Tag: Child Poverty

One in 4 Rural BC Kids Living in Poverty

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Nearly half of recent immigrant children are living in poverty, while one in three Indigenous kids are poor and...

Provincial Child Poverty Report Card Released

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The 2016 BC Child Poverty Report Card has been released and the grade isn't very good. Adrienne Montani with First...

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B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

2026 BC Election
More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.
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