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Introducing YCCBC Hazelton
YCCBC is thrilled to announce that, in partnership with the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition (SWCC), we have launched our first-ever program in Hazelton and its surrounding communities!
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YCCBC Courtenay Participates In National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples' Day, the YCCBC Courtenay team had the opportunity to help facilitate a local event.
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A Columbia Basin -Based Initiative Fighting Climate Change Through Paid SummerEmployment Expands Province-Wide
Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) has officially launched its 2025 summer season, with programs running in seven regions across the province, including long-standing crews facilitated by Wildsight in the East and West Kootenays.
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Read Our Kwakwaka’wakw Revitalization Program Report
We’re proud to share the impact of our 2024 collaboration with the Kwakwaka’wakw Revitalization Program. Our team accomplished so much this season, and we think you’ll be just as excited as we are about the work. Take a moment to explore the highlights in our season report.
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Youth Are Powering Climate Action Across BC
British Columbia – June 12th, 2025 – Across British Columbia, young people are stepping into bold leadership as the 2025 season of Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) launches in seven communities: Squamish, Vernon, Courtenay, Alert Bay, Hazelton, West Kootenay, and East Kootenay.
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Read Our BC Insulators Report
Our partnership with the BC Insulators in 2024 was an exciting new development for YCCBC. Want to learn more? You can read about it in our season report.
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2025 Squamish Season Kicks Off
The YCCBC Squamish team launched their 2025 season by taking part in the Kids' Clothing and Book Swap
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Welcoming Interim Executive Director Jocelyn Carver
We are thrilled to welcome Jocelyn Carver to the YCCBC team as our Interim Executive Director while Ben Simoni takes his parental leave.
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Squamish Report: Have You Had A Chance To Read About The Impact We Had Last Year?
The 2024 Squamish program ran from June 2024 to December 2024 and employed three Climate Action Technicians and two coordinators.
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Vancouver Report: Have You Had A Chance To Read About The Impact We Had Last Year?
Want to know what our Vancouver team has been up to this past year? Check out our season report for 2024-25.
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Calling all Comox Valley-based organizations!
Are you planning a project that supports climate action, local sustainability, or community resilience? Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) is...
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Any Job Can Be a Green Job
Well, in the eyes of Youth Climate Corps British Columbia (YCCBC), it can be many different things.
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YCCBC at the 2025 Youth Climate Action Summit
Last week, members of the Youth Climate Corps team had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 B.C. Youth Climate Action Summit, hosted b
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YCCBC Expressions Newsletter - March 2025
March is here, and with it comes our biggest and busiest season ever at YCCBC! As we prepare for a new round of programs
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Where In The World Is Abbey Piazza?
Earlier this month, YCCBC's Senior Organizer, Abbey Piazza, attended both the BC Building Trades Convention and the Columbia Institute's
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YCCBC Is Hiring An Assistant Director Of Programs
We're looking for an Assistant Director of Programs to provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for our Youth Climate Corps
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YCCBC on CBC Radio's What On Earth
We are thrilled to have had our program with the BC Insulators Union featured on CBC Radio's What On Earth with Laura Lynch!
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We're Hiring an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Consultant!
Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) is looking for a qualified and experienced consultant to help shape our policies, practices, and culture
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Courtenay, We're Hiring!
This May, YCCBC is launching its first-ever program in Courtenay, and we're looking for youth to help facilitate community climate resilienc
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Port Moody Calls On The Province To Expand YCCBC
Last week, the City of Port Moody showed their support for Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) by passing a motion to introduce a new YCCBC resol
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YCCBC Expressions Newsletter - February 2025
February is the shortest month of the year, but what it lacks in quantity, it makes up in quality. As winter slowly loosens its grip, we’re
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Squamish, We're Back!
After a successful 2024 season, YCCBC is returning this year to Squamish, and we're excited to hire a team of community climate action mobil
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Vernon, We're Hiring
This May, YCCBC is launching its first-ever program in Vernon, and we're looking for youth to help facilitate community climate resilience.
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Thank You To YCCBC Vancouver For Their Social Media Takeover!
This past month, YCCBC’s Instagram was taken over by our incredible Vancouver team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their work.
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