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The BC Association of Social Workers strongly supports the Pivot Legal Society’s newly-released research report, Broken Promises: Parents Speak about BC’s Child Welfare System. (more…)

With a birdlover’s birthday quickly approaching, I had only days to locate the perfect feeder. (more…)

Are you interested in the environment your children will grown up in and inherit? Your choices as a parent can make a difference. If you (more…)

Besides its direct benefits to babies, breastfeeding offers both environmental and social justice solutions. (more…)

Heidi decided to go car free when her twins were 10 years old and her other child was 13. She was successfully car-free in Kamloops for (more…)

Recently, I met a 13 year old girl named Leah. Cheerfully helping to fold 500 copies of SOUND, she mentioned that she had committed to reducing her “ecological footprint” by walking to her school and recreational activities. My heart danced. (more…)

Worried about finding childcare? Can’t find employees due to lack of childcare spaces? Concerned about our future local economy? Come to our brainstorming, information-sharing session! (more…)

One person who inspired me towards environmental action is my daughter, Jackie. I was around 50 years of age when she wrote an essay on animal testing by the cosmetic industry. Up to that point in my life I regarded myself as a conscientious and responsible person, (more…)

This little story, for children and weary activists, is available at the Kamloops Public Library. Written by Rosemary Phillips, the book and accompanying cd (more…)

We want the best for our children –health, safety, education, and enjoyment of life. In our pursuit of these, it’s easy to get caught up in conventions. Some of these conventions ease our lives in the present, but jeopardize our child’s ability to enjoy her future. (more…)