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More than 400 people gathered in Langley last year to honor residential school survivors, and this year's event promises another powerful evening of community healing. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation celebration on September 30 brings together drummers, speakers, and personal stories to foster understanding.
Country star Ella Langley stepped away from touring at the height of her success to prioritize her mental health. The two-week break inspired her new single "Loving Life Again," dropping March 19.
Langley City firefighters just got a powerful new tool to protect their growing community. Tower-1, a state-of-the-art fire truck with a 100-foot ladder, helps crews reach higher buildings and rescue people faster than ever before.
Four Okanagan companies just secured provincial funding that will create over 100 new jobs while helping homegrown businesses reach more customers. From recycled rubber flooring to custom trailers, these manufacturers are expanding with support from BC's Manufacturing Jobs Fund.
British Columbia just secured over $355 million in provincial and federal funding to plant more than 125 million trees across the province. The investment will restore wildfire-damaged forests, protect at-risk species, and strengthen the sustainability of BC's forest sector. #
When flames destroyed a wildlife rehabilitation center in Summerland, BC, six recovering animals found safety at a Kamloops sanctuary. Two otters, a porcupine, and three ducks are thriving in their temporary home while their original facility rebuilds.
More than 50 years after Apollo 17, NASA is weeks away from launching the first crewed flight around the moon since 1972. Engineers at NASA Langley in Virginia are making final preparations to ensure the Artemis II crew returns home safely.
The BC Court of Appeal officially recognized the Nuchatlaht Nation's title to 210 square kilometers of their ancestral territory on Nootka Island, marking a historic legal victory after years of fighting for their rights. Ancient cedar trees, shaped by generations of Nuchatlaht stewardship, provided key evidence that helped win their case.
When 13-year-old Heather Trask spotted strange rocks on a riverbed in 1988, she had no idea she'd just discovered BC's first complete marine dinosaur. Her find launched a paleontology movement that turned amateur hobbyists into world-class fossil hunters.
When families fled a wildfire with only minutes to spare, one volunteer couldn't leave their animals behind. Nowlin Kazimir has saved more than 60 pets and livestock from BC's Bradley Creek wildfire, including a burned pig now recovering in his care.
When nurse Skye Maynard collapsed from cardiac arrest during a workout, her friend Lara Kesteloo didn't hesitate to start CPR, saving her life on the spot. Two years later, BC Emergency Health Services honored Kesteloo's heroic actions with their highest recognition for first responders.
When British Columbia shoppers rounded up their grocery bills by just cents, they helped deliver more than 8 million meals to 58,000 hungry students across 124 schools. Every penny goes directly to feeding kids in local classrooms. ##
Fifty years ago, a team in Hampton, Virginia helped land the first spacecraft on Mars, pioneering methods still used today. Their Viking mission opened an era of planetary exploration that continues to inspire.
Four British Columbia companies are expanding thanks to provincial funding that will create 101 new jobs across the region. From furniture makers to eco-friendly flooring, these businesses are scaling up to meet growing demand for locally made products.
British Columbia's medical association received a traditional Coast Salish name, ya:y̓əstəl̕, meaning "working together," from Musqueam Elders to guide their truth and reconciliation efforts. The ceremony marks a meaningful step toward culturally safe healthcare for Indigenous peoples.
British Columbia is handing social housing providers up to $800,000 to switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps and upgrade electrical systems. The new program launches this February and combines provincial funding with utility rebates in one simple application.
British Columbia has pulled 161,000 people out of poverty since 2016, including 48,000 children, through its groundbreaking poverty reduction strategy. While challenges remain, the province's focused investments in child care, wages, and family supports are creating real change for thousands of families. ##
British Columbia and Canada are investing $335 million to plant nearly 74 million trees across the province, restoring wildfire-damaged forests and critical wildlife habitats. The massive reforestation effort targets at-risk species and brings Indigenous communities to the forefront of environmental stewardship.
Over 300 Mexican firefighters traveled north to help battle British Columbia's devastating wildfires that forced 20,000 people to evacuate. It's the largest deployment under the countries' mutual aid agreement.
British Columbia has reduced overall poverty by nearly a third in less than a decade, helping 161,000 people escape poverty including 48,000 children. While the province still faces challenges, the progress shows government investments in families and workers are making a real difference.
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