Selkirk College and Metis Nation British Columbia Strengthen Bond
The signing of a new protocol with Metis Nation British Columbia will enable Selkirk College to build on its dedication to better supporting Aboriginal learners and respecting their cultures. In late-June, Selkirk College administration, Metis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) officials and local Metis leaders met at the Gathering...
Selkirk College Trades Programs Benefit from Province’s LNG Funding
As part of British Columbia's Skills for Jobs Blueprint, Selkirk College will receive funding for an additional 54 training spaces to increase access and help reduce waitlists for trades critical to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other industries. The allocation is part of the $6.8 million announced earlier this week to...
BCSTA launches 'Back to School Action Plan'
Boards of Education are deeply concerned about the impact of the continuing bargaining impasse on students, families, staff, and the reputation of BC’s public education system. As the governors of BC’s local school districts and employers of staff who make our schools successful, BC school trustees know that a balance must ...
It's official - Selkirk Aviation program lost to Castlegar
After spending several months attempting to find a fiscally sustainable way to deliver the Professional Aviation Program into the future, Selkirk College has made the difficult decision to cancel the program. Suspended earlier this year due to low enrolment and financial pressures, college administration recommended to the ...
B.C.'s plan for protecting vulnerable species
British Columbia’s five-year plan for protecting species at risk was released today by Environment Minister Mary Polak and Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. “Our new plan provides a clear and certain path forward for B.C. to show leadership in conservation of species at risk,” said Polak....
NDTA president says government 'not bargaining in good faith' as BC Teacher's strike heads into summer
In the movie Network, Howard Beale (actor Peter Finch) delivered the “We’re Mad as Hell” speech from the Union Broadcasting System Building protesting poor ratings on the news show. Now picture more than 40,000 teachers doing the same “We’re Mad as Hell” speech protesting the poor treatment by the Liberal government in their...
Labour Board rules remedial summer school essential
B.C. Labour Relations Board ruled during the weekend that remedial summer school courses are essential. However, the LBR said in its ruling this decision is reserved for students in Grade 10, 11 and 12 who failed one of the classes and cannot make it up in the next school year. No word how that affects summer school classes...
BC Coroners Service recommending more effective water safety education
As Canada prepares to celebrate another birthday, the BC Coroners Service is recommending new efforts be devoted to providing more effective water safety education, especially for teenage males aged 15 to 18 years. The recommendation is one of three made by a Child Death Review panel into child and youth drowning. The report...
No axe for Selkirk Aviation Program - yet
The future of Selkirk College’s renowned Aviation Program is precarious as best, but rumours it was closed altogether at a recent college board meeting are inaccurate, according to Selkirk president Angus Graeme. “I know the rumours swirl, and we’ve had to have some very difficult conversations with our faculty around the...
Conflict escalates as teachers union says 'no' to Grade 10 and 11 report cards
Protests and rallies are being held throughout the Kootenays today, including in Castlegar, as the conflict between the BC Teachers Federation and the provincial government continues to escalate. Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union president Andy Davidoff issued a release today indicating teachers will not be issuing report cards...
