The BC Liberals are reacting to a troubling report from Child and Youth Representitive Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Lafond says had the system been functioning properly, the murder of three children in Merritt, by their father, Allan Schoenborn, could have been prevented. Minister of Children and Family Development Mary McNeil says … [Read more...]
Youth rep pleased with, “positive step.”
November 15, 2011 by
The Representative for Children and Youth in BC says she's very pleased with the Provincial Government's new Family Law Act, saying it could save lives. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says the law will replace a confusing system of restraining orders with protection orders that are backed up with criminal code penalties, "Now, police must be … [Read more...]
Start up funding for youth businesses – open house
September 7, 2011 by
Open House for Job Seekers: September 21 Are you having trouble with your job search? Are you interested in starting a business but not sure if self employment is right for you? Find out how you can qualify for up to $ 5,000 plus coaching, training and mentoring to help you start a business. Come to the YMCA Youth Mean Business Open House on … [Read more...]
Videos tell bullied youth 'awful times' will fade
July 29, 2011 by
JJ Brewis and Jaimie Kendal-Ward are all too familiar with the struggles of being uncertain, ashamed or resentful of their sexuality. But they made it through all right - because for both, life got ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Ryan Reynolds shows support for homeless youth
July 14, 2011 by
Actor Ryan Reynolds recently visited a centre for the homeless youth in his native Vancouver and interacted with the residents. Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
