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The ORCA Bus in the Press

Powell River Peak: Rally time

6/8/2018

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Few issues or initiatives stir up emotions and rally the troops more than those involving children, especially children in need or those who benefit from community or government-sponsored programs.

With its recent selection as one of 10 nominated finalists competing for a $100,000 BCAA Play Here grant, Powell River’s ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus has an opportunity for its future to be dramatically altered.
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For nearly 10 years, the ORCA Bus has been rolling throughout the Powell River area, including Lund, Texada and Saltery Bay, and all stops in-between, delivering a StrongStart outreach program to children in the region, as well as other activities that are both play-based and educational.

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Powell River Peak:  ORCA Bus supporters seek votes from Powell River residents

6/5/2018

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Powell River’s ORCA Bus is in the running for a prize that could net the mobile play-based learning centre up to $100,000 in upgrades, but it needs the public’s support to win, according to Success By 6 coordinator Beth Zroback.

The ORCA Bus, which stands for “On the Road with Children’s Activities,” is a partnership between the United Way, School District 47 and Success By 6. It was chosen as a finalist in BCAA’s Play Here contest from among hundreds of province-wide applicants.
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The learning centre on wheels has become a well-known sight throughout the community since a local couple donated the decommissioned school bus in 2009. The programs it provides are different from those of other learning buses, said Zroback.
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WHEELED LEARNING: Powell River ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus supporters recently gathered at Willingdon Beach for an interview with Global BC. The organization is a top-ten finalist in BCAA’s Play Here contest. The three organizations that garner the most votes will each receive up to $100,000 to upgrade and revitalize their children's programs. Contributed photo
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      • Ministry of Children & Family Development
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    • Family Friendly Powell River
    • Vancouver Coastal Health
    • Family Place
    • Tla´amin Health
    • Powell River Public Library
    • inclusion Powell River
    • StrongStart SD47
    • Powell River & District United Way
  • Volunteer
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