Tag: Community Engagement
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Kamloops Centre for the Arts Construction Takes Shape as Work Shifts Into High Gear
Construction Accelerates on Kamloops Centre for the Arts The Kamloops Centre for the Arts is moving from planning to reality as construction shifts into a higher gear. Paving and site preparation will begin full throttle on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 393 Seymour Street, right in the heart of downtown Kamloops. This milestone marks a…
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Mass Polio Vaccination Milestone: Over 26 Million Children Reached in Latest Campaign with nOPV2
Overview of the Integrated Polio Vaccination Campaign In a landmark effort to curb poliovirus transmission, the fourth-round national polio vaccination campaign successfully reached more than 26 million children across all regions. The campaign utilized the type two novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV2), a key component in the global strategy to eradicate polio and prevent outbreaks.…
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Residents Challenge 550-Home Plan Targeting Young Families at Planning Commission
Overview: A 550-Home Plan for Young Families Faces an Appeals Process A proposed development offering 550 homes aimed at young families has drawn significant attention from locals and is now the center of a formal appeal to the planning commission. The plan, pitched as a driver of affordable family housing and neighborhood vitality, has sparked…
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Data Center Protests, Embraced Local Factories in Taylor
Introduction: A town at a crossroads In Taylor, Texas, the debate over data centers has become a focal point for a broader conversation about growth, energy use, and local jobs. While residents organize to voice concerns about data center projects, many of those same community members are quietly embracing the factories that supply these facilities.…
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Tanga DC calls for stronger push to fight child malnutrition
Urgent call to action from Tanga’s District Commissioner The Tanga District Commissioner, Dadi Kolimba, has called on regional and local authorities to intensify nutrition interventions to combat child malnutrition, with a focus on children under five. The appeal comes as health officials and researchers increasingly recognize that proper nutrition in early childhood underpins long-term health,…
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Inclusion’s Next Mile: Pacing Towards a More Inclusive Marathon Culture
Why Inclusion Starts at the Start Line In every marathon, the real race isn’t just about the fastest time. It’s about ensuring every runner — regardless of background, ability, or experience — can lace up, line up, and belong. Inclusion isn’t a single act; it’s a sustained practice that shapes the entire race culture. From…
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Inclusion’s Next Mile: How Marathons Are Pushing for Greater Access and Impact
Introduction: The Race for Inclusion Beyond Time In the world of long-distance running, the finish line isn’t merely a clock time or a personal best. It’s a symbol of opportunity, belonging, and collective progress. “Inclusion’s next mile” captures a growing movement: marathons and race organizers expanding access, breaking down barriers, and ensuring every runner—regardless of…
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Why Namibia Must Fix Education From the Ground Up
Introduction: A Crisis That Demands Ground-Up Reform Namibia’s education system has long grappled with persistent challenges: overcrowded classrooms, teaching shortages, inadequate learning materials, and uneven access to quality education. In many communities, students arrive at school with little literacy or numeracy support, and existing systems struggle to adapt to the needs of a developing economy.…
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Khulli Katchery in Larkana: Sardar Mahar Addresses Public Issues
Overview of the Khulli Katchery Event In a bid to directly engage with citizens and address their day-to-day concerns, the Khulli Katchery was convened at Begum Nusrat Bhutto Hall in Jannah Bagh, Larkana, on Friday. The session was led by Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Sports and Anti-Corruption, Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar, who arrived with a…
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Khulli Katchery in Larkana: Sardar Mahar Addresses Public Issues and Promises Action
Overview of the Khulli Katchery Event In a move aimed at strengthening government transparency and citizen engagement, an Open Katchery was organized at Begum Nusrat Bhutto Hall in Jannah Bagh, Larkana, on Friday. The event was led by Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Sports and Anti-Corruption, Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar, who welcomed a large crowd of…