As the MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake and the Minister for Advanced Education, Skills, and Training in BC, Anne Kang is often in the media. For more up-to-date news, please click below for news articles, categories, and links to related websites. …
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Coast Mountain College adds student housing, updated library
Oct 14, 2021 – BC Gov News Students at the Coast Mountain College (CMTN) Terrace campus have access to more housing and improved facilities with the opening of 108 student beds and a renovated library. The design of both spaces …
Here2Talk: Free counselling services for post-secondary students
Oct 7, 2021 – BC Gov News “Studying for mid-term exams, finding housing and employment during the pandemic and adjusting to new social and academic settings are just some of the challenges students are facing right now,” said Anne Kang, …
Micro-credentials a gateway to support B.C. workers
Sep 29, 2021 – BC Gov News “Micro-credentials support lifelong learning by enhancing access to post-secondary education through shorter, competency-based training opportunities,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “Our government recognizes the need for opportunities to …
NDP MLAs say Burnaby students will have new accessible playgrounds, school upgrades
Sep 10, 2021 – BC NDP Caucus New Democrat MLAs Janet Routledge, Katrina Chen, Anne Kang and Raj Chouhan say students at Lyndhurst Elementary and Confederation Park Elementary will soon be playing on new accessible playgrounds, thanks to $330,000 in …
B.C. launches on-campus sexual violence prevention campaign
Sep 8, 2021 – BC Gov News The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training has relaunched the “…Is Not Yes” campaign to increase awareness about sexual violence prevention and available supports for post-secondary students. Building on the 2019-20 campaign …
Health, safety remain top priority for return to campus
Aug 24, 2021 – BC Gov News A new mask mandate for college and university campuses follows the announcement that B.C. will be introducing a proof-of-vaccine requirement for some non-essential services, including on-campus. Read the full article at news.gov.bc.ca.
NDP MLAs say supports for vulnerable people will help tackle homelessness in Burnaby
Aug 12, 2021 – BC NDP Caucus “The pandemic has created more challenges for people who are experiencing homelessness or trying to escape a violent situation,” said Janet Routledge, MLA for Burnaby-North. “This funding will support on-the-ground programs that will …
Canada and British Columbia invest more than $6.8 million in pedestrian and cyclist overpass, connecting Burnaby Lake Regional Park and Deer Lake Park
Aug 12, 2021 – BC Gov News The new overpass will improve active transportation in the area by connecting Burnaby Lake Regional Park and Deer Lake Park. The project will connect existing trails at either end of the bridge, and …
‘All hands on deck’ to deal with latest B.C. heat wave
Aug 11, 2021 – Kevin Griffin/Vancouver Sun The province has moved into “high gear” in anticipation of another heat wave in Metro Vancouver and other areas of southern B.C., Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday, implementing several measures that include covering …