Pro-life students are taking the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Student Association to court for discrimination. The pro-life group says it's been denied the right to exist on campus after being told the campus is pro-choice. Lawyer John Carpay is representing the pro-life group and says it comes down to freedom of speech.... "so if you're a pro … [Read more...]
Replacement for troubled student enrollment software BCeSIS delayed
November 21, 2012 by
The Ministry of Education has delayed putting a contract out for tender to replace the pricey provincial student enrollment software called BCeSIS. The ministry had planned on putting the contract out for tender this fall. But now Education Minister Don McRae says that won't happen, until the spring of 2013. McRae says he is also … [Read more...]
Vancouver trustees to hold student exit interviews over declining enrolment
November 12, 2012 by
Vancouver school trustees are looking at ways to address a drop in enrolment. School board chair Patti Bacchus says they want to conduct exit interviews with departing students. She says the district needs to find out why the students are leaving, where they are going, and how they then plan to get their education. "If you are in any kind of … [Read more...]
Vancouver School Board wants to know why student numbers dropping
October 9, 2012 by
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...]
Troubled, and expensive, student enrollment software will soon be replaced
September 3, 2012 by
This is the last year for the troubled $ 100-million dollar provincial enrollment software known as BCeSIS. The Ministry of Edcuation says they will likely seek a BCeSIS replacement this fall when they put the contract out for tender. Vancouver School Board chair Patti Bacchus "It can't come too soon BCeSIS has really been a … [Read more...]
Transit cops face disciplinary action after UBC student beaten
July 5, 2012 by
Two transit police officers accused of beating a UBC student during a routine fare check are facing disciplinary action. In May, the police complaint commissioner confirmed both officers were being investigated for excessive "use of force" following an incident last summer. The UBC student never filed a formal complaint, but his … [Read more...]
Body found in North Vancouver was that of missing foreign exchange student
June 28, 2012 by
The BC Coroner's Service says the man found dead near a hiking trail in North Vancouver yesterday was missing hiker Jasper Houben. The 22-year-old German exchange student was reported missing a few days ago. His family had flown in from Germany to help find him. Foul play is not suspected. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Five arrested in Mexico for murder of UBC grad student
May 8, 2012 by
Five people have been arrested in Mexico, in connection for the murder of a UBC student in Mexico. Authorities say three women are among the five arrested for the murders of 39-year-old Ximena Osegueda and her Mexican boyfriend Three others accused in the crime remain at large. The couple disapeared in December, and their remains were found … [Read more...]
UBC student latest to plead guilty on riot charges
April 11, 2012 by
A UBC student caught on camera after last year's Stanley Cup riot has entered a guilty plea. Twenty-one year-old Camille Cacnio apologized online soon after the riot for stealing a pair of men's pants and was soon fired from her job at Burrard Acura. A sentencing hearing has been set for June 20th. Cacnio is the third accused rioter to officially … [Read more...]
Teacher suspended over comment to gay student
A BC high school teacher who made an inappropriate comment to an openly gay student is among the latest batch of provincial discipline decisions. Miko McGrady was suspended for two weeks in October, after he made an insensitive comment to the teen. He later acknowledged his inappropriateness, but said it was not meant to be homophobic or … [Read more...]