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Being a young adult, preparing to set out into the world is challenging at the best of times. There are decisions to make about educational paths, housing and employment.

No child should ever have to go hungry. Unfortunately, that’s the case for many kids in B.C. “Twenty per cent of kids in B.C. live in poverty and most of those go to school hungry,” says Mahdi Sahebnasagh, founding owner of Kindermeals.

Mahdi Sahebnasagh is no stranger to startups. He has been an entrepreneur for most of his career.

One of the biggest considerations that seniors face is whether or not to leave their home. It can be a necessity of course, as people look for simpler lives or better access to care as they grow older.

Not all retirement homes are created equally, a point that’s being proved emphatically by AgeCare, which is changing the way people think about aging.

Providing care for a loved family member is one of the most rewarding experiences. However, as many have learned firsthand, it can also be one of the most demanding.

For New Vista Society, addressing the growing concern for affordable housing and quality senior care – especially in an increasingly graying world – is more than just a day job.

Challenging behaviours can have a profound impact on a child’s ability to fully participate in home, school or community life. It is one of the toughest roadblocks to inclusion for children with disabilities.

One Burnaby dance studio is refocusing its training by emphasizing the balance of body and mind. Rebecca Collins, the owner of Dance Collective, said balancing the mental aspect of dance is just as important as the physical side.

Burnaby has made a name for itself on the world dance stage. With triumphs, medals, and places on the podium, dancers of all walks hailing from the Lower Mainland have strutted their stuff among world-class dancers.