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Police arrest Delta man for trafficking to minors

Delta Police have arrested a man after acting on information that someone was trafficking drugs to minors, and purchasing liquor for minors.

UNRAVELING: NEW RESEARCH REVEALS VITAL SERVICES IN BC AT SERIOUS RISK

Non-profit organizations across BC continue to be at risk. Back in Spring 2020, the No Immunity report showed 15-19% of non-profits faced closure and 23% feel they may not last more than 6 months.

WOMEN’S VOICES IN THE MEDIA STILL OUTNUMBERED BY THOSE OF MEN – STUDY

New research from Simon Fraser University shows that women’s voices continue to be underrepresented in the media, despite having prominent female leaders across Canada and internationally. Researchers in SFU’s Discourse Processing Lab found that men outnumber women quoted in Canadian news media about three to one. The findings from the team’s Gender Gap Tracker study were published this week in the journal PLOS ONE.

Lest we forget a Legend

With a sense of utmost grief and sorrow, we announce the sudden passing away of Mr. Charan Pal Gill, Founder and Founding CEO of Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society, on February 2, 2021.

WORLD DUTY FREE RAISES OVER $8,000 FOR RICHMOND HOSPITAL’S NEW ACUTE CARE TOWER

February 3, 2021 From left to right: Elaine Xu: VP, Travel Trade & Promotion, Dufry North America and Tracy Wong: Regional VP, Operations, Dufry…

Cultchivating the Fringe winner, Mx, takes the digital stage this Black History Month!

The Cultch is thrilled to present Mx, an Off the Corner Productions show streamed live from The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, February 18-24, 2021. Welcome to The Nancy Show, where each night one lucky guest from the African Diaspora is granted a unique opportunity to reconnect to their ancestors.

Monthlong National Chowder Chowdown Festival Kicks off Today!

A delicious way to support Ocean Wise’s not-for-profit sustainable seafood program

Announcing the winners of this year’s LGBTQ2S+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Awards!

The award was created by Sher Vancouver to recognize young leaders who are advocates for the LGBTQ2S+ community. For these sixth annual awards, sponsored by DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society for the second year, there were applicants from across Canada and beyond. Thirty-year-old Nkambwe, a Black transgender woman originally from Uganda, impressed the awards jury to grab the $1,000 award.

YOUNGER’ OLDER ADULTS FEELING UNIQUE STRESSES OF PANDEMIC – SURVEY

A new national survey of more than 4,300 Canadians aged 55+ has found that ‘younger’ older adults – those between the ages of 55 and 64 – are experiencing more detrimental effects of the pandemic than those over 65.

COVID-19 RAPID TESTING IN LONG-TERM CARE HOMES COULD REDUCE EXPOSURES, SFU EXPERTS SAY

Rapid COVID-19 testing would prevent the introduction of the virus into long-term care homes and help detect outbreaks quicker, according to new modelling from Simon Fraser University researchers.

Delta Police seeking public input for new Community Safety Plan

Worried about drivers speeding through school zones? Perhaps you’re concerned about thefts from vehicles, or people stealing packages off front porches? Or maybe you’re feeling good about policing in Delta, but have a great idea on how to improve things in one area.

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