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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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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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