TELUS Expands Health for Good Initiative to $16 Million, Launching Mobile Clinic in British Columbia

TELUS has announced a significant expansion of its Health for Good program, committing $16 million through 2027 to address healthcare needs in underserved communities. This commitment includes the launch of a new mobile health clinic in partnership with ASK Wellness Society, bringing primary healthcare and harm reduction services to those experiencing homelessness in the BC Interior.

Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Sarah Nathan Receives Prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal

Sarah Nathan, Manager of Provincial Operations for British Columbia at Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), has been awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for her exceptional contributions to environmental conservation in the province. The award recognizes her dedication to protecting wetlands and wildlife habitats, particularly her work on a first-in-Canada pilot project to restore the Sturgeon Banks in Metro Vancouver.

Four Accused in British Columbia Sikh Activist Murder in Court Today

Four Indian nationals charged in the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are scheduled to appear in court today. Amandeep Singh, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Nijjar, an advocate for an independent Sikh state in India, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Surrey temple in June 2023. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested Indian government involvement, but India denies any involvement.

Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Warnings in Western Canada

Wildfires are spreading rapidly in Western Canada, prompting evacuation orders and alerts in several areas. In Alberta, a fire near Fort McMurray has grown to over 1,000 hectares and is listed as out-of-control, forcing the evacuation of residents. An evacuation order has also been issued for Grand Prairie County No. 1 due to a nearby wildfire. In British Columbia, an evacuation order has been issued for the town of Fort Nelson as a wildfire poses a threat to human life. The wildfire service suspects the fire to be human-caused and is battling it with ground crews and air support. In the Northwest Territories, six active wildfires are burning, with the largest fire affecting over 1,500 hectares. Government officials have warned of potential damage from the fires due to warm temperatures and drought conditions, following the worst wildfire season on record in 2021.

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