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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Could improved weather models help B.C. schools make snow day closure decisions earlier?
There are calls to consider the fact that improved modelling for weather events, could give school districts more tools to make earlier determinations on closing.
Weather
Jan 16
Trial begins for man accused of driving into B.C. residential school march
The incident happened on June 4, 2022, when a driver allegedly struck four people during the memorial march. Two were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Crime
Mar 4
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
Noon-hour supervision pulled from Sask. schools on Thursday
As job action by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation continues, noon-hour supervision is being pulled from some schools in Saskatchewan on Thursday.
Education
Mar 11
B.C. records first case of measles since 2019, vaccinations urged
The measles vaccine is given in two doses in B.C. — the first one on a child's first birthday and the second around the time of starting school.
Health
Mar 4
