Letter to the Editor Two books offer perspectives on Indigenous issues that differ from Peter Christensen’s views in his column ‘Justin’s Folly.’ Here are excerpts…
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BC Timber Sales review launched
The B.C. government has launched a review of BC Timber Sales (BCTS). The launch of the review recognizes the significant pressure the forest sector is…
Abbott/Chapman report spurs action plan
The B.C. government has released its action plan in response to the government-commissioned, independent Abbott/Chapman report on the unprecedented 2017 wildfire and flood seasons in…
SD5 puts $80,000 in Carbon Offsets Fund
School District No. 5 (SD5) is expected to pay out nearly $80,000 in Carbon Offsets to the Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT) in order to comply…
Baker successes and deficiencies showcased to Education Minister
Another Minister of Education has toured Mount Baker Secondary School (MBSS) and the same message was delivered – ‘we need a new school – badly!’…
Moving B.C.’s education system forward
Letter to the Editor Now that Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, has been passed by the legislature, teachers’ strike action will be suspended and…
Education Minister’s statement on teachers’ strike
We are truly disappointed by the union’s decision to hold a three-day strike beginning today. A strike of this nature will significantly disrupt student learning…
Leadership, not legislation, says SD5 board
Last Monday (Feb. 27) the School District No. 5 Board of Education convened a special meeting to discuss the current status of provincial bargaining. The…
Letter to the Editor
Since being appointed Education Minister last March, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting 95 schools and half of the province’s 60 school districts. I’ve met…
Letter to the editor
B.C.’s plan for education transformation With the new school year well underway, contract talks between government and the teacher’s union have been at the heart…