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SOGI 123 program to continue in B.C. schools despite BC Conservative claimsThe program serves as the province's framework to create more inclusive school enrollments for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities.EducationJul 21
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B.C. officials urge kids to return to school with up-to-date vaccinesDr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, said it is not too late to make sure children's vaccinations are up-to-date as they head back-to-school.HealthAug 27
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Saskatchewan educational assistants speak out on providing medical careBefore the end of the school year, CUPE conducted a survey of education support workers and found a wide range of medical procedures being done without training.CanadaSep 1
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Construction begins on new Hazel Trembath Elementary School after devastating fireIn an update provided on Monday, the provincial government announced the replacement school will be delivered in a first-in-B.C. hybrid-construction approach.PoliticsAug 24
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Calgary police relocate command post as search for missing boy continuesCalgary police announced Friday that the command post that was set up at Thorncliffe School to aid in the search for a missing 11-year-old boy, is being moved to Nose Hill Park.InvestigationsJul 24
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B.C. Conservative caucus is down to 30. Here’s how it lost 14 membersThe party's caucus has been thinned to 30, amid differences over its ideology, and questions about its direction under both its former leader and new leader Kerry-Lynne FindlayPoliticsAug 31
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Activity picks up on the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, PeachlandStrong winds and low humidity kept crews busy along the southwestern flank of the fire, which has now grown to more than 22,000 hectares.FireAug 20
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Proposed treaty with B.C. First Nation raises concern about access to tourist attractionThe proposed treaty for the Songhees Nation calls for the transfer of Hatley Park, which is federal Crown land that includes Royal Roads University and Hatley Castle.PoliticsAug 18
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Recipe: One-tray B.C. salmon with roasted sweet potatoes, corn, zucchini and tomatoesChef and Instructor Ben Kiely, with the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, and student Sébastien Sarrondo demonstrate how to prepare a healthy and quick meal for back-to-school.LifestyleAug 22
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Carney says B.C. infrastructure funding to include new Tumbler Ridge schoolCarney made the announcement in Vancouver as part of a housing funding plan that includes reducing fees for developers and converting unsold new condos into affordable housing.PoliticsJun 18
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Top court rules on pregnant women’s benefitsThe country's top court has ruled quickly and unexpectedly from the bench, siding with the B.C. Teachers' Federation in an employment dispute over maternity benefits.Dec 31, 1969
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‘We didn’t know why they were struggling’: Vancouver dyslexia centre focuses on early supportCanada’s first dyslexia centre is getting a permanent home in Vancouver, focusing on supporting families, training teachers and helping students succeed.EducationSep 5
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‘Wild West’: Teachers, experts call for unified policies to address AI in classroomsEducators across Canada are grappling with how best to incorporate AI in their classrooms while fostering critical thinking and intellectual honesty.TechSep 4
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Man jailed for threatening to behead son’s female teacher in French townFrance's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.TrendingSep 11
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Demolition of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is now underwayThe school district said the demolition is expected to take weeks. Once the structure is removed, work will continue through the fall to restore the site to grass.CrimeAug 17
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Person wearing Cat in the Hat costume chased teen: West Kelowna RCMPWest Kelowna RCMP are investigating after a teenage girl who was out for a walk was reportedly chased by a person dressed in a Cat in the Hat costume.CanadaSep 9
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Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical billAn Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.Aug 15
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‘Sounded like two 747 jets’: B.C. business owner flees fast-moving wildfireThe owner of Steve's Towing and Auto Repair has been living there for 12 years and survived the massive Elephant Hill wildfire, which burned more than 1,900 square kilometres.FireJul 28
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Man acquitted in murder of Winnipeg teen given 10 years for violent Vancouver sex assaultMark Edward Grant, who turns 63 on Friday, was originally charged with unlawful confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats.CrimeAug 13
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10 wellness products to support healthy habits this fallThese finds from AOR, Webber, Traditional Medicinals and more can help you stay healthy during the Canadian fall and winter.The CuratorSep 5