Education

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Two Coast Mountain College students killed in weekend crash

Two Coast Mountain College students have died and two others were injured following a motor vehicle accident this past weekend. Grief counselling has been made available to students this week.

Skeena MLA raises concerns over nursing tuition grant cut

Skeena MLA Claire Rattée called on the B.C. government to reinstate the $2,000 annual Nursing Tuition Grant, citing financial pressures faced by northern nursing students, including travel and accommodation costs for clinical placements.

Majority of B.C. teachers concerned AI is impacting critical thinking skills, finds survey

The B.C. Teachers' Federation said educators need a bigger voice in shaping school AI policies as teachers raise concerns about the technology's effects on students.

Tumbler Ridge fossil discovery sheds light on rare tyrannosaur species in B.C.

A fossil discovered along a riverbank near a Tumbler Ridge campsite is helping scientists learn more about one of the prehistoric era’s most recognizable predators.

Convocation season continues for UNBC

In total, 742 credentials are being granted for the 2026 convocation cycle at UNBC. This includes 16 students graduating with PhDs, a record number for the University. 

Province opens funding for school-based child care spaces in Terrace

The B.C. government is investing millions to help school districts create more before- and after-school child care spaces, a move that could help families in Terrace access more affordable care options.

Site of Tumbler Ridge school shooting to be demolished, new school planned for community

The British Columbia and federal governments say they will fund a new secondary school in Tumbler Ridge at a different site from the one where six people were killed in February’s mass shooting.

Nisga’a Hereditary Chief to receive honorary degree from UNBC

Nisga'a Hereditary Chief Harry Nyce Sr., Sim'oogit Hleek, will be receiving, an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UNBC this convocation season.

B.C. Grade 5 teacher disciplined for asking students if they wanted to “go to the chokey”

A Chilliwack teacher has been formally reprimanded after a series of incidents involving inappropriate comments and behaviour toward elementary school students, including references to punishment and remarks about their appearance.

B.C. middle school teacher suspended after dry ice explosion in classroom

A B.C. middle school teacher has been suspended after a dry ice experiment led to a classroom explosion that frightened students.

B.C. study permit approvals far below targets after federal cap, auditor general finds

Canada’s auditor general says federal changes to the international student program led to far steeper-than-expected drops in study permit approvals, including in British Columbia.
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -