Education funding

More funds will be provided by the Vernon School District (by way of the Provincial Government), to give students who are struggling with finances the opportunity for extracurriculars. (Stock photo/Metro Creative Connection)

B.C. boosts Vernon schools with $260K to support students

The funds will help pay for student necessities, including supplies and class trips

 

Finley Comartin was diagnosed with dyslexia in grade 4 last year and his screening was paid for privately. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Parents ‘cautiously optimistic’ about B.C. budget’s dyslexia supports

$30M provided for screenings but parents worry some kids won’t receive help

 

Grade 4 student Finely Comartin is dyslexic and since doing online tutoring he has moved up eight reading levels. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘Absolutely unfair’: Families of B.C. dyslexic children spending thousands

Parents are requesting the province provide funded diagnoses and updated learning material

 

Mitchell Miller, CEO of Atlas Power Technologies in Abbotsford, gives a tour of his facility to ministers Ravi Kahlon and Anne Kang on Aug. 24. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Student research gets $8.6M boost from B.C. government

Funding will increase work opportunities while developing ideas, projects around clean energy

Mitchell Miller, CEO of Atlas Power Technologies in Abbotsford, gives a tour of his facility to ministers Ravi Kahlon and Anne Kang on Aug. 24. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
The B.C. government announced a one-time $60-million back-to-school fund Aug. 29. It will be divided between 60 school districts. (Unsplash)

$60M between 60 school districts: B.C. announces one-time back-to-school fund

Each district will receive at least $250,000 to be used at its discretion

The B.C. government announced a one-time $60-million back-to-school fund Aug. 29. It will be divided between 60 school districts. (Unsplash)
Jaclyn Spittle, a parent of a child with autism, said the province’s decision to move to a hub model of care would “rip away” the supports that have made her son self-reliant. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)

B.C. families rally in Victoria against changes to support for children with autism

New model a step backward, removes effective individualized care, advocates say

Jaclyn Spittle, a parent of a child with autism, said the province’s decision to move to a hub model of care would “rip away” the supports that have made her son self-reliant. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)