Fraser Valley/Victoria – Even though it has not been a major wildfire season so far in 2019, with increasing temperatures and drier conditions in many parts of the province, British Columbians are urged to do everything they can to prevent…
Chilliwack – The original summer shut down for the maternity ward and lack of obstetricians was supposed to be six weeks. After public and political outrage – that was whittled down from June 24 to July 9. The original FVN…
Surrey – Mayor Doug McCallum and the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society announced the launch of two new water safety initiatives. In partnership with the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, a free life jacket rental program will run at annually…
Chilliwack – If you are wondering what happens as you get older and want to learn, this is a great opportunity to get prepared and find out. Plus you get to volunteer in a brief manner on a weekly basis…
Victoria – On the heels of CUPE criticizing the Federal Green Party on their proposal to privatize the infrastructure of water supplies to First Nations, another report is critical on how the overall BC drinking water supply is not protected…
Victoria/Chilliwack – The United Nations reports that half the world’s population is under the age of 25. Youth play a key role in the social, environmental, and technological changes that are rapidly shaping the world we live in. The next…
Surrey – A new case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland. Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health Authorities have determined the infection was acquired by a Burnaby resident who travelled abroad to the Philippines. Public Health…
Chilliwack – Operating any type of alcohol and drug recovery facility is not an easy task. While Ruth and Naomi’s, Salvation Army and Cyrus Centre always have money coming in (BC Housing, Various Church organizations etc), there are other non-profits…
Victoria – Three months in, this is the latest update on the measles immunization catch-up program from Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health. Launched in April 2019 to run to the end of the school year, the catch-up program’s goal…
Victoria – You can have your say on proposed new actions to reduce the plastic waste polluting the province’s waterways, environment and landfills. Log onto an online survey and read the Province’s consultation paper: cleanbc.ca/plastics The Government is proposing action…