May 3, 2024

01/25/2013 – Leave of Absence

One girl’s coming of age results in a terrible crime in this searing drama of bigotry and transcendence in a small prairie town.  A complex look at sexuality, violence, religion, and a community’s responsibility to its youth. “One of our most consistently interesting playwrights: intellectually and theologically sophisticated with a strong dose of … [Read more...]

Parents want teachers to take leave of absence before becoming trustees

Parents in New Westminster are concerned about teachers serving as school trustees. Wendy Harris, chair of the city's district parent advisory council, says a possible bias toward their union could impair teachers from serving fairly on the board of education. Her council is seeking to have teachers take a leave of absence before becoming a … [Read more...]