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CTV News
17 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
High school students tackle challenges in SHAD Canada's summer program
SHAD Canada, a not-for-profit, has hosted 63 high school students at Laurentian University in Sudbury as part of a 27-day STEAM and entrepreneurship program. Participants gain new perspectives, friendships and skills.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Philadelphia event aims to reduce the Big Brothers Big Sisters national waitlist
For 12-year-old Marquis and his 13-year-old cousin Jayden, gaming is more than just play — it's a pathway to connection. "I love it," said Marquis King Jr., a Little in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. "You got to play a lot; you care about someone." Jayden, new to the program, added: "This is my first time coming here, so I'm new to this whole thing." The two cousins are currently on the Big Brothers Big Sisters waitlist among thousands of youth of color nationwide who are waiting for a mentor, or "Big." But thanks to a special event hosted in Philadelphia this week, they're getting a head start through a hands-on gaming experience designed to spark relationships and inspire trust. The event is part of a growing partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Cxmmunity Foundation, a nonprofit that uses video games and digital media to connect underrepresented youth to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) opportunities and future careers. "Being a Big when I was an Air Force officer, through my engagement, I was able to secure at least another six individuals who went on to become Bigs," John Cash, the chief development officer for the Cxmmunity Foundation and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha, said. "Alpha Phi Alpha's creed is service to all." This week, Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African American men, is hosting its 119th National Convention in Philadelphia, where members are encouraged to sign up as mentors. Their goal is to help reduce the Big Brothers Big Sisters waitlist and offer meaningful connections to boys of color who are often the last to be matched. "Sixty-five percent of our waiting list are young boys of color," said Brian Ervin, the vice president of programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston. "Opportunities like this are how we approach that problem with a real solution. We've partnered with Alpha Phi Alpha to create this gaming space to provide mentorship to the young kids of Philadelphia, and we hope this becomes a catalyst for the entire country." Since 1990, Alpha Phi Alpha and Big Brothers Big Sisters have worked together to expand mentorship opportunities for youth of color. That partnership has helped reduce a national waitlist of over 30,000 and recently led to a 7% increase in mentor recruitment, reversing a years-long decline. For parents like Monique Dawkins, the impact is personal. "He don't always want to tell me his issues," she said of her son. "He could tell his big brother or his big sister." To her, the program is about more than structure; it's about belonging. "It will provide him a mentor. Good leadership. A big brother. He doesn't have a big brother, so I think this program would benefit him in a great way," Dawkins said. As kids like Marquis and Jayden discover the power of play and the promise of someone who believes in them, this movement is proving that mentorship can take many forms, even one with a game controller in hand. And for those waiting for a Big, the message is clear: they may not be waiting much longer.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Operation Smile to host STEAMCON in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Beach non-profit Operation Smile will host the second annual World of Medicine STEAMCON July 19 to introduce students, families, educators and community partners alike to experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) in action. The event will take place from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. is free for everyone. STEAMCON will feature hands-on activities, creative demonstrations, and meaningful service opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to suture bananas under guidance of medical professionals, learn the basics of boat building and more. For more information on the event visit the link here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
ITV News
16-07-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Lake District hotel manager says they 'can't afford to lower prices' as data shows tourism drop
