March 29, 2024

New commissioner for teacher regulation named

The BC government has named its new commissioner for teacher regulation. He's a former BC Supreme Court judge. Bruce Preston gets the job of overseeing all teacher discipline hearings. He'll also consider certification appeals, plus review complaints about educator conduct or competence. In a statement, Preston says he's committed to a fair, swift … [Read more...]

Tighter regulation needed on water use, report says

B.C.’s water supply may be under more threat than we think, so the government needs to take action, says a new study released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Analyst Ben Parfitt says the province has to tighten its reporting requirements for water use, and charge more for it. "We’ve got a population that is continuing to … [Read more...]