Category Archives: News

Artist to enhance University Hospitals Dorset’s new BEACH Building

University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) and the hospitals’ Charity are thrilled to announce the south coast studio, Orakel Workshop, has been chosen to create an art display on the exterior of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s new BEACH Building.   Orakel Workshop was selected following a public vote and detailed selection process by the local community and NHS […]

The Great Tail Trail reaches an exciting milestone as designs are chosen

The final designs for The Great Tail Trail sculptures have been chosen by their sponsors at an exciting event held at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. Nearly 500 designs were submitted earlier this year by artists all hoping to see their artwork appear on one of 45 giant mermaid tail sculptures during next spring’s 8-week trail across […]

Sole Clinic and Bournemouth Foodbank Team up for Food Campaign

Bournemouth, 14 October 2024 – Bournemouth Foodbank is proud to announce a successful collaboration with Sole Clinic as part of their Race for Food campaign. Over 75 dedicated runners from Sole Clinic participated in the Run Bournemouth 10K and Half Marathon on Sunday, 13 October, running to raise funds for the food bank. The partnership, announced back in May, launched alongside a Crowdfunder campaign, […]

The art of fire: how ancient forest management practices are finally being recognised – Positive News

Authorities are belatedly realising that ancient forest management practices can have a dramatic impact, curbing the risk of disastrous blazes. As our changing climate makes wildfires more likely, cottoning on to Indigenous wisdom has been a slow burn, but is finally happening Fight fire with fire. As a phrase, it’s familiar. As a practice it […]

$50,000 Pathy Foundation Fellowship is now open to students from every university in Canada

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship offers a self-directed opportunity for young leaders to test and develop their skills in their chosen fields while benefiting from a rich support network of motivated peers, skilled facilitators, and experienced practitioners. This is the only program in Canada that provides young people with a fully-funded opportunity to dedicate a year […]

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: the winning images

This year’s competition saw a record number of entries, highlighting the growing interest in nature. Judges hope the shots will encourage conservation efforts An action shot capturing a swarm of western toad tadpoles swimming amid towering plants in an underwater world in British Columbia, Canada, has been crowed the best image in this year’s Wildlife […]

The Public Health Agency of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network

The Public Health Agency of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to establish and lead the National Autism Network. The objective of the Network is to represent the diverse voices of the Autism community, including those with lived and living experience. The National Autism Network will collaborate with governments and other sectors to design, […]

CIBC Foundation: Donations and community partnerships funding

The CIBC Foundation supports communities in Canada through various funding streams. Focus areas and funding guidelines: Supporting cancer initiatives The CIBC Foundation invests in: Cancer research, treatment, screening and diagnosis. Wellness, survivorship and patient support programs. Championing inclusive communities The CIBC Foundation invests in: Projects increasing access to education and employment outcomes for underserved communities, […]