Newcomer accessibility program
Last October, MOSAIC launched the Accessibility for Newcomers Program, an innovative new program that will enhance accessibility for immigrants, refugees and newcomers in the Lower Mainland.
…
Social
Featured Articles
-
December 5 2022 Immigration -
December 5 2022 Local Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Bias, and Ethics
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly touching every facet of our society, including transportation, the stock market, dating, and health care (where I focus my work).
As AI makes its way …
-
November 21 2022 International International day of persons with disabilities
People with disabilities – one billion people – are one of the most excluded groups in society. Annually, on Dec. 3, Vancouver joins cities around the world to mark International Day of Persons …
-
November 21 2022 Local The appointment of senator Dr. Margo Greenwood
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed Dr. Margo Greenwood as an independent senator to fill a vacancy for British Columbia.
Newly appointed …
More from Social
-
November 21 2022 Economy UBC researcher to study young adults who live with their parents
Photo courtesy of the University of British Columbia
Young adults in Canada are less likely to own a home and more likely to live with their parents than they were a decade ago, according to …
-
November 7 2022 International The Canadian and the French governments, and local French authorities secure long-term protection of Juno Beach in France
“Canadians came ashore at Juno Beach as part of the most ambitious military operation that the world has ever seen and in turn, helped liberate a continent. The story of Juno Beach and the Battle …
-
November 7 2022 International The Charming Taste of European… Cinema !
The EU-funded promotional campaign “The Charming Taste of Europe” once again sponsors the European Film Festival in Canada.
In an effort to support its initiatives, “The Charming Taste of …
-
October 24 2022 International Day of the Dead
Photo courtesy of Latincouver
Time to commune with the dead. Across the world, festivals are celebrated throughout the year to honour those who are no longer living. On Nov. 1, join in the Día …
-
October 24 2022 Community Recent data on official languages and mother tongues
Statistics Canada has recently released a fourth set of 2021 Census results on mother tongue, languages spoken at home and languages known by Canadians.
Their findings revealed that English and …
-
October 3 2022 Local How climate change is impacting older women
Older women can come to the table to tackle inclusive climate change solutions.
Recent heat waves around the world are reminders of global warming and its detrimental impact on our health and …