News Clippings

News Clippings

News Clippings are compiled daily and sent to members Monday through Friday. Headlines from the weekend appear in Monday's clippings. For archived News Clippings contact Marshall at the Federation office.

News Clippings - Friday May 18th, 2012

Province won't say how much federal crime bill will cost B.C - Rob Shaw, Times Colonist

We, the mayors of B.C., have something to say - The Province

Should we subsidize work? - Katie Hyslop, The Tyee

Tribal elder walks for her people - Mission City Record

Poor health care and lack of social services blamed for B.C. women’s return to jail - Lori Culbert, Vancouver Sun

Langley celebrates BC youth week - Langley Times

B.C. rules requiring sedating mentally ill for transport risks lives, MDs say - Mark Hume, Globe and Mail

The Big Download Whacks Cities - Adam Pez, The Tyee

News Clippings - Thursday May 17th, 2012

At 19, disabled still face cuts, families say: $2,800 a year in respite care is not enough, parents contend - Lindsay Kines, Times Colonist

Burnaby's 401 Motor Inn eyed for social housing project - Janaya Fuller-Evans, Burnaby Now

Queer and trans experience of poverty unknown in BC - Katie Hyslop, The Tyee

Ontario urged to revamp foster care system - Tralee Pearce, Globe and Mail

First tenants move into newly renovated Queens Manor units - Bill Cleverley, Times Colonist

EI reform will drive down wages for everyone: CLC chief Georgetti - The Tyee

Life on less than a living wage - Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist

Harper government rejects UN food envoy’s criticism as B.C. food bank clientele approaches 100,000 - Ethan Baron, The Province

News Clippings - Wednesday May 16th, 2012

Tightening the Screws on the Unemployed - Andrew Jackson, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Ottawa offers help to suicide-pained Vancouver Island First Nation - The Tyee

Province supports technologies for people with disabilities - Ministry of Social Development

Government investment in Canadian children and families "worrisome", expert says - Gail Johnson, Georgia Straight

Vancouver students hope to pull down child poverty rate - Jonny Wakefield, Vancouver Courier

Aboriginal students find success in Sooke - Lindsay Kines, Times Colonist

UN envoy blasts Canada for ‘self-righteous’ attitude over hunger, poverty - Sarah Schmidt, National Post

Rose Harbour building about to begin - Dan MacLennan, Campbell River Courier-Islander

News Clippings - Tuesday May 15th, 2012

B.C. gives $20 million to autism centre - Janet Steffenhagen, Vancouver Sun

What About Just Guaranteeing Everyone a Basic Income? - Katie Hyslop, The Tyee

UN should be concerned for First Nations, says Crowder - Darrell Bellaart, Nanaimo Daily News

B.C. Chief says sense of hopelessness leads to suicides and attempts - Dirk Meissner, Canadian Press

Privacy watchdog slams four B.C. bills - Rob Shaw, Times Colonist

B.C. NDP pull far ahead of Liberals in poll - Jeff Lee, Times Colonist

Legislation delivers on promise to return to PST [online PDF] - Ministry of Finance

Support for hungry kids brings David Sidoo full circle - Gerry Bellett, Vancouver Sun

News Clippings - Monday May 14th, 2012

Canada's only SOS Children's Village provides a stable home to B.C. kids - Daphne Bramham, Vancouver Sun

Families, NDP call for B.C. seniors' advocate - Devon Goodsell, CBC News

BC’s P3s promise “eye-watering” profits” for private investors. And more of them coming - Keith Reynolds, Policy Note

B.C. adds help for disabled youth: Waits end for those turning 19 - Lindsay Kines, Times Colonist

Is the 'Living Wage' enough? - Katie Hyslop, The Tyee

Rethinking the food bank: It’s no longer just about handing out food to the hungry - Laurie Monsebraaten, Toronto Star

Have you friended your favourite cause? Nonprofits and social media - Alan GreenBlat, NPR

News Clippings - Friday May 11th, 2012

Edmonton's homeless plan surpasses target - CBC News

BC government to provide at least $2800 a year to young adults with developmental disabilities - Vancouver Sun

Children's representative should be able to help vulnerable youth longer: report - Times Colonist

Grand opening of new youth safe house in Nanaimo - Ministry of Children and Family Development

'Opening up Government' Proving a False Promise in BC - Andrew MacLeod, The Tyee

Risky Business: Why All Nonprofits Should Periodically Assess Their Risk - Joshua J. Mintz, Nonprofit Quarterly

Improving mental health supports for families - Ministry of Children and Family Development

Recommendations chart the course for social innovation - Ministry of Social Development