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.
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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 …
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October 3 2022 Local Investing in Indigenous youth and forests
Canada’s Forest Trust (CFT) and Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP), part of Dexterra Community Initiatives (DCI), have drawn up a partnership in order to build powerful relationships with …
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August 22 2022 Local Can robots be good therapists?
Using therapeutic robots to support people’s needs is a rising field of research in healthcare. Designing them for best results, however, is more than an engineering problem according to Paul …
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July 4 2022 Local Better Connected - Girlpower in the age of social media
Social media is being re-defined by younger generations as a tool for positive activism, and the movement inspired mother-daughter team, Tanya and Julia Kyi, to write the children’s book Better …
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July 4 2022 Local Finding a purpose in climate change reform
Climate change is a problem that is both multifaceted and universally impactful to the current and future generations of society. Learning about this ongoing crisis and drawing lines to minimize our…
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June 6 2022 Local Brown Girl Guilt
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May 9 2022 Local Making bees matter
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Cities are increasingly important refuges for critical pollinators, including bees. May 20 has been designated World Bee Day and home gardeners have their …
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March 21 2022 Local Giving a chance to all young skaters
Skateboarding is becoming the best option for youth with autism to get involved in sports. The fun and inclusive environment fosters community between one kid and another. Blair Durnan, the …
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February 7 2022 Local Understanding the impacts of biowearable technology
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Biowearable technology, such as smart watches and other interactive …