A hotel manager says they 'cannot afford to lower our prices any further' to encourage more footfall, as figures show a 14% drop in Cumbrian tourists since 2019. The sector contributed £4.6bn to the local economy last year, according to Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) data. Cumbria's tourism industry totals almost 75,000 jobs, equalling 28% of the county's workforce. Hotel General Manager Miguel Sanchez, of Windermere Hotel, says they've shortened their opening hours. He said: "We're seeing an increase in people getting takeaways to the hotel or going across the road to the supermarket to buy lunch. "We have seen wages increase massively in the last couple of years. We have the cost of food, utilities increasing as well, so we cannot really lower our prices more. "We are running the hotel with the same number of staff that we had in the winter. But we are 1% down from last year in occupancy. Typically, in the past, visitors would stay three nights, four nights. Now we're seeing a lot of visitors coming for one night or two nights."The number of visitors fell by 3.3% and night stays also fell by 6.3% last year. Daytime tourists are also down by 4% - a loss of 1.42m. James and Ursula White, tourists travelling from Oxford, believe visiting the Lakes is "almost as expensive as going abroad". They said: "Probably even more expensive at times. But it's worth it. I think younger people will have to cut the costs by perhaps not eating out quite so much." "But if you love the Lakes, as we do, you're going to come anyway. And if you can't afford the hotels, then you're going to stay in the B&Bs, the Airbnb, or you're going to camp. "But the draw is the countryside, the lakes, the mountains - it's the beauty of the place."One tourist said: "We noticed it's a little bit more expensive in some aspects than to back in Canada. But it's like up and down."Another visitor added: "We just always bring the dog up and go for nice walks in the rain." Windermere Lake Cruises say visitor revenue is down by 20% in the last five Cormack, from Windermere Lake Cruises, says visitor numbers do not necessarily translate to business income. She said: "Sometimes the area does seem quite busy, but people are here just enjoying it without doing an attraction and without going into a cafe. So people may not get the pint and the packet of crisps that they once did when they get on the boat, or they'll do a smaller boat trip rather than the full boat trip around the lake. "But we've seen an increase in international visitors. And their spending habits are different - they do spend a lot more. So China and India, the recovery is great. "We've still seen a slow recovery from Japan, and the US was big for us, and now, because of difficulties in the US, that business has stopped as well."
Cision Canada
15-07-2025
- Science
- Cision Canada
Camp STEAM Canada Announces Participation in the Rover Driving Academy Provided by Mission Control and MDA Space
WOODSTOCK, ON, /CNW/ - Camp STEAM Canada is excited to announce their participation in the Rover Driving Academy for its summer camp 2025 programming. This extraordinary hands-on lunar exploration experience will be available during select weeks at all Camp STEAM Canada locations across the country. Campers enrolled in the Rover Driving Academy will have the unique opportunity to become part of a lunar research team. They will remotely operate a real rover on a lunar analogue testbed, Mission Control's "Moonyard", in Ottawa, Ontario, exploring fascinating lunar science topics such as geology and lunar elements, and rover operations. This innovative program was developed by Mission Control under contract to the Canadian Space Agency and is now in partnership with MDA Space. "We are incredibly excited to bring the Rover Driving Academy to all our Camp STEAM Canada locations this summer," says Kevin Cougler, Executive Director at Camp STEAM. "This opportunity from Mission Control allows us to offer our campers an unparalleled hands-on experience, bringing the wonders of space exploration and STEAM careers directly to them. It's an opportunity for future astronauts to truly explore the Moon, build teamwork skills, and engage with real-world science." "We're delighted to have students from Camp STEAM Canada participate in this out-of-this-world opportunity, igniting students' excitement for space and exploration by giving them a chance to drive simulated rovers using our Spacefarer™ program—the very same platform set to operate on a real lunar mission later this year." Says Candice Kinney, Manager of Communications and Marketing at Mission Control. "This hands-on experience inspires lasting curiosity about space and sparks interest in Canada's growing space sector." For more information or to register for Camp STEAM Canada, visit About Camp STEAM Canada: Camp STEAM is a not-for-profit summer day camp that provides in-depth programming in coding, technology, robotics, animation and more to help prepare campers for future careers requiring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) capabilities and competencies. Campers execute large-scale projects with elements from each STEAM area, teaching them how perspectives from all of these disciplines can be used to solve a problem in a new and unique way – their way! About Mission Control: Mission Control empowers explorers by innovating to make advanced technology viable for use in space. Using Spacefarer ™ and SpacefarerAI ™, customers can simplify mission development and operations while unlocking the potential of new scientific and commercial opportunities on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond. Spacefarer ™ is being trusted for multiple missions to the Moon by mission controllers, scientists, and software developers who seek faster deployments, lower-cost mission development, and valuable data returns. Mission Control is inspired by a vision of the world in which access to space is ubiquitous and inspires all humans to treasure planet Earth and marvel at the universe. For more information, visit
