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Turning Eco-Anxiety into Meaningful Action: YCCBC's Response

Finding hope in the face of climate despair. Eco-anxiety is on the rise among today's youth, and its weight is becoming increasingly...

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YCCBC and Earth's Warriors: Intergenerational Exchange for Our Planet's Future

WE fight for Earth. From Kenya to Canada, Argentina to Uganda, inspiring warriors from all generations are taking action to protect our...

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Youth Climate Corps Takes Center Stage on CFJC Midday TV Show in Kamloops

We are thrilled to share some exciting news about Youth Climate Corps British Columbia (YCCBC) and the recent spotlight they received on...

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Climate Friendly Home Program Launching First Week of August!

Coming soon! YCCBC is excited to launch the Climate Friendly Home Program with the City of Kamloops. This program helps households plan...

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Taking Action Facing Wildfire: A Youth Climate Corps Perspective

Recent weeks have witnessed the harrowing impact of wildfire smoke, leaving millions exposed to health risks. As climate-related...

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YCCBC & The City Council Meeting

As the City of Vancouver is not on track to meet its goal to reduce GHGs by 50% by 2030, city staff presented a report with accelerated...

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Leadership in a Digital World

YCCBC participated in the digital leadership training conference, Activate, hosted on the traditional territories of the Klahoose,...

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Discover Summer - YCCBC Expressions - June 2023 Issue

Youth Climate Corps started the summer with fresh eyes, working across BC with extraordinary people and in various environments. Each...

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President Biden Spotlights California Climate Action Corps

"On Monday, California Climate Action Corps Fellow Chiena Ty introduced President Joe Biden alongside Governor Gavin Newsom where they...

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Hello, Madi here from YCCBC Kamloops!

"Hello! Madi here, I want to share some pictures that show what it’s like to be part of the amazing Youth Climate Corps Kamloops Crew!...

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We loop the loop with the YCCBC Takeover Project with Kamloops Crew!

During June, YCCBC had the honour to give the lead of its Instagram Page to Shannon, Katie, Nic, Madi & Athena from YCCBC Kamloops. We...

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YCCBC Kamloops Gained Wisdom from the Home Energy Advisor, Brandon Farr, from Level Up Strategy

Youth Climate Corps BC Kamloops had the privilege of meeting with Brandon Farr, Founder/CEO of Level Up Strategies Inc. in Kelowna, BC....

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Unveiling Sustainability — Wildsight Youth Climate Corps at work

-by Wildsight on Monday June 19 2023 "If you attend a public event over the next few months, you may spot a table of keen young adults...

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Not Long Ago, On CBC News, The Youth Climate Corps Campaign Made Noise

Photo: (Rachel Sanders/CBC) "These young Canadians are banging down the government's door asking for climate jobs." "The group is calling...

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YCCBC ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023

TOWARDS A THRIVING FUTURE Download the Annual Report here: " 2022 signalled tremendous progress in Youth Climate Corps as we set the...

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Long-awaited Sustainable Jobs Act a snoozer By Seth Klein | National Observer

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau helps to install solar panels on a roof during a campaign stop in Iqaluit, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Photo...

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Op/Ed: Youth Climate Corps by Brittny Anderson MLA Nelson-Creston

Op/Ed: The Nelson Daily "Last August, a dozen teenagers with shovels and pickaxes dug a meter wide “non-combustible” layer around Kaslo...

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Last Week's Takeover for YCCBC Kamloops with Athena

We are closing the Instagram Takeover for YCCBC Kamloops with Athena, the Kamloops Program Coordinator of YCCBC. Enjoy watching what is...

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Meet Madi from YCCBC Kamloops

"My name is Madi, and I live on the traditional and unceded territory of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Nation. Having lived in Kamloops my...

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Meet Nic from YCCBC Kamloops

"My name is Nic Gillespie. I'm 18 years old and grew up in Kamloops, BC. I was always heavily involved in the outdoors, hiking, skiing...

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The Bike Valet Service for The Memorial Cup!

The Kamloops crew is having an absolute blast running the bike valet service for the Memorial Cup! We couldn't be more excited about...

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Blossoming - YCCBC Expressions - May 2023 Issue

May is a blossoming month for Youth Climate Corps BC. We are welcoming new climate action ambassadors in Kamloops with a diverse range of...

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Meet Katie from YCCBC Kamloops

"My name is Katie Mclellan. I was born in Calgary, Alberta and moved to BC around eight years ago. Since then, I've grown to love all the...

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Meet Shannon from YCCBC Kamloops

"My name is Shannon, and I was raised in the beautiful city of Kamloops, British Columbia. As a psychology student, I am deeply...

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