River & species conservation: Perak’s Fisheries Department is pushing a phased breeding and grow-out plan for the endangered loma fish, aiming to release fingerlings into Temenggor Lake next year while tackling overfishing pressure. Community-based resource management: Perak is also proposing a “tagal system” in Kampar—community-managed river fishing zones—to conserve fish stocks and potentially boost eco-tourism. Nonprofit leadership & local capacity: Brenham Heritage Museum’s Ciera Harris has rapidly risen to executive director, crediting nonprofit finance training and community outreach for expanding programs. Volunteer recruitment: Lethbridge Area Search and Rescue is calling for new volunteers as demand for ground searches and disaster support grows. NGO-style social finance: Ireland’s Community Finance Ireland backed Renmore Scout Group with a bridging loan to refurbish facilities and buy a van, helping youth programs move faster than grant timing allows. Public health & trust: CDC data shows kindergarten vaccination rates slipping and non-medical exemptions hitting a record high amid rising vaccine confusion. LGBTQ+ history: Canada’s new 2SLGBTQ+ civil service monument in Ottawa highlights decades of discrimination against gay people in the RCMP and civil service. Local fundraising: A Carbon Fair takeover of a Lions food stand keeps community giving going, while a Penrickton Center for Blind Children spotlighted how private support funds free services for families.