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Sunday, May 20, 2012 9:00 AM
Celebrations are always better with dancing, so to help kick off B.C. Child and Youth in Care Week, hundreds of British Columbians are expected to participate in several flash mobs throughout the province to show support for B.C.'s children and youth in government care.
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Monday, May 7, 2012 8:25 AM
It's a surprising statistic for many British Columbians: one in seven children and youth in B.C. struggles with a mental health challenge that interferes with their daily lives and their relationships with friends and relatives.
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Friday, May 4, 2012 9:00 AM
A new investment of $878,000 for the Provincial Office of Domestic Violence will support the important work of ensuring co-ordination and collaboration of domestic violence programs and services throughout government.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012 9:00 AM
The B.C. government is proclaiming the month of May as Child Care Month to celebrate the work of thousands of caring and committed child-care operators and early childhood educators throughout the province.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:00 AM
Every year, British Columbians commemorate Autism Awareness Month as a way to recognize and honour children, youth and adults dealing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:00 AM
B.C. has proclaimed this week as Prevention of Violence against Women Week to raises awareness in communities throughout the province and serve as a reminder that help is always available to women who have either experienced violence first-hand, are in a violent relationship or are in a situation where there is a threat of violence.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 8:30 AM
The most conservative estimates indicate approximately 10 per cent of boys and 20 per cent of girls in B.C. have been the victim of sexual abuse.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012 1:01 PM
The Province and the Union of BC Municipalities have identified seven communities to participate in a pilot project where poverty-reduction strategies will target the unique needs of families struggling to get out of poverty in those communities.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 8:30 AM
Just in time for Autism Awareness Month, B.C.'s Autism Outreach Program is building on its focus on rural and remote areas of British Columbia as the program moves into its second phase, which incorporates more support for families.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012 8:30 AM
Most children get the love and care they need to grow up strong, safe and secure. They are lucky enough to have families and homes where they feel loved and protected.
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