AutismBC director draws fire for reported appearance at anti-SOGI event
By Grace Ke Reporter
The mother of a teen with autism has started petition calling for Laurie Guerra to resign from the autism advocacy group. Continue reading
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Anti-SOGI candidates win Fraser Valley seats, nearly shut out of Metro Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The SOGI program is meant to help teachers and school administrators reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Continue reading
Vancouver 1st school board candidate breaks with party over SOGI video
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Candidate Tony Dong said the SOGI policy benefits everyone, not just LGBTQ kids, by teaching acceptance and respect as well as challenging prejudices. Continue reading
‘No room for discrimination’ says Education Minister, school groups, amid dueling SOGI protests
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“There is no room for any type of discrimination in our schools,” reads a statement from Rob Fleming and education groups. Continue reading
Anti-SOGI 123 group posts controversial flyers around Abbotsford businesses
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Culture Guard said these are its flyers and they are not “homophobic.” Continue reading
Richmond School District votes to adopt SOGI 123 program
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Trustees voted six-to-one after a meeting Wednesday night. Continue reading
Anti-SOGI 123 rally draws crowd of about 20 to Richmond city hall
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The rally drew fewer people than others have in the past. Continue reading
Duelling rallies in Vancouver over LGBTQ+ inclusive program in schools
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Hundreds of people gathered outside the B.C. Teacher’s Federation offices, some to show their support for SOGI 123, and others to protest against it. Continue reading
School board refused to host meeting because controversial Chilliwack school trustee would be there
“We do feel the need to stand strongly by our stated values. Otherwise, they have no meaning.” Continue reading
Education minister calls on controversial Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld to resign
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The minster of education has joined the Chilliwack School Board, Chilliwack Teachers’ Association, and Chilliwack District Parents Advisory Council in calling for Neufeld to step down. Continue reading