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Article content In what has been a challenging year clouded by COVID-19 for close to 1,400 students attending Cambrian College, there is a silver lining. They received financial awards totaling more than $1.2 million, distributed by the college. This year, instead of the usual in-person awards reception, the Cambrian College Foundation celebrated donors and recipients in a virtual sense, sharing messages and stories via video and in one-on-one Zoom meetings. We apologize, but this video has fai...

From: Canadian Heritage Government of Canada supports post-secondary studies in French More than ever, Canadians have positive views on bilingualism. This is especially true among youths, who see it as a window to the world. That’s why it’s important that the Government of Canada encourage youths who are able to learn in their second official language in order to achieve truly equal opportunities across the country and continue building a bilingual Canada. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Mini...

Article content The Royal Canadian Legion branches in Zone G-7 are beginning to open their doors. Though things will not be getting back to “normal” right away, the executives and volunteers are working to return to an atmosphere of camaraderie where members and our communities can come together to share remembrance and the potential of a better future. Branches are hosting breakfasts, soup and sandwiches, dinners, music (no dancing), darts, shuffleboard and much more. All functions strictl...

Childcare waiting lists in Northern BC extended by lack of Early Childhood Educators SHARE ON: Child Drawing (Photo by Pixabay) Canadian childcare services continue to battle the short supply of Early Childhood Educators (ECE) in the country, and Northern BC is no exception. Some parents of young children in Prince George are even facing a two-year waitlist for daycare service. “It’s really stressful to find enough people to cover the work especially during COVID when somebody is getting t...