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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.
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. #
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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