs about substance...
LETTER: Time for straight talk about shelter needs in Castlegar
Dear editor, Shelters are not going away anytime soon, in fact, you will probably hear more about them. How do we make sure they are successful? We inolve all the stakeholders - and the community is a huge stakeholder. Its time for a discussion. We all need to show compassion, respect and tolerance, but that's a two-way street....
542 new cases overnight in BC, 43 in IHA
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 542 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 81,909 cases in British Columbia. “There are...
Province pairs with CBT for wildfire mitigation
The B.C. government is investing $2.4 million to complete wildfire risk reduction projects in the Columbia Basin as part of its economic recovery plan to create jobs and help communities recover from COVID-19 impacts. “Our government’s support of this program will help mitigate wildfire threats and also provide training and...
