News Items tag as: Anna McKenzie

Former child in ‘care,’ hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to BC legislature
May 19, 2023 - 4:33 PM

Bryant Doradea never thought he would be performing rap songs in the B.C. legislature for a group of provincial ministers.
A birthday party to remember for youth transitioning out of B.C.’s child-welfare system
August 11, 2021 - 8:00 PM

It’s not a typical birthday party, but there is nothing typical about “aging out” of B.C.’s child-welfare system when you turn 19.
New online map of B.C. braids together Indigenous land, language, arts and culture
June 17, 2021 - 9:00 PM

A new, interactive map weaves together information on Indigenous peoples’ languages, arts, culture, and connection to place across the lands now referred to as British Columbia.
Afro-Indigenous community calls out Sephora Canada for lack of diversity
June 15, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Indigenous representation is rising on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram and in ad campaigns for companies like Sephora Canada, Nike, and RW&CO — and so is criticism about the nature of this representation.
Class action lawsuit against Kelowna social worker prompts calls for better oversight
November 11, 2020 - 8:30 AM

A class action lawsuit against a former B.C. social worker has raised an important question: should child protection social workers be required to register with an external regulator?
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Kamloops could be next BC city to allow booze in a public park
Music fans and park-goers in Kamloops may be allowed to bring their own booze this summer. Kamloops city council will debate on June 10 whether or not to mirror recent policies in other BC cities which allow alcohol in select parks.

North Carolina governor forms council to recommend cannabis regulations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says a panel he's tasked with recommending cannabis sale regulations — including potential legalization of adult use of marijuana — should aim to provide a structure in a s

May real estate sales in Central Okanagan most active in 2 years
The Central Okanagan real estate market saw more sales last month than it had done in two years, but it still lags way behind compared to the 10-year average. According to Rennie Intelligence, the growth in sales in the Central Okanagan cam

Former child in ‘care,’ hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to BC legislature