Kylie Stanton

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little |Kylie Stanton

It’s tsunami preparedness week, and in one British Columbia community, they’re taking it particularly seriously. “Being prepared on the coast in Tofino is part of life, and the kids know, the families know, the visitors certainly are made aware,” said Tofino Mayor Dan Law. Located on Vancouver Island’s west coast, the popular tourist destination sees its population of 2,500 nearly double during the busy summer months.

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little |Kylie Stanton

The cities of Victoria and Esquimalt have their first-ever female police chief. Fiona Wilson, who currently serves as a deputy chief with the Vancouver Police Department, will be heading to Vancouver Island to head up the Victoria Police Department. “It is an incredible honour,” Wilson said of the appointment on Friday. “I recognize the importance of earning the trust of a new department and two unique and vibrant communities,” she added.

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Amy Judd |Kylie Stanton

Supporters of $10-a-day daycare in B.C. are calling out the NDP government, accusing it of abandoning its promises. Advocates for the program said the recent provincial budget contained no increase in spending for the program. They say there was also no mention of funding for B.C. Premier David Eby’s promise of more child care in schools. They also said that only 10 per cent of families have $10-a-day child care and 74 per cent of B.C.’s children have no licensed daycare.

1 month ago | msn.com | Amy Judd |Kylie Stanton

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1 month ago | msn.com | Simon Little |Kylie Stanton

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