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As the cost of youth sports rises, so too does the need for financial help, says B.C. charity
The executive director of Athletics for Kids says the demand for youth sports grants has risen 400 per cent since the start of the pandemic.
Organizers of new job fair hope to match Metro Vancouver film professionals with temporary work
Organizers of a new job fair in mid-August are hoping to connect film industry workers in the province with temporary jobs, as many are affected by ongoing strikes south of the border.
B.C. launches demographic survey to identify and eliminate systemic racism
The province has unveiled a survey aimed at identifying systemic racism in order to implement equitable access after hearing concerns from minority groups and Indigenous members of the community.
Once seen as an affordable option, housing in Surrey now increasingly out of reach
Danielle Lafond says Surrey was the city she turned to for affordable housing over a decade ago. But now, she says she’s had to give up her rental, get a roommate, and is struggling to make ends meet as the price of housing skyrockets in the city.
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In addition to fasting, Ramadan is a time of giving, say volunteers in Vancouver's Muslim community
Zakat is the practice of contributing to society, financially as well as through time and actions. One of the five pillars of Islam, Muslims practice Zakat everyday — but more so during Ramadan, according to members of Vancouver's Muslim community.
3 years into the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian hate still prevalent in Metro Vancouver: advocates
Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the racism experienced by Metro Vancouver's Asian community have continued — and many have stopped reporting the incidents, advocates say.
Food bank in Metro Vancouver sees spike in need after the holidays
The holidays may be over, but a food bank in Surrey, B.C., says it is still overwhelmed by the number of people signing up for help with groceries, and some staff worry a time will come when they won't be able to help everyone in need.
Parents of deaf child, advocates express concern as B.C. college halts only sign language program in province
The family of eight-year-old Aurelia Braun of Surrey, B.C., worry deaf students will fall behind after Douglas College pauses its Sign Language Interpreter program, the only one of its kind in the province.
Unnamed donor gives record $33.8 million to MS research in B.C. with goal of saving lives
A $33.8 million donation has been made by an anonymous donor to advance research for multiple sclerosis (MS) in B.C. The University of British Columbia says it's the largest known donation for MS research worldwide.
Halloween's costing more this year, but these British Columbians say it's still worth it
While inflationary pressures mean some homes have had to hit pause, others are managing to continue the tradition of creating a Halloween haven this season, despite the additional costs.