BC schools

• B.C. parents raise alarm over proposed school food rules that target bake sales, fundraisers

  The draft food guidelines unveiled this week puts several foods commonly served at special lunch days and bake sales on a 'foods to avoid' list.

  Education

  Apr 7
  
• Rapid tests available for those 70+ on Friday at pharmacies across B.C.

  Once distribution has started and supply grows, the program will expand to younger ages and will be communicated through the media and the government’s COVID-19 website.

  Health

  Feb 23
  
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• Safety improvements to be implimented at Penticton school after student struck by vehicle

  In December a student was struck by a vehicle while crossing in front of Uplands Elementary school. The student continues to recover with non-life-threatening injuries.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• School staff’s vaccine status needed so districts can decide on mandates, B.C.’s top doctor says

  Dr. Bonnie Henry reassured members of the public and unions on Tuesday that it is legal to require vaccine status information from school staff.

  Health

  Jan 18
• All school staff in B.C. must disclose COVID-19 vaccine status

  The latest order, posted online Monday, states an employer must request proof of vaccination from each employee and keep a record each person's status.

  Education

  Jan 17
• Three staff at Armstrong Elementary School test positive for COVID

  The North Okanagan - Shuswap School District previously announced a two-day functional closure at the school for Friday and Monday.

  News

  Jan 17
• Two B.C. schools close due to staff ‘illness,’ ministry says

  Two schools have stopped in-person classes in B.C., less than two days after most students returned following an extended holiday break due to the surging COVID-19 Omicron variant.

  Education

  Jan 11
• COVID-19: B.C. parents, teachers anxious as kids head back to school amid Omicron wave

  The plan also includes mandatory three-layer masking in indoor areas, staggered start and break times and measures to reduce crowding in common areas.

  Health

  Jan 9
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• B.C. to only notify families of COVID school exposures when attendance drops

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside will speak at 11:30 a.m.

  Health

  Jan 7
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• B.C. schools bracing to close ‘at moment’s notice’ due to Omicron

  One teacher in Surrey says it's still unclear when a school would determine it must close and what to do if a teacher is a close contact but not showing any symptoms.

  Health

  Jan 5