Top news story of B.C. for 2014
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
We asked you to vote and you let us know what you think should be the top news story of the year for 2014. Continue reading
BC teachers’ strike – back to school
Comox Valley student says scholarship was revoked due to teachers’ strike
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
A Grade 12 Comox Valley student says her scholarship was revoked because she was unable to complete her final grad course by Aug. 31 due to the teachers’ strike. Continue reading
B.C. government points finger at BCTF in appeal court case
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
B.C. Court of Appeal, government lawyer Karen Horsman said good faith requires both parties to present alternatives, something the B.C. Teachers’ Federation hasn’t done for more than a decade. Continue reading
Appeal takes B.C. teachers’ dispute back to court
The provincial government begins its appeal Tuesday in B.C.’s highest court of a January victory by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, the union representing more than 40,000 public school teachers. Continue reading
Coquitlam teachers fighting over pay
Lori Leonard thought the protests were behind her, but the Coquitlam teacher is dusting off her picket sign once again. Continue reading
Cheques for school strike money to be mailed in late October
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Cheques for the $40 a day promised to parents of children aged 12 and under during the education dispute will be mailed out in late October. Continue reading
Children at Silverdale Elementary return to class in middle of construction site
Students at Silverdale Elementary, a small school in Mission, have started off their year on a construction site. Continue reading
Elementary school teacher sets up crowdfunding page for classroom supplies
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
For teachers, going back to school also comes at a cost. Continue reading
BC teachers’ strike: Will the school year be extended?
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Public school students will be back in classrooms across B.C. on Monday amid lingering questions about how the education dispute will affect the school year. Continue reading
B.C. students getting ready to go back to school on Monday
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Shoppers are expected to be out in droves this weekend across B.C., stocking up on school supplies. Continue reading