Ukrainians in BC
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Victoria-based charity seeks public support to equip Ukrainians in need with prostheticsThe Victoria Hand Project designs and deploys low-cost, 3D-printed prosthetic arms in eight developing countries and in underserved communities in Canada and the United States.FeaturesAug 5
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Makeup artist who fled Ukraine with nothing gifted supplies, scholarship in B.C.Valeryya Stashenko had been borrowing and returning supplies so she could work at a studio in B.C., but on Tuesday, was gifted with her own, brand new stock.FeaturesMay 3
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‘We need to resolve this’: Municipal affairs minister on cost of medical exams for Ukrainians"This should have been something that was taken care of by our federal partners, frankly, some time ago," B.C. Municipal Affairs Minister Nathan Cullen told Global News.PoliticsApr 26
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Ukrainian refugee in B.C. paid $400 for medical exam as province announced medical coverageChristina Sivolap booked a test for about $400 and paid for it with financial donations meant for clothes, shoes, food and other essentials for her family.PoliticsApr 25
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New website to help Ukrainians in B.C.British Columbians can also sign up to volunteer to house refugees, offer employment, or donate to the cause on the Welcoming Ukraine website.CanadaApr 5
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‘I am where I should be’: Simon Fraser University professor in Ukraine teaches virtuallyWhen tensions in the region escalated, Svitlana Matviyenko decided — against the wishes of her parents and employers — not to evacuate Ukraine.CanadaMar 15
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‘Powerful in people’s hearts’: Ukrainian flags flying off the shelves at Victoria shopDemand for Ukrainian flags has The Flag Shop Victoria's phone ringing off the hook and there's a backlog of at least 180 orders, according to owner Paul Servos.CanadaMar 2
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Grassroots group in B.C. scrambles for funds, supplies to welcome Ukrainian refugees"There is no greater service than serving others and there is no greater need than shelter, sustenance and safety right now," said Maple Ridge Coun. Ahmed Yousef.PoliticsMar 2
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‘We are here alone’: Vancouverite in Ukraine recalls chaos of escape from Kyiv"What we have that they don't is that bravery to fight till the last drop of blood because there is no other option," said Vancouverite Illya Lebedyntsev from Ukraine.WorldFeb 28
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