Multiculturalism grant funding will help local organizations fight systemic racism throughout the area. This year, priority was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian and anti-Black racism. “The rise we have seen in Anti-Asian hate since the beginning of the pandemic …
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Standing up for families frustrated by cellphone bills
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In the News: Two Mission schools to share $1.1 million in upgrades
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In the News: End near for changing times twice a year?
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In the News: Thousands raised for youth mental health
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In the News: Province funding 74 units of affordable seniors housing in Mission
Funding announced at Mission Seniors Activity Centre Friday morning More than 70 affordable units of seniors housing are coming to Mission, as the Province of B.C. announced funding for a project Friday morning. About $7.4 million has been earmarked from …
In the News: New child care pilot project in Maple Ridge
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