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Canada unveiled the Special measures for extended family in Gaza on January 9, 2024. Through this temporary resident visa program, Gazans with family members who are either Canadian citizens or permanent residents can apply to come to Canada for up to three years. Not one applicant has been brought from Gaza to Canada under this program, prompting outrage from Canadians with family members in Gaza who are worried for the safety of their families.

Our interview with Honey Khadem, the Houdini FX Lead, delving into the topic of cyberbullying, resonated profoundly with our audience. The response was particularly robust on our Facebook page. The conversation shed light on the importance of vigilance and intelligence in navigating social media platforms.

Among the numerous comments we received, Soroursadat Mirebrahimi shared a personal experience:

The escalating problem of addiction in Vancouver is impacting a wide range of communities, leading to significant distress for families as they witness their youth falling victim to drugs. Schools are also grappling with challenges, as students are increasingly encountering drug offers on campus. Addressing this issue requires a concerted effort involving community interventions, educational programs, and collaboration with local authorities.

Image: Marty Bourgeois (left) sits down for an interview with Robert Mackay, an organizer with the NB Common Front for Social Justice (right) as NB Media Co-op reporter David Gordon Koch operates the camera, at the Moncton Public Library on Feb. 8, 2024. Screengrab from video by Connor Kelly. 

We would like to submit the "Moss Park Photostory" as one of our impact stories covered LJI jounalist Fred Alvarado in his weekly news. It is a story that illustrates community involvement at multiple levels, and it illustrates the importance of having a local journalist to cover the event.

The issues facing the municipality of Ste-Gertrude-Manneville caused a strong reaction from citizens of the MRC of Abitibi following the proposals made by Mayor Pascal Rheault in the show Sens Politique.

Guylaine Beauchemin – Local Journalism Initiative

Harrison Seeley - Local Journalism Initiative

The goals of sustainable development have been instrumental in the programming of TVC22. Following a clean energy roundtable in collaboration with OREC and the David Suzuki Foundation, the conversation has reached a broader demographic.

I would like to submit an impact statement by one of our coop students, Lawrence Rodrigues. I am submitting Lawrence's journalistic (writing the article and video editing) work as an example how in the case of this coop student working with RPTV has influenced him personally, and how he has become aware of the wider impact of the Local Journalism Initiative.

Citizens of the Charlevoix region have called out Groupe le Massif on the lack of social acceptability of its development projects. As community media, TVCO helped give them a voice. Since then, there has been radio silence on the mountain side.

Lydia Duchesne - Local Journalism Initiative

While Bécancour is the core of the development of the battery sector in Quebec, Vallée-du-Richelieu is not far behind.
 
Andréane Viau – Local Journalism Initiative