https://youtu.be/2h269lSspT0 The Torchlight Parade returned after a break, featuring local performers and community groups at the 74th Semiahmoo Days. Semiahmoo Days is a weekend-long celebration in the coastal city of White Rock honouring the Semiahmoo First Nation and their heritage on these lands. The festival presents live performances, vendors, andContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/yEJqzOE3mr4 The Maple Hope Foundation has been providing relief from the impact of war since 2014. They have organized charity events, delivered medical aid, and supported Ukraine through cultural and humanitarian initiatives. Now, the focus for the Maple Hope Foundation is on motivating others to help those coping with loss.Continue Reading
https://youtu.be/zXS74cy34aU The Aboriginal Mother Centre Society’s (AMCS) weekly BBQ has been providing food and care to elders for over 15 years. The AMCS supports Indigenous families across communities, providing housing for mothers and their children, as well as supplying food bags for Elders. Every other Monday, the AMCS welcomes theContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/KQqdM7Oid6M At the University of British Columbia (UBC), the BC Brain Wellness Program hosted an event dedicated to World Brain Day, where they showcased the importance of creativity in the lives of older adults. The BC Wellness Program is a provincial network that offers more than 28 support and educationContinue Reading
Cancer is the leading cause of job-related deaths for firefighters in Canada. The Canadian government has introduced a National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting to address the elevated cancer risks firefighters face. This framework will be supported by an investment of $12.29 million over five years and $12.29 millionContinue Reading
Tuesday, the Manitoba government announced merging over $6.2 million in federal funding with $6.35 million from the province in a collaboration to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV) in Manitoba. This is in addition to the $22.3 million investment from the provincial government over four years announced in 2023. This funding, partContinue Reading
A 2020 study shared by the Parkinson’s Foundation suggests a single concussion increased the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease by 57 per cent and the risk of developing dementia by 72 per cent. According to Brain Injury Canada, hockey is the most common sport, which leads to concussions among boysContinue Reading
It’s no secret that community and non-profit media organizations, which play a crucial role in representing underrepresented groups, have long been excluded from key revenue sources. Consequently, the number of community media organizations across Canada has drastically declined and may never recover. Despite an increasing demand for their services, communityContinue Reading
July 1st marked Canada Day, the 157th anniversary of confederation in 1867. For so long, people across the country celebrated wholeheartedly, proud of their flag and country. In today’s day and age, as we work to address reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous people, the interpretation of Canada Day has changed forContinue Reading
“We have to fight back because right now in Canada, bodily autonomy is under threat,” Leah Gazan said to the crowd outside the Manitoba Legislative Building. On the afternoon of June 24th, a group of approximately 80 people gathered outside the Manitoba Legislative Building for a women’s reproductive rights rally.Continue Reading
