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B.C. teacher Deborah Laurie Croft will be suspended for two days and must undergo anti-racism training, as a result of a regulatory college investigation into her treatment of two Indigenous students. (Credit: Pixabay)

B.C. teacher fired for mistreating Indigenous students must take anti-racism course

Deborah Laurie Croft admitted to pulling one student by the arm, hitting another with a book

 

Volunteers from Semiahmoo Secondary school are pictured on the school’s Mental Health Day, which students and counsellors brought back after a pandemic-related hiatus. (Contributed photo)

‘Under high pressure’: B.C. students organize Mental Health Day

Grade 12 students want to see mental health services become more accessible

 

Ryker Ulansky (left) and Jake Ulansky (right) make up half of the U-BOTS team that built a water-powered vehicle and won the Core Values Award First Place at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge BC/Yukon Championship on March 11. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Winners of 2023 FIRST LEGO League BC/Yukon Championship heading to USA

A Nanaimo team was the top-ranked group at this year’s competition

 

After the prepared topic was released in early February, the JL Crowe team began their journey researching, collecting articles and becoming familiar with resolutions. Retired lawyer and King’s Counsel, Leigh Harrison, provided a legal understanding of each of junior and senior topics. Photo: Submitted

Room erupts in cheer as Trail debate student takes top spot in B.C.

Law Foundation Cup 2023 Provincial Debate was held the first weekend in March via Zoom

After the prepared topic was released in early February, the JL Crowe team began their journey researching, collecting articles and becoming familiar with resolutions. Retired lawyer and King’s Counsel, Leigh Harrison, provided a legal understanding of each of junior and senior topics. Photo: Submitted
Chrissie John (ḥakaƛ) and her partner are committed to teaching their two young children their First Nations language as they grow up. The family is part of an increasing number of First Nations people in B.C. who are working to reclaim their mother tongues. (Submitted photo)

Taking back identity: New learners fight to keep First Nations languages in B.C. alive

Number of fluent speakers declining, but new learners on the rise

Chrissie John (ḥakaƛ) and her partner are committed to teaching their two young children their First Nations language as they grow up. The family is part of an increasing number of First Nations people in B.C. who are working to reclaim their mother tongues. (Submitted photo)
South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)

B.C. Grade 3 student ‘one of world’s brightest’

Zhiji Dong was among highest scorers in Center for Talented Youth assessment

South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)
A B.C. teacher was disciplined for failing to read a student’s safety plan and subsequently triggering them during a February 2021 interaction. (Pixabay)

B.C. teacher suspended for triggering student with documented safety needs

David Reid failed to review his student’s safety and education plans prior to 2021 incident

A B.C. teacher was disciplined for failing to read a student’s safety plan and subsequently triggering them during a February 2021 interaction. (Pixabay)
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Seven Summits: Naturally nurturing positive possibilities

Seven Summits student Kaydance Nowak shares vision through inclusive and accepting approach

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Students on UVic campus in Victoria. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Desperate B.C. students raiding dumpsters, using food banks and bartering for meals

Students at the University of Victoria are experiencing a hike in food insecurity, with little help

Students on UVic campus in Victoria. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
A B.C. teacher who worked at two schools in Peace River was suspended for four weeks, after the commissioner for teacher regulation found he made racist comments to coworkers and yelled at students. (Pixabay)

B.C. teacher suspended over racist remarks to coworkers, yelling at students

Brent Daniel worked at two schools in the Peace River South school district

A B.C. teacher who worked at two schools in Peace River was suspended for four weeks, after the commissioner for teacher regulation found he made racist comments to coworkers and yelled at students. (Pixabay)
A B.C. elementary school teacher is suspended for one day after showing her Grade 2 students a horror movie and inappropriately using classroom time. (Pixabay photo)

B.C. teacher who showed R-rated film to Grade 2s suspended 1 day

Teacher also described to class how she bullied kids when she was in school

A B.C. elementary school teacher is suspended for one day after showing her Grade 2 students a horror movie and inappropriately using classroom time. (Pixabay photo)
Selkirk College 3D guru Kailey Allan is hosting an introductory course at Seven Summits Centre for Learning on Dec. 10 and 11. (Bob Hall photo)

Real Life is 3D: now printing is too

Selkirk College instructor brings innovative technology to Seven Summits students

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Selkirk College 3D guru Kailey Allan is hosting an introductory course at Seven Summits Centre for Learning on Dec. 10 and 11. (Bob Hall photo)
Students from the SOAR program (Steps to Opportunity and Academic Readiness) along with their instructors Kim Martin and Tammy Profili recently visited the Trail and Greater District RCMP detachment. During the visit, Const. Jason Zilkie and Const. Eva Harding were the RCMP hosts. “It was a fun time for everyone and there are quite a few comedians in SOAR,” said detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Photo: Submitted

Trail RCMP welcome SOAR students to detachment

Steps to Opportunity and Academic Readiness program offered at Selkirk College campuses

Students from the SOAR program (Steps to Opportunity and Academic Readiness) along with their instructors Kim Martin and Tammy Profili recently visited the Trail and Greater District RCMP detachment. During the visit, Const. Jason Zilkie and Const. Eva Harding were the RCMP hosts. “It was a fun time for everyone and there are quite a few comedians in SOAR,” said detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Photo: Submitted
Seven Summits student Bodi Kuhn rockets down a trail during a World Cup downhill mountain bike race. (@rossbellphoto)

Seven Summits: Rocket dreams for downhill rider

Kuhn is studying science at Seven Summits Centre for Learning when he’s not rocketing down hills

Seven Summits student Bodi Kuhn rockets down a trail during a World Cup downhill mountain bike race. (@rossbellphoto)
Michael Marshall, 25, UBCO physics student living at the Vinyards. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

UBCO students rent affordable units at senior’s residence in exchange for fun

Two students in their 20s are living at the Vinyards residence for seniors

Michael Marshall, 25, UBCO physics student living at the Vinyards. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Two B.C. teachers disciplined for angry interactions with students. (Pixabay)

2 B.C. teachers disciplined over angry, intimidating behaviour

One school teacher yelled at elementary school student, held their shoulders

Two B.C. teachers disciplined for angry interactions with students. (Pixabay)
James Langille training with instructor Joshua Mack at Trail Martial Arts. (Contributed)

7 Summits: Mind and body determined to succeed

“It’s not easy, but the biggest wins come after the hardest challenges …” - James Langille

James Langille training with instructor Joshua Mack at Trail Martial Arts. (Contributed)
A B.C. high school teacher is suspended for two months after an investigation found he had inappropriate relationships with numerous students. (Credit: Pixabay)

B.C. teacher who held inappropriate one-on-ones with students suspended for 2 months

Teacher touched students’ hands, knees, thighs on several occasions, commissioner found

A B.C. high school teacher is suspended for two months after an investigation found he had inappropriate relationships with numerous students. (Credit: Pixabay)
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser arrives for question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada to allow international students to work more hours due to labour shortage

CASA: ‘This is not only a win for international students, but also for Canada’

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser arrives for question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Kashish Hukku Jani is seen in Vancouver, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Jani, 22, a fourth-year communication design student at Emily Carr University, said skyrocketing living costs make it hard to focus on her studies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Inflation hits international students hard, with some turning to food banks

One Vancouver food bank said three-quarters of the students it aids were from overseas

Kashish Hukku Jani is seen in Vancouver, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Jani, 22, a fourth-year communication design student at Emily Carr University, said skyrocketing living costs make it hard to focus on her studies. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward