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"This funding announcement means we can continue working with unemployed individuals to help them build skills toward meaningful employment,” said Wendy Magahay, co-ordinator of contract training at Camosun, calling the learning "life-changing."

Similar look being adopted at recruiting detachments across Canada

Lt. Rob Byrne replaced by Sub.-Lt. Matthew Clark

Christopher Mavrikos, 32, hopes to raise thousands of dollars for breast cancer research in memory of his late mother

On Oct. 1, the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Vancouver Island libraries are partnering for the 10th annual Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge, an international event with the goal of setting the record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time.

The sixth annual UVic Undie Run goes from noon to 3 p.m. to raise awareness about prostate, colorectal, testicular, breast and cervical cancers. The run kicks off at the Petch fountain (in front of the McPherson library) before circling Ring Road. For more information on the run and how to participate, visit on.fb.me/ntwJu1.

Many UBCM delegates fear planned watchdog on waste would itself be a waste of money

Throughout the year, the club discusses current events and global issues, preparing student delegates to visit other model UN conferences around the world. The goal of the conference, Matthews said, is to foster leadership and enthusiasm for local and international issues.

NDP leader Adrian Dix used his first speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities Thursday to attack a series of B.C. Liberal moves, from imposing a municipal auditor to restricting local government control of transit funding.