In the wake of a larger than expected drop in students in the district, the Vancouver School Board is looking into ways of tracking enrolment. The board expected enrolment to drop by about 500 students this year. Instead, preliminary numbers indicate it could be over 700. Chair Patti Bacchus says the board is now looking into ways to track that … [Read more...]
Education Minister to decide soon on replacing fired school board
October 1, 2012 by
BC's new Education minister will soon determine if a fired board of education will be replaced using by-elections or not. The now former trustees of the Cowichan Valley school board want early elections so a new board of education can be put in place. Don McRae was asked if he supports holding by-elections. "Well I have meeting actually set up Mike … [Read more...]
Back to School: 10 Vacay ‘Classes’ in Maui
October 1, 2012 by
There are many joys of reaching the time when "back to school" no longer refers to you. Except when it comes to this Maui-based lesson plan. Think cocktail classes, ukelele lessons, and driver's ed on the Road to Hana. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
School District’s fate still unknown
September 20, 2012 by
One day after CKNW reported the New Westminster School District has a deficit of more than 2-million dollars, the Ministry of Education isn't yet indicating what consequences if any the Board may face. Minister Don McRae was unavailable for comment, but in an e-mail, the Ministry says in these situations, it works with the District to develop … [Read more...]
Pervert hanging around Chilliwack school
September 10, 2012 by
Police in Chilliwack are looking for a man who exposed himself to two girls while they were playing at a local school ground over the weekend. It happened around 1:30 saturday afternoon at McCammon Elementary. The ten year old girls say the white man believed to be in his 40's was riding a black bicycle. He also had grey hair and a short beard. He … [Read more...]
Vancouver School Board records budget surplus
September 9, 2012 by
Instead of a shortfall, a surplus. Here's the latest from the Vancouver School Board's budget. Back in February, trustees initially projected the 2012-2013 budget would be 14 million dollars short, though they did suspect a surplus in the current budget. Now they've got the financial statements for the last fiscal year, ending in June. And they … [Read more...]
09/04/2012 – New School Comedy at Darby’s Pub
September 4, 2012 by
Simon King & Brett Martin's 'Comedians You Should See' presents 'New School Comedy' at Darby's Pub every Tuesday at 9:00.Featuring a professional MC and 6 of Comics from Vancouver and beyond, the show is a great place to catch established pro Comics working new material and fine-tuning older bits, as well as a selection of the best … [Read more...]
Ultimate School Vacation Planner
September 4, 2012 by
What's the first thing you (should) do when the kids go back to school? Look at their vacation scheduled and get to planning. Take our expert tips on how to plan for a year of family great getaways. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Fire near Abbotsford elementary school
August 20, 2012 by
Abbotsford firefighters knocked down a grass fire at an elementary school over the noon hour. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Adams says the cause may be a discarded cigarette butt. Adams says the fire at Tembrook Elementary was spreading quickly when firefighters showed up. He says his crews usually see fire activity like this when the weather heats … [Read more...]
WSET® Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines – BC Wine School
August 2, 2012 by
WSET® Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines Learn about : Identify the main types and styles of wine available. State the factors that determine the main styles of wine Describe the styles and characteristics of wines made from the principal grape varieties, using the Level 1 WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Describe the styles and … [Read more...]
