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Surrey's Blue Tits Top Local Bird Count Despite National Trend
Planet WinsApr 14

Surrey's Blue Tits Top Local Bird Count Despite National Trend

Surrey birdwatchers spotted more blue tits than any other species this year, breaking from the national pattern where house sparrows dominated. The annual survey also brings helpful tips for keeping backyard birds healthy through summer.

BBC Science2 min read
BC Invests $6.75M Creating 101 Jobs Across Okanagan
SolutionsApr 9

BC Invests $6.75M Creating 101 Jobs Across Okanagan

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.

Google: jobs created announcement2 min read
BC Plants 125 Million Trees With $355M Investment
Planet WinsJun 3

BC Plants 125 Million Trees With $355M Investment

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. #

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Surrey Creates Insect Highways to Save Rarest Species
Planet WinsJun 13

Surrey Creates Insect Highways to Save Rarest Species

A conservation project is turning Surrey's chalk grasslands into "insect motorways" to save some of Britain's rarest creatures. The £300,000 initiative will restore 74 acres and reconnect fragmented habitats where species found nowhere else in the UK struggle to survive.

BBC Science2 min read
Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife
Planet WinsApr 16

Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife

A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.

BBC Science2 min read
BC Court Recognizes Nuchatlaht Nation's Land Title
Global NewsApr 21

BC Court Recognizes Nuchatlaht Nation's Land Title

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.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
BC Teen's River Find Sparked Island Fossil Rush
Global NewsFeb 6

BC Teen's River Find Sparked Island Fossil Rush

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.

Google: fossil discovery2 min read
Surrey School Gets $1M Innovation Lab for 700 Students
InnovationJan 30

Surrey School Gets $1M Innovation Lab for 700 Students

A Canadian elementary school just unveiled a cutting-edge Innovation Lab funded by a $1 million donation, giving 700 students access to 3D printers, coding tools, and robotics. The space aims to prepare young learners for a tech-driven future while keeping inclusion and belonging at its heart.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
BC Invests $6.75M in Manufacturing, Creating 101 Jobs
SolutionsApr 9

BC Invests $6.75M in Manufacturing, Creating 101 Jobs

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.

Google: jobs created announcement2 min read
Teen's $5K Freezie Stand Honors Terry Fox Hero Legacy
Acts of Kindness3h ago

Teen's $5K Freezie Stand Honors Terry Fox Hero Legacy

Friends sold freezies outside a Surrey grocery store to honor Chase De Balinhard, a teen who started raising money for cancer research at age 9. The June fundraiser raised over $5,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, continuing the legacy of a young life dedicated to helping others.

Google: charity donation2 min read
BC Invests $18.6M to Help 2,680 People Find Jobs
Acts of KindnessApr 16

BC Invests $18.6M to Help 2,680 People Find Jobs

British Columbia is expanding job support services to 16 more communities, helping nearly 2,700 people facing complex barriers get personalized help finding work. The program meets people where they are with flexible timelines and wraparound support.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
BC Offers $800K Grants to Green Social Housing
Planet WinsFeb 19

BC Offers $800K Grants to Green Social Housing

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.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
BC Invests $6.75M, Creating 101 Manufacturing Jobs
SolutionsApr 9

BC Invests $6.75M, Creating 101 Manufacturing Jobs

Four British Columbia companies just received $6.75 million in provincial funding that will create 101 new manufacturing jobs across the region. The investments help local businesses expand production and meet growing demand for homegrown products.

Google: jobs created announcement2 min read
BC Invests $6.75M, Creates 101 Jobs in Okanagan
SolutionsApr 9

BC Invests $6.75M, Creates 101 Jobs in Okanagan

Four Okanagan manufacturers just scored major funding to expand their operations and bring over 100 new jobs to communities across British Columbia. The provincial investment is turning local businesses into engines of economic growth.

Google: jobs created announcement2 min read
BC Cuts Poverty by 29%, Lifts 161,000 People
SolutionsMay 18

BC Cuts Poverty by 29%, Lifts 161,000 People

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. ##

Google News - Poverty Reduction3 min read
BC Invests $335M to Plant 74 Million Trees by 2027
Planet WinsJun 5

BC Invests $335M to Plant 74 Million Trees by 2027

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.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Oxford and Surrey Find Key to Taming Runaway Inflammation
InnovationApr 26

Oxford and Surrey Find Key to Taming Runaway Inflammation

Scientists have discovered how a protein hijacks the body's natural "brake" on inflammation, opening the door to precision treatments for arthritis, Crohn's disease, and heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions without suppressing the entire immune system.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
BC Cuts Poverty 29%, Lifts 161,000 People Since 2016
SolutionsMay 18

BC Cuts Poverty 29%, Lifts 161,000 People Since 2016

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.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
300 Water Voles Return to Surrey River After 20 Years
Planet WinsJun 2

300 Water Voles Return to Surrey River After 20 Years

Water voles are splashing back into the River Wey after vanishing for two decades, marking a major win for Britain's fastest-declining mammal. The beloved species, known as "Ratty" from The Wind in the Willows, is finally coming home.

BBC Science2 min read
Indigenous Days Festival Wins BC's Top Reconciliation Award
Acts of Kindness4d ago

Indigenous Days Festival Wins BC's Top Reconciliation Award

Canada's Sunshine Coast is celebrating a groundbreaking partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities that just earned provincial recognition. The syíyaya Days festival brings 11 days of cultural celebration, healing, and connection to thousands each summer.

Google News - Reconciliation3 min read

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