It's official: boards of education in BC can now set their own school calendars beginning with the 2013-14 school year. Education Minister Don McRae says regulations have now been put in place to allow the change, which could mean an end to traditional summer holidays for some districts. "Yeah maybe we could have opportunities where we have maybe … [Read more...]
Vancouver Police dogs featured in new calendar for charity
October 18, 2012 by
A new calendar raising money for charity features a dozen of the Vancouver Police department's finest. They're all from the 18-member police dog squad. All proceeds from the 4th edition will go to the BC Cancer and Children's Hospital foundations. Each year, they've reached their goal of $ 15,000. The calendars are being sold for $ 10 at various … [Read more...]
Province scrapping standard school year calendar
April 26, 2012 by
The provincial government is doing away with the standard school year calendar. This opens the door for school districts to schedule classes as they see fit. Education Minister George Abbott says the move takes effect in the 2013-14 school year. Abbott says for many learners that two and a half month break period is actually something that's … [Read more...]
Hope In Shadows calendar unveiled
October 4, 2011 by
A photography contest in the Downtown Eastside aims to empower its contestants by creating leadership skills and a sense of family. Disposable cameras were given out in June to more than 200 contestants in June who took to the streets to capture special moments for the Hope in Shadows photography contest, an annual competition put on by the Pivot … [Read more...]
