Outside The Chamber

On this episode, order of BC recipient Patricia Woroch talks about her career in new-comer settlement and discusses the challenges of immigration in a housing crisis.

On this episode Shirley Wilson, a mother and advocate, shares her story of loosing her beautiful son, Jacob to a drug overdose. Shirley talks about the difficulty she encountered trying to find appropriate help for her son.

Part 2 - Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie share their story of loss after the suicide if their beloved brother, James & talk about their advocacy to improve BC's mental health system.

Cindy Zimmer and Crystal Kenzie share their story of loss after the suicide if their beloved brother, James & talk about their advocacy to improve BC's mental health system.

On this episode Elenore and Chief Librarian Surinder Bhogal discus the importance of public libraries, as free, inclusive spaces that provide essential services for both newcomers and long time community members.

Elenore talks with 2023 BC Achievement Community Award recipient Upkar Tatlay about addiction, homelessness, and how to better serve marginalized communities.