Food insecurity among Indigenous kids is a ‘public health crisis,’ doctors say
(via CTV News)
Rising food prices have put ‘an even bigger burden on families who were struggling before,’ said the doctor, who is a member of Lax Kw'alaams First Nation on her father's side and Metis on her mother’s side.
‘I’m afraid at times.’ Teachers speak out on how anti-2SLGBTQ+ protests have shaken their classrooms
(via Toronto Star)
Multiple educators say recent rhetoric around ‘parental rights’ have sparked fear and distress in schools.
Kitty litter purchased by Okanagan schools is not for students who identify as cats
(via Vancouver Sun)
"Senior management is aware of those rumours circulating on social media," a district spokesperson said.
Honouring a promise: Memorial service for man killed on Pandora Avenue
(via Times Colonist)
Homicide victim had asked Rev. Al Tysick to bury him if something ever happened to him.
Hundreds of anti-SOGI protestors disrupt Abbotsford school board meeting
(via CTV News)
An Abbotsford school board meeting was forced to end early Tuesday evening after hundreds of protestors showed up to oppose the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in schools.
Moe says Saskatchewan to use notwithstanding clause over pronoun policy
(via Toronto Star)
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's pronoun policy remains.
Quebec parties scramble to uninvite right-wing nationalist from immigration hearings
(via Montreal Gazette)
"I think not," Premier François Legault said when asked whether Alexandre Cormier-Denis was welcome.
Surrey RCMP rejects allegations in Washington Post story about Nijjar murder
(via Vancouver Sun)
RCMP denied its officers were slow to get there and squabbled with Surrey Police Service members about who would lead the investigation.
Packed gallery watches as Kamloops council votes to support FortisBC renewable gas application
(via Castanet)
A FortisBC director’s presentation about plans to deliver natural gas to more B.C. homes drew a crowd to Kamloops council chambers on Tuesday, including many who said the city needs to focus on its climate goals and move away from burning gas.
Regulator rules in favour of Trans Mountain route deviation
(via Global News)
Trans Mountain Corp. had said if its route deviation request was denied, it could result in a nine-month delay and $86 million more to the pipeline's final price tag.
