Katie Bartel

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Parents angered by strike action

Chilliwack parents are speaking out against both BC Teachers' Federation and the government over labour strife.

Mikayla Adams-Pastoor, a Grade 12 student at Sardis secondary, sat down last week with MLA John Martin to talk about the issues between the government and the teachers.

Chilliwack student discusses teacher strike with MLA

Grade 12 student Mikayla Adams-Pastoor sought out Chilliwack MLA John Martin for answers regarding ongoing teacher-government conflict.

Mikayla Adams-Pastoor, a Grade 12 student at Sardis secondary, sat down last week with MLA John Martin to talk about the issues between the government and the teachers.

Chilliwack parents react to full-scale strike vote

Chilliwack parents talk full-scale strike Wednesday morning following BCTF's 86 per cent favourable vote to escalate job action.

Chilliwack students locked down in Science World

Two classes from Watson elementary were put in lockdown at Science World when police took down an alleged shooting suspect Tuesday.

No pickets, no teachers at Chilliwack grad ceremonies

G.W. Graham secondary school's graduation ceremony will not be picketed by teachers on Friday.

A group of Sardis secondary students walked out of classes Wednesday to support their education and show the teachers union and government they're fed up with the ongoing labour dispute.

Chilliwack students join walkout for education

A group of Sardis secondary students walked out of classes Wednesday to show the BCTF and government they're fed up with the ongoing dispute

A group of Sardis secondary students walked out of classes Wednesday to support their education and show the teachers union and government they're fed up with the ongoing labour dispute.

No organizer for Chilliwack Terry Fox Run

Without an organizer, Chilliwack's Terry Fox Run is in jeopardy of not running.

Summer school up in the air

Chilliwack school district not sure if summer school will go ahead due to the ongoing battle between BCTF and BCPSEA.

Awards ceremony won’t be picketed by teachers

Sardis secondary's awards ceremony won't be picketed by teachers Tuesday during rotating strike action, but will teachers attend?

Central elementary teachers and CUPE staff picket outside the school Thursday, May 30.

Chilliwack teachers take fight to the picket lines

Chilliwack teachers were picketing outside schools Thursday, May 29.

Central elementary teachers and CUPE staff picket outside the school Thursday, May 30.
Teachers at Sardis Secondary wave to passing motorists Thursday as a rotating strike that has affected schools across BC for four days come to Chilliwack. Local teachers will be on the picket line again Tuesday as the strikes extend into next week.

BCTF continues rotating strikes next week

Chilliwack teachers will be back on the picket lines Tuesday, June 3.

Teachers at Sardis Secondary wave to passing motorists Thursday as a rotating strike that has affected schools across BC for four days come to Chilliwack. Local teachers will be on the picket line again Tuesday as the strikes extend into next week.

Private-versus-public debate enters school scrap

A Chilliwack parent calls on the government to stop funding private schools, saying public schools need the money more.

Chilliwack parents asked to keep kids at home

The Chilliwack school district is asking parents to keep their children at home Thursday as BCTF rotating strikes hit School District 33.

Teacher strike closes Chilliwack schools next Thursday

B.C. Teachers' Federation to implement one-day picket lines starting Monday.

Boundary changes coming for Promontory elementary and Vedder elementary. The new Promontory boundary will include developments to the east and south of Teskey Way, up the hill. Vedder elementary had been taking students off the hill previously.

Boundary changing for Promontory and Vedder elementary schools

Chilliwack school district is expanding the Promontory elementary boundary to alleviate enrollment pressures at Vedder elementary.

Boundary changes coming for Promontory elementary and Vedder elementary. The new Promontory boundary will include developments to the east and south of Teskey Way, up the hill. Vedder elementary had been taking students off the hill previously.

Chilliwack school district faces $3.1 million shortfall

Chilliwack school district is presenting its 2014/15 budget at the May 6 public board meeting. Job cuts are not on the table.

FHA: Worst measles outbreak in 30 years

Chilliwack: Fraser Health declares measles outbreak over after more than 400 cases reported.

Danica Truong and Drew Hendsbee, both Grade 11 students at Chilliwack secondary, made a cellphone holder called The Phone Booth in which people place their mobile phones when dining with others at restaurants for a way to be more social.

Chilliwack students hope cell phone booth will connect

Two Chilliwack secondary students have developed a cell phone holder they hope will result in more face-to-face communication.

Danica Truong and Drew Hendsbee, both Grade 11 students at Chilliwack secondary, made a cellphone holder called The Phone Booth in which people place their mobile phones when dining with others at restaurants for a way to be more social.

Chilliwack teachers say parents, students will see little impact as job action begins

Phase one of teacher strike starts Wednesday, April 23.

Byelection hopeful fails to file

Former school trustee candidate Corey Neyrinck is facing a $500 fine for failing to file his election expense disclosure statement.