Category Archives: education
The hard truth about post-secondary debt
July 12, 2011 Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto thinks that “student debt is a really good debt to assume” (July 8, 2011 Kelowna Buzz). Yamamoto needs to take a closer look at what the B.C. Liberal government has done to … Continue reading
Filed under education, Reported Elsewhere, social issues, Uncategorized
“Beneath the Surface” Hits Home in Prince Rupert
The play “Beneath the Surface” came to Prince Rupert on November 8th, 2010. The performance was so well played out and emotional and seemed to have “hit home” with all attendees. It was absolutely rivoting to see and hear the … Continue reading
Filed under child care, Community, education, First Nations
Out of the Shadows
The Prince Rupert Human Trafficking Committee, School District #52 and other local organizations have partnered to host a conference on Youth Sexual Exploitation, Internet Luring and Human Trafficking on November 3 – 4, 2010 in Prince Rupert, BC. The out … Continue reading
Filed under child care, Community, education, First Nations
The Rotary Waterfront Park 2010 Shoreline Cleanup
History: In 2002, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup became a national program, providing all Canadians the opportunity to make a difference in local communities, while taking part in a nationwide event. Participants removed litter from 2,457 km of shoreline in 2009, … Continue reading
Filed under Community, education, environment, fisheries, press release
Rally against the Enbridge Pipeline in Kitimat
Hundreds of people gathered in Kitimat B.C in opposition of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. This was the first public meeting that allowed community members to voice their concerns and questions regarding the proposal. It also gave Government officials such … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, education, environment, First Nations, rural bc, social issues, Transportation
Tulani Ackerman’s Steps for Students begins.
Picture: Gary Coons, Tulani Ackerman, and Carole James “To counter the government façade of protecting education it is important that people understand the necessity to embark in a positive dialogue and awareness of what is actually happening in our public … Continue reading
NDP’s support Anti Bullying Day in BC
April 14 was Anti-Bullying Day in BC, which also just happens to be Pink Shirt Day. Both are efforts to reduce bullying. Pink Shirt Day, now in its third year, is a grass roots call for everyone to wear pink … Continue reading
Filed under Community, education, health care, Reported Elsewhere
B.C. Liberals Cancel Success by 6 Program, Cut Hundreds More Community Programs, Says NDP
VICTORIA — In a short-sighted move that is contrary to the B.C. Liberals’ stated priorities, the government cut off funding this week for Success By 6, spelling the end of the program and hundreds of other programs in more … Continue reading
Filed under Community, education, press release
Arbitrator Rules BC Liberal Government Can’t Break Their Own Class Size Laws
VICTORIA — An arbitrator’s ruling has found the B.C. Liberals’ failure to invest in public education has left children struggling to learn in overcrowded classrooms across the province, say New Democrats.
Filed under economy, education, press release, Reported Elsewhere
BC Children’s Minister Sacks Disabled Kids Program Advisors
B.C. Children’s Minister Mary Polak faced a new round of criticism yesterday for sacking the senior advisers to two programs that help disabled children.
Filed under child care, Community, education, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, social issues