Supporting child care professionals

Supporting child care professionals

›› Eric Swanson We’re at a historic moment for child care, in BC and across Canada. Promises by the provincial and federal governments to build a quality $10aDay system are becoming reality. The number of life-changing $10aDay spaces – including those provided by...
Child care is essential

Child care is essential

›› Shannon Jamison Parents have always relied on child care to work. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear that child care is also an essential service for our society. We’ve seen that without child care many health care and public safety workers...
Join our Board of Directors

Join our Board of Directors

Are you interested in joining the ­Fernwood NRG Board of ­Directors? ›› Kelsey Singbeil The Fernwood NRG Board is an enthusiastic group of neighbourhood residents dedicated to fostering a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable Fernwood. We welcome new...
The importance of child care

The importance of child care

Child care centres are places for community connection and support ›› Chantille Viaud When I was growing up, I didn’t understand why my mom spent so much of her energy on the child care centre she was trying to build. I remember stressed whispers between her and my...