Tag: Women

BC Period Campaign collects over 550,000 menstrual products

Health Care Hussam Elghussein - June 23, 2025

A BC-wide campaign collected over 550,000 menstrual products for those in need. Called the Period Promise Campaign, it aims to...

Advocates, businesses split on effectiveness of B.C. pay transparency legislation

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 19, 2025

Gender and equity advocates say British Columbia’s pay transparency legislation does not go far enough to close pay equity gaps, while a business group argues the law is a useful tool that will yield progress over time.

Heroic woman receives special honour

News David Boles - April 16, 2017

The youngest Noble Prize laureate is now the youngest person to ever address the House of Commons. Malala Yousafzai spoke...

Girls Do Code event promotes women in technology

News Justin Goulet - March 9, 2017

The upcoming Navigate Girls Do Code event promotes the participation of girls in technology-based careers and opportunities. Navigate Principal Jeff...

New transition housing for women fleeing violence

News Justin Goulet - January 19, 2017

A new 4-unit rental project has been created in Courtenay to help women and children leaving abusive relationships. The new...

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

Town of Comox August 7, 2025

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects.

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

RCMP August 7, 2025

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial August 6, 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.