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.
In B.C.
Related News
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 …
Investing in skills training for B.C.’s workers
Aug 5, 2021 – BC Gov News “The global pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for British Columbians who lost their jobs or became under-employed,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “These new community-based skills training projects will …
BladeRunners prepares youth at-risk for work
Jul 23, 2021 – BC Gov News “The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected the employment opportunities of young British Columbians,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “The BladeRunners program is making a difference in the lives of …
UVic engineering, computer science expansion supports more students
Jul 22, 2021 – BC Gov News “I am so excited about this project,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “More seats for students to enrol in programs that lead to rewarding, in-demand science, technology, engineering …
New training opportunities for people to help seniors
Jul 14, 2021 – BC Gov News “I encourage people who are seeking a new and rewarding career – one that will offer assistance to loved ones that need some help at home – to give this opportunity some thought,” …
Post-secondary return to in-person learning follows BC’s Restart plan
Jul 5, 2021 – BC Gov News “The pandemic has made the past year and a half difficult for post-secondary students and institutions, but now, thanks to vaccines, brighter days are right around the corner,” said Anne Kang, Minister of …
Preventing and responding to sexual violence on campus
Jun 17, 2021 – BC Gov News “B.C.’s post-secondary campuses must be safe places for all students. Sexual violence and misconduct are unacceptable and won’t be tolerated,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “The work that …