Tag: Child Poverty

One in 4 Rural BC Kids Living in Poverty

News Justin Goulet - November 22, 2017

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

News Justin Goulet - November 24, 2016

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. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Summer skier injured and rescued near Moat Lake Saturday

Search and Rescue August 11, 2025

A skier looking to enjoy some summer powder had to be rescued after sustaining serious injuries over the weekend.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Weather August 10, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

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