Category Archives: Education
WE Charity only organization capable of running COVID-19 volunteer program: PM
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau defended Friday employing WE Charity to administer a $900-million federal student aid program, despite the group's ties to the prime minister and his wife. Trudeau said the decision to use WE was made by the non-partisan pu...
Two care home residents die, second teacher tests positive for COVID-19 in B.C.
VICTORIA — A second teacher has tested positive for COVID-19 in British Columbia but provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says no students were exposed. Henry says officials planned for positive cases in the school system ...
School will look different in Manitoba come September due to COVID-19
WINNIPEG — Manitoba students can expect less bussing, fewer assemblies and, in some cases, fewer elective courses when school returns on Sept. 8. The provincial government laid out its plan Thursday to reopen schools with the COVID-19 pandemic continui...
Nova Scotia Tories call for back-to-school plan, submit recommendations
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Opposition Progressive Conservatives are calling for a timely release of a plan for the province's public schools, saying parents and teachers require "peace of mind" ahead of September. Tory Leader Tim Houston made the call at ...
Manitoba offers cash for returning workers, opposition says it’s not enough
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is offering a subsidy for people who return to full-time work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will be available to people currently collecting the federal government's income-replacement programs —&n...
Vancouver, Victoria school trustees vote to review police school liaison program
VANCOUVER — School boards in Vancouver and Victoria are reviewing the use of police liaison officers but have rejected motions to suspend the programs while the reviews are underway. Trustees in both cities voted unanimously Mo...
Government extends CERB to international students and foreign workers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government quietly extended Canada Emergency Response Benefit to international students and temporary foreign workers – a move that could cost taxpayers up to an additional $8 billion. While not making an official announcement, the Government of
New off-campus housing market opens for students that can’t get into residence
By Staff Writer Many new students to British Columbia that are short of making it on the SFU or UBC housing list are being forced to find accommodation off-campus, and a handful of new agencies have sprung on the opportunity
International students in British Columbia pour $1.77-billion into provincial GDP, according to new report
By Marina Wang A new report produced by the British Columbia Federation of Students found that international students contributed substantially to the province’s economy: in 2015 international students added $3.117-billion in spending, created 26,000 jobs and contributed $1.77-billion to the
