This year’s theme is Girls’ Vision for the Future.
This is International Day of the Girl Child. Established by the United Nations in 2011, this day brings attention and awareness to the rights, challenges and potential of girls around the world. It also celebrates the achievements of girls who have overcome adversity and encourages global action towards gender equality. This year’s theme is Girls’ Vision for the Future.
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Flight attendants at Westjet to vote on a tentative agreement after a strike was launched on Sunday
CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says “teams are working hard to restore service and get guests on their way to their destinations as quickly as possible.”
Bayfm's "Rising Voices" explores how technology shapes the minds of young people
Corner Brook Status of Women Research and Action Coordinator Destiny Hopkins says a Stats Canada report from a couple of years ago highlighted youth 15 plus are spending more than twenty hours a week on their phones and that number is increasing.
Western Regional Waste Management looking to "Green up the Games" as 1600 athletes are on the way here
Questions about garbage and what goes where can be found on the wrwmnl app, which is free to download.
Coast Guard "pleased" with grounded cargo vessel removal process to date happening in Lark Harbour
During his time with the Coast Guard, Bruce English says he’s never worked on a project of this magnitude.
RNC on the East Coast conducts bike safety session for cyclists
Cst Stephanie Myers says cyclists and motorists need to put safety first.
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Rising Voices, Friday July 31, 2026
This Week on Rising Voices host Sarah Parsons is joined Destiny from the Corner Brook Status of Women Council and they are diving into all things social media, technology, and AI.
