the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services’ drum circle was forced online last year due to COVID-19 social restrictions, but the facilitators have been working hard to keep the group connected.
Continue reading Kw’umut Lelum drum circle continues online“the Pulse” @ Vancouver Co-Op Radio, CRFO 100.5 FM, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The newly launched BC Recovery Benefit opened for applications last week — a key NDP promise in last fall’s controversial election — but already it’s turning into an insurmountable barrier for some low-income people and seniors faced with an unexpected barrage of paperwork and documentation.
Continue reading BC recovery benefit application virtually inaccessible to people who need itCampbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Reporter
Tired of break-ins, a Campbell River thrift store is opening its door to people experiencing homelessness to shop for free two days a month.
Continue reading Campbell River thrift store opens doors to homelessBy Nancy Beach
“Merry Christmas! Well, this year, Santa Loyd extended our Christmas Lighting 90 feet up into our Christmas tree. The photos don’t capture what it is like to be up close, on Squirrel Cove Road. But sometimes Rudolph shakes his head along with the neighbours, who wondered how did Santa get his lights up there?”
Continue reading Merry ChristmasFolk U Radio: Memories of Christmas Past. December 18th and 25th.
Today’s show is in collaboration with Jane Newman and the Cortes Island Museum and Archives. I am already anticipating when we will tell tales of Christmas 2020 as one of our memories of Christmas past. The Museum and Archives are working to archive and memorialize the Pandemic of 2020.
Continue reading Folk U: Memories of Christmas Past
