Seismic Upgrades

• B.C. government delays some school upgrades due to shortage of capital cash

  The B.C. government has deferred at least seven school projects due to a lack of capital cash.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2022
  
• Education minister denies pressure from government has VSB considering school closures

  "There's absolutely no pressure or political interference from our government to look at closing schools in Vancouver or anywhere else," said B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming.

  Education

  Feb 26, 2019
  
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• BC NDP looking to fast-track seismic upgrades in wake of Mexico City earthquake

  "The good news is that the expertise has grown, the ability to scale up these projects has increased."

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2017
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• Richmond parents rally to try and save 3 schools from chopping block

  A crowd of close to 200 kids and parents rallied outside Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap's office Saturday demanding more funding for public education.

  Sep 19, 2016
• Richmond school district lists 16 schools for possible closure

  The Richmond school district has announced 16 schools facing possible closure due to declining enrollment and the need for seismic upgrades.

  Education

  Apr 5, 2016
• Vancouver School Board hosts open house

  Districts are facing pressures on several fronts - declining enrolment, tighter budgets, and schools that are not seismically safe.

  Education

  Mar 6, 2016
• VSB report recommends up to 21 Vancouver school closures

  A new Vancouver School Board report is recommending up to 21 schools be closed or re-purposed in order to meet the provincial government's targets for funding seismic upgrades.

  Jan 19, 2016
• Parents raise concerns about seismic upgrades at East Vancouver school

  Parents of students at Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith school in Vancouver are concerned that plans for seismic upgrades will divide the school community and send siblings and friends in different directions.

  Dec 8, 2015
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• BC Liberals announce 584 million dollars in seismic upgrades to high-risk schools

  Premier Christy Clark today announced that Victoria is committing 584 million dollars to seismically upgrade 45 high-risk schools.

  Apr 8, 2013