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Local research project receives $950,000 grant
A research collaboration between the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Interior Health, the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has received a $950,000 project…
Local group honoured for reconciliation work
Locally based xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ (Many Ways of Doing the Same Thing) Research Team has today been honoured with a British Columbia Reconciliation Award. The Office…
Honorary UBC Degree for Garry Merkel
Kimberley area resident Garry Merkel is among 18 people receiving honorary degrees from the University of British Columbia (UBC) this spring, including B.C.’s Provincial Health…
Water Hub new home for Columbia Basin water data
The Columbia Basin Water Hub is a new open-source online platform for storing water-related data collected throughout the Columbia Basin region so communities and decision…
B.C.’s COVID-19 updates for Feb. 17
B.C. Minister of Health Adrian Dix. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, today (Feb. 17) issued the following…
Review notes widespread racism in B.C. health care
Indigenous people in British Columbia are exposed to widespread racism that often results in negative experiences at the point of care, inequitable medical treatment, physical…
Virtual social, emotional well-being supports for students
New, free virtual educational programs for students, parents and educators are supporting social and emotional well-being as part of navigating the new world of remote…
Fire in the Trench: past, present and future
Most years, it’s easy to forget about wildfire in the depths of winter. In 2020, the horrific stories and images from Australia have kept the…
College of the Rockies hosting Genome BC presentation
Industry experts to speak about revolutionary fresh water monitoring technology College of the Rockies is pleased to host industry leaders Brandon Nichols and Pilar Portela…