Big Sisters, Big Impact

Based in Fairview, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland connects girls to mentors in their community. Executive Director Chantelle Krish talks about the aim to ‘ignite’ the potential of youth through relationship building, and how you can get involved.

Exploring at the Ethọ́s Lab

Recently launched within Vancouver Fairview, Ethọ́s Lab is an inclusive, collaborative space for youth to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.).

Anti-racism data legislation becomes law

Indigenous and Black people, and people of colour, are another step closer to having better access to government programs and services as the historic Anti-Racism Data Act is enshrined in B.C. law. The Anti-Racism Data Act, introduced on May 2, 2022, passed …

Rapid tests for people 30+ available at pharmacies

Starting immediately on Monday, March 21, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available to people aged 30 years and older through community pharmacies. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies …

New data will guide response to homelessness in B.C.

A first-of-its-kind report on homelessness will give better information to help target provincial programs and services to improve supports for people experiencing homelessness and help prevent people from becoming homeless. “If our plan to prevent and address homelessness across the …

BC Parks updates camping reservation system

Camping enthusiasts can now try out the improved BC Parks reservation service before it opens for bookings on March 21. The new online reservation service, camping.bcparks.ca, is part of a broader redesign of BC Parks’ digital services to improve the park …