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Food is Medicine: Nation Community Gardens and Traditional Food Systems
March 11, 2025 We are halfway through our “Food is Medicine” Month Wellness Campaign and we have heard from some amazing and innovative community food sovereignty and food security leaders throughout BC. We kick off our campaign on March 5, with our first of a three-part innovative food security and food sovereignty webinar series. In […]
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Canada’s new Early Learning and Child Care Act – What is it and why is it important?
In 2024, the Government of Canada announced the implementation of its new Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act. The Act commits the federal government to working with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to invest in and build a national early learning and child care (ELCC) system that is accessible, affordable, inclusive, and of high […]
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Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
March 11, 2025 We’re proud to announce that 13 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers are named in the 2025 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, an annual recognition of Canada’s leading lawyers and law firms. Clark Wilson is also recognized in the directory as a leading firm in several areas of law. Congratulations to each […]
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Blanketing Ceremony at the IAMC Committee Meeting
March 11, 2025 During our March 2025 committee meeting, we held a blanketing ceremony to honour and celebrate the contributions of Elders Ken and Lorraine White, and federal committee co-chair Joanne Pereira-Ekström. Elders Ken and Lorraine have diligently attended many IAMC meetings and events, serving as Elders and advisors to the IAMC-TMX. We value their […]
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Media Advisory of Press Conference: Vancouver Public Library Guest Author Speaks out Against VPL’s Controversial Ban on Palestinan Symbols
March 11, 2025 WHAT: Press Conference to Oppose Vancouver Public Library (VPL’s) Anti-Palestinian Staff Ban on Palestinian Symbols WHO: Omar El Akkad: Award-winning VPL Guest Author Veronica Martisius: BCCLA Anne Riley: Interdisciplinary Artist, declined offer of 2025 VPL Indigenous Storyteller in Residence in opposition to this VPL ban Mercedes Eng: BC Book Prize Author Palestinian community […]
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ANDRITZ to supply new generators for Bridge River 1 hydropower plant in Canada
Mar 11, 2025 International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Canadian utility BC Hydro to supply four 60 MVA generators for the Bridge River 1 hydropower plant in British Columbia. After more than 70 years of operation, the upgrade project will enhance the reliability of the plant and increase the installed generator […]
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Port of Vancouver moves record trade in 2024, supporting Canada and Canadians
Mar 10, 2025 Vancouver, B.C.: The Port of Vancouver helped facilitate record volumes of Canadian trade in 2024, playing a crucial role connecting Canada to diverse markets across the world. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s annual statistics, released today, show a record 158 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo moved through the port in 2024, […]
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Cultural safety curriculum in medical education: Does it work?
March 2025 Indigenous cultural safety curriculum is increasingly embraced by medical education and health care systems across Canada. This increasing acceptance of cultural safety curriculum coincides with growing public attention to anti-Indigenous racism in health care and the truth-telling efforts of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada—namely Calls to Action #23 and #24—both of […]
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Statement from Board Chair on upcoming retirement of BC Hydro’s President and CEO
Mar 10, 2025 VANCOUVER: On behalf of the BC Hydro Board of Directors, Glen Clark, Board Chair, has issued the following statement to advise that Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro’s President and CEO, has announced his decision to retire from his position effective Aug. 1, 2025, following 35 years of dedicated service to BC Hydro and the people of […]
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Comox Valley Local Governments Congratulate K’ómoks First Nation on Historic Treaty Ratification
March 10, 2025 Via the Comox Valley Regional District: Local governments in the Comox Valley join K’ómoks First Nation in celebrating the outcome of K’ómoks members voting to ratify the K’ómoks Treaty and Constitution on March 8. This momentous decision marks a significant step towards self-governance and a revitalized relationship with all levels of government. […]
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