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5/30/24. Canada Commits $55M to Syria, But Admits Cluelessness on Fund Allocation. Global Affairs Canada announced another $55.4 million in “humanitarian assistance funding” to Syria on Monday. However, the department told Coastal Front it has no idea where the money is going.
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Coastal Front is a Vancouver, BC based media company. In an increasingly polarized world, we need fact-based journalism more than ever to navigate the complexities of the 21st century. Our fundamental mission is to advocate for transparency and accountability in all levels of government. Read, watch, listen — join the conversation. If you or ...
Three Years Later, No Remains Found at Kamloops ... - Coastal Front
2024年5月27日 — Three years after the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of 215 potential unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, no human remains have been recovered, and there is no public accounting for the $7.9 million allocated for the investigation, according to a report by Blacklock's Reporter.. On May 27, 2021, Tk’emlúps Chief Rosanne Casimir ...
BC’s Offshore Schools: Private Entities Profit, Benefit for Province ...
2023年11月21日 — Create opportunities for BC offshore schools to develop international partnerships. Attract more international students to study, work, and live in BC. The first BC-certified offshore school opened in 1998 in Dalian, China, under the School Act. Currently, there are 32 certified BC offshore schools in eight countries, 22 of which are in China.
BC Deficit Hits Record High as Election Looms — Coastal Front
2024年9月23日 — Image Coastal Front. BC is facing a record $8.9 billion deficit heading into the provincial election, with the total debt projected to exceed $129 billion. The province’s annual interest payments alone have reached $3.5 billion, or $9.6 million per day. Premier David Eby, in an exclusive interview with Coastal Front, defended British Columbia ...
Crime and Public Safety: What BC’s Parties Are Promising Ahead of …
2024年10月12日 — As British Columbians head to the polls, crime and public safety have emerged as key issues, with parties vying to prove their approach is the best for addressing residents' growing concerns. The BC Conservatives, NDP, and Greens have outlined distinct approaches to combat what they each describe as an urgent need for safer communities.
Update: BC Offshore Schools - Coastal Front
2024年2月8日 — Eleven weeks after Coastal Front published its report on British Columbia's Offshore School Program, the province has provided some additional details about the program. However, questions remain unanswered. As a refresher, the program, managed by the province's ministry of education and child care, enables students worldwide to learn BC's education curriculum at privately owned, offshore ...
Podcast - Coastal Front
2024年8月7日 — Join us on Coastal Front with Stan Fuller, CEO of Earls Restaurants, as he discusses the founding of Earls, the evolution of the restaurant industry, and the future of dining. Gain insights into the challenges and successes from a true industry pioneer. Join us on as we welcome back Sam Sullivan, former Mayor of Vancouver, to discuss BC's new ...
Rustad's Bold 'Patients First' Healthcare Plan Sparks Debate
2024年7月19日 — The BC Conservative Party, led by John Rustad, unveiled an ambitious “Patients First” healthcare plan this week, which aims to overhaul British Columbia’s healthcare system by expanding access, reducing wait times, and supporting frontline staff. The plan highlights a seemingly proactive approach to the province’s long-standing healthcare issues, and it has garnered both support and ...
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Six months after Coastal Front's report, BC responds to FOI request with almost entirely redacted document. The government may be running out of time to recover potentially $27 billion in ineligible Covid-19 payments because of legislated time frames. The Bank estimates it will lose between $5 billion and $6 billion in the next year or two ...