Kelli Sullivan

🌟 Spread the Word: The BCSTA is proud to announce that applications for the 2025–26 Student Citizenship Awards are now open!

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#BCSTA #StudentSuccess #BCscholarship #Bced #Bcpoli

Would be interesting to have that disaggregated.

Looks great!

📰 MEDIA RELEASE: BCSTA Brings Voice of School Trustees to Legislature During Advocacy Day

🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4oqOLzy

#Bced #Bcpoli #Schooltrustees

I really appreciate the advocacy!

This is such a great event. I almost wish my kids were still little 😉

Ditto!

I appreciate @bcsta.bsky.social for releasing this statement on behalf of our B.C. Boards of Education.

I’m originally from NF but have been in BC for years.

Do you know when the poll was done? Just wondering if there is a difference between Canadians’ view on the issue given the current geopolitical climate?

Kal Park was exceptional this morning.

I attended the gathering at the North Okanagan Friendship Centre. It was very well attended.

You are welcome! Thank you for providing so many vital programs and services in our community.

Evacuations orders and alerts issues by District of Coldstream due to wildfire near Lavington - Vernon News Crews are responding to a wildfire near Lavington.

Evacuations orders and alerts issues by District of Coldstream due to wildfire near Lavington #VernonBC

Back-to-school is here and it can be exciting, but also overwhelming. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as preparing your backpack or building your schedule. For tips for both parents and students, visit: bc.cmha.ca/news/a-less-...
@kellisullivan.bsky.social

From Sept. 1 to 14, Kal Tire will accept items at its Anderson Way location for the CMHA Vernon food drive for youth and adult programs. For a list of desired items, go to cmhavernon.ca/event/cmha-food-drive/

Agreed! What a great asset for our community.

School supplies ☑️
New shoes ☑️
Vaccines 🔲

Protect your kids from measles, mumps, polio, chickenpox, whooping cough, & more.

Unsure if your child is up to date on routine immunizations? You can check their immunization records online. Learn more at HealthLinkBC.ca

The FREE Mindfest Camp is for youth 12 to 14. It runs from Aug. 11 to 15 and helps develop skills like self-care, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies. Space is limited. Register at 250-540-5202 or youth@cmhavernon.ca

cmhavernon.ca/event/mindfe...

Let’s made public education a priority, please!

The North Okanagan Rent Bank is here to help low to moderate-income renters cover rent or utilities due to a financial emergency. But we can't offer these no interest loans without community support. Donate at cmhavernon.ca

New study finds almost 50% more IUDs, implants dispensed after B.C. made birth control free | CBC News A new UBC research study led by Dr. Laura Schummers found a 49 per cent jump in the number of "long-acting reversible contraceptives" dispensed, including the IUD and the arm implant, dispensed per mo...

BC made birth control free in 2023 - and IUD prescriptions jumped nearly 50%.
💪 More reproductive autonomy
💰 Big savings for people
🇨🇦 Strong case for national pharmacare
#WomensHealth #HealthCareAccess

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Drug-panel member who resigned laments ignoring of expert advice, role of politics - BC News A former member of the province's rare-drugs committee says the decision to restore drug funding for a terminally ill 10-year-old Langford girl against the committee's advice was unjustified political interference.

Drug-panel member who resigned laments ignoring of expert advice, role of politics (BC)

Great job!

Deliberative Mini-Publics = Smarter Policies

Class-action lawsuit involving Bayer IUDs certified in Canada | National Canadians who used a certain IUD may be eligible to join a class-action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company Bayer.

Canadians who used a certain intrauterine device (IUD) may be eligible to join a class-action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company Bayer Inc.

Kristin and Linsey are paddling Kal Lake July 25 in support of Foundry North Okanagan, a new facility being built by CMHA Vernon for youth mental health services. The sisters' goal is to raise $25,000 and you can donate at bit.ly/sup4foundry

Alberta Youth Have the Right to Books That Reflect Their Lives | The Tyee Including their sexuality.

“We’re concerned the Alberta government may be reinforcing this message to manufacture a greater public consensus in support of wider policies against LGBTQ2S+ rights.”

#abpoli #abed

Agreed

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CMHA Vernon is hosting a FREE Mindfest Camp for kids between the ages of 10 and 12 July 21 to 25. Activities will help youth with their emotional wellbeing. Register at 250-540-5202 or youth@cmhavernon.ca
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