by Margie | Nov 27, 2024 | news and events
Be part of an exciting initiative in school active travel! SCY has 7 openings for paid Walking School Bus Walk Leaders on Vancouver Island for January 2025, and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Walk Leaders are responsible for leading a group of...
by Sara Hernandez | Nov 8, 2024 | news and events
On National Child Day, join the Society for Children and Youth of BC for an evening celebrating the advancement if children’s rights in BC, complete with food, refreshments, and a silent auction. Each year this event helps raise awareness of critical issues for...
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