Easter tradition evolves as children grow By Kelly McKenzie It’s my late husband’s fault. Little did he know that his two simple trails would blossom into a 20-year Easter tradition between the two families. On the morning of the first occurrence, I awoke to a sunlit bedroom and the sensation of John falling into [...]
BC seniors can expect new locations in First Nations communities as well The United Way’s Better at Home program is adding 38 new locations to its network, more than tripling its size in a move that will help BC’s seniors. Expansion will take Better at Home to some remote locations including several in First Nations [...]
Anti-bullying app makers claim to have prevented 11 suicides Beacon Staff Reporter A new smartphone anti-bullying app called TipSoft has found a user-friendly, confidential way for students to provide information to authorities regarding bullying, drugs, weapons, potential suicides, and other issues at school. The TipSoft app allows administrators to easily manage incidents in a single cloud-based application. Some [...]
Students’ educational outcome in poorer countries as good or better with one parent A new global study says children achieve a better educational outcome in the developed world if they have two parents, but that doesn’t hold true in poorer countries. The World Family Map Report found that in the majority of middle- and higher-income [...]
Provincial grants to fund several programs to help the elderly West Vancouver is one of 27 B.C. communities receiving an Age-friendly BC grant this year. Funding of $20,000 from the provincial government will be used in various programs for the elderly. “Many of these programs are supporting seniors to remain socially active,” said seniors minister [...]
Aime Hutton named Canadian envoy of Global Teen Dating Violence campaign By V L Srinivasan Education and awareness is the key, especially among younger generation, to prevent violence against teen girls, said noted author Aime Hutton. Aime Hutton was appointed by the Freedom & Empowerment Campaign as its Canadian ambassador for the Global Teen Dating Violence [...]
Brutal rape of young woman blamed on victim Troy Media – Aruna Papp The recent protests in India are very different from those of a generation ago. In the 1960s-70s, protesters, mostly from the slums, shouted ‘Roti, Kapra and Makan’, which means “Bread, clothes and housing”. Today, India is an economic giant embracing modernization. [...]
Petsecure helps bring National Cupcake Day for the first time on Feb. 25 Beacon Staff Reporter Humane societies and SCPAs across Canada will receive the much-needed financial boost on Feb. 25 from cupcakes, thanks to the first ever National Cupcake Day. Petsecure pet health insurance will join the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of [...]
Over 11.6 million victims of identity theft brings attention to smartphone safety Beacon Staff Reporter Smartphone safety has become a new concern for today’s users, with millions of people becoming victims of identity fraud. One in 14 smartphone owners has been a victim of identity theft – a 30 per cent higher rate than the general [...]
No parking fees to attract more tourists to BC parks The B.C. government spent over $10.5 million and eliminated park fees in 2011 to improve BC parks and attract more tourists. The parking fees were terminated on May 3, 2011. Money was spent on improvement and conservation of big and small parks throughout the province. [...]
Sit, stay, heel - dog training isn’t complicated These simple dog training commands can make a huge difference in the life of a pet parent. Whether you’re introducing a new dog or puppy to the family, or you have a dog with some behavior issues, dog training can help ensure a well-adjusted pet and a happier [...]
Family Law Act replaces outdated law, focuses on children’s wellbeing The Family Law Act sits atop a list of the top laws of 2012 according to the Ministry of Justice. The act replaced the outdated Family Relations Act which hadn’t seen a major amendment for more than three decades. The new law comes into effect [...]
Sharkwater director Rob Stewart launches latest film ‘Revolution’
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
The Arts must innovate to survive in today’s world
Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
Historic Barkerville exhibit to tour British Columbia and China
Barkerville exhibit captures Chinese experience during Cariboo Gold Rush An exhibit depicting the lives of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will travel to China next year thanks to a $20,000 grant from the B.C. government. The Barkerville exhibit is put together from archives kept in the historic gold rush town, which capture the [...]
