New B.C. law would prevent disruptive protests around schools
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that it says will put in place 20-metre access zones around schools to protect students from disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests.
Education
Apr 10
Books pulled from B.C. district curriculum in what premier calls ‘crazy decision’
In November 2023, a panel of 12 teachers decided to pull the books from the recommended reading curriculum due to concerns about controversial themes.
Education
Mar 1
Head-on crash: Truck collides with school bus in Deroche, B.C.
The collision happened in the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Johnson Road, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Canada
Apr 18
River Heights watermain break causes school closure in Saskatoon
A watermain break in Saskatoon has resulted in classes being cancelled for St. Anne School Tuesday.
Education
Apr 22
N.B., Nova Scotia governments to review school smartphone policies
The two Maritime provinces are taking a look at how to deal with the use of smartphones in schools following restrictions being imposed in other jurisdictions.
Education
Apr 30
Woman with knife arrested at post-secondary in New Westminster
Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they were called to a post-secondary school in the city when staff reported that a woman armed with a knife was inside the building.
Education
May 1
Illegal gambling hits Ontario high school, students threatened over debts: police
Police in Ontario are investigating reports of an illegal online gambling operation targeting youth at an Orillia high school. Some students say they're being threatened too.
Crime
May 6
Federal budget gets thumbs up from Guelph mayor, MP
Cam Guthrie is pleased more is being done to build more homes while Lloyd Longfield feels a national school food program will help children in Guelph.
Politics
Apr 22
Students prepare for B.C. Interior Jazz Festival
Jazz band students at Rutland Middle School are they preparing with students from Rutland Senior Secondary for their debut at the B.C. Interior Jazz Festival.
Lifestyle
Apr 4
Council slams B.C. mayor’s wife for distributing controversial book on residential schools
Mayor Ron Paull’s wife Pat Morton has reportedly been circulating a book that implies cultural genocide did not occur at residential schools.
Canada
Mar 23
Surrey, B.C. schools close to in-catchment students and more are expected
The pressure from rapid growth is so strong that kindergarten registration is exceeding the available capacity at Latimer Road Elementary School in Cloverdale.
Education
Mar 19
Sooke School District mulling new school bus fee to cover rising costs
A memo sent to parents and guardians says a transportation fee is being considered for the 2024-25 school year.
Education
Mar 7
New middle school to be built in Langley as part of annual B.C. budget
A new middle school and a secondary school expansion were announced for the Township of Langley by the Province of B.C. on Friday.
Education
Mar 15
Surrey to get a new school and an addition as part of B.C. budget
As part of the B.C. budget, a new Darts Hill area elementary and an addition to Grandview Heights Secondary School will be built to support the growing population.
Politics
Mar 1
Fire that destroyed Port Coquitlam, B.C. elementary school human-caused
Coquitlam RCMP investigators are now saying the fire that destroyed Hazel Trembath Elementary School was human-caused.
Crime
Mar 1
Kelowna teen named B.C. male high school athlete of year
Grade 12 student Nash Semeniuk helped KSS win back-to-back provincial volleyball titles the past two seasons.
Sports
Mar 8
B.C.’s child-care space challenges have some calling for public schools to be used
According to Stats Canada 2023 data, nearly 60 per cent of B.C. families said they have difficulty finding child care. And school-aged care can be just as difficult.
Education
Feb 28
Expert calls Alberta’s latest social studies curriculum draft ‘Eurocentric’
The province of Alberta is making its third attempt at replacing the 20-year-old social studies curriculum currently being taught in elementary schools.
Education
Mar 14
‘We need support now’: New Westminster faces school ‘crisis’ with enrolment surging
It's not just Surrey. New Westminster is also facing surging school enrollment, and being forced to make tough calls about how to accommodate students.
Education
Mar 14
‘I came for hard work and I found it’: Bootcamp underway for BC Wildfire Service recruits
Following a record-breaking 2023 wildfire season, the service says interest in the program is up -- with more than 2,000 applications received this year.
Fire
Apr 29
