“Children have the right to grow up in a safe environment, to access basic care, to pursue an education, and – above all – to be children. Taking them away from their families and putting them on the front lines of conflict robs them of these fundamental rights.
Left to right: Rand Cowell and Gary Cowell from the Cowell Foundation, Natalie Meixner (President & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation).
Delta Police have arrested a man after acting on information that someone was trafficking drugs to minors, and purchasing liquor for minors.
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.
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.
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.
“Anything is possible. With the power of visualization and putting it out there, it can happen.” Shirley Samujh-Dayal discusses the importance of continuous personal and professional growth with Drishti and how these values underpin her work as Director of Operations at Coast Mountain Bus Company.
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.
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.
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.
The Province is accepting applications for the new Minister’s Advisory Council on Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN MAC).
Bringing topics rooted in the daily life of youth such as self-esteem, anxiety, consent, mental health, environment, feminism, etc.
With the nation’s unemployment rate reaching its highest point in history this year (13.7 per cent in May), job opportunities in labour-abundant industries—such as retail and dining—are running dry.
A local collective of community health advocates have come together to form the SACH Community Hub to support Surrey’s diverse communities impacted by acute and emerging health challenges.
Moving Forward Family Services (MFFS) offers timely low and no cost counselling for those who cannot afford to pay typical private therapy rates and are not eligible for public services