By Morgan Sharp, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It’s been a long time coming, but the seven young people who sued the Ontario government after Doug Ford dismantled the province’s climate policies and downgraded its emissions targets will finally get their day in court this week.
Three, in fact. But they will be virtual appearances.
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Could it be true? What does it mean? How can my kids or I participate/help/get involved? Jeff Lontayao, District Coordinator of Student Options and Opportunities, Rhonda Teramura, Homestay Coordinator, join host Manda Aufochs Gillespie to discuss the Cortes Island Academy and what this innovative high school program means for the Cortes Island community.
Continue reading Folk U Radio: The Cortes Academy brings High School Programming to the islandNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A colourful crowd emitting bursts of laughter and bubbles assembled at the elementary school on Quadra Island as the small B.C. coastal community gathered to celebrate the Discovery Islands’ first Pride event on Sunday.
The festival celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ people and allies on Quadra, Cortes, Read and other neighbouring B.C. islands got underway at noon sharp. Participants young and old streamed from the school grounds to march the two blocks that comprise Quathiaski Cove’s main drag before arriving at the village green for a family-friendly party.
Continue reading Tiny B.C. coast community launches its first official Pride celebration
Power of Youth and PYE Global founder, Peggy Taylor, joined host Manda Aufochs Gillespie to discuss the founding of the Power of Hope and the global movement for Youth Empowerment it has inspired.
Continue reading The Power of Youth, Hope & Creativity/Peggy Taylor on FolkUBy Morgan Sharp, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Summer employment for Canadian students stayed above pre-pandemic levels in June and employment for all youth was near a three-year high as employers struggled to find workers and wages surged higher.
Overall, the job market shed 43,000 positions, Statistics Canada said Friday, the first drop not related to COVID-19 public health restrictions since late 2019.
Continue reading Canadian youth employment at three-year high in June
