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New curriculum transition extended for graduation years – Government of BC
October 24, 2017 VICTORIA – Teachers, school districts and post-secondary institutions will have one more year to prepare for the implementation of the new Grade 11-12 curriculum, Education Minister Rob Fleming announced today. The additional year of transition is in response to feedback from educators in the K-12 sector, along with post-secondary partners, who need […]
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Ministries’ management of grizzly bears did not meet expectations
October 24, 2017 VICTORIA – The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia has released a new report: An Independent Audit of Grizzly Bear Management. B.C. is one of the last areas of North America where grizzly bears live in their natural habitat. The health of B.C.’s 15,000 grizzly bears is important because, as […]
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VIU Online auction Supports students
Bidding opens October 19 on more than two dozen prize packages Finding the money to pay for important things like textbooks, childcare and essential learning equipment like a laptop computer can be hard when you’re going to university. Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Online Auction aims to help. Every year, local businesses donate prizes that people […]
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UBCM: 2017 Board Voice Conference
October 18, 2017 Register now for the Board Voice Conference being held November 17 and 18 in Vancouver. Board Voice supports the creation of high-quality social services and strong, vibrant communities. The theme of this year’s conference is When Innovation Meets Action. The conference line up includes: Kelly Lendsay – President and CEO from Indigenous Works. Kelly is […]
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Highway 16 transit services to start for Terrace to the Hazeltons
October 23, 2017 TERRACE – New transit services will start running on Nov. 20, 2017, connecting the northern communities of Terrace with the Hazelton area, as part of the B.C. government’s Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan. When this begins, the inter-community transit services will be available from Terrace to Prince George. “These buses will provide […]
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New team to help British Columbia meet climate goals, grow economy
October 23, 2017 VICTORIA – A new advisory council introduced today by Environment and Climate Change Strategy Minister George Heyman will provide strategic advice to government on areas of focus for climate action that go hand in hand with economic growth. “I am thrilled with the new advisory council and look forward to receiving their […]
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Honourable Mike Harcourt Joins the Board of Sharc International Systems
VANCOUVER — (October 23, 2017) — SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“SHARC” or “the Company”), is pleased to announce the appointment of the former Premier of British Columbia, the Honourable Michael “Mike” Harcourt, BA, LL.B., as a Director of the Company, effective immediately. The addition of Mr. Harcourt expands SHARC’s board […]
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Strikepoint Gold inc. Intersects 15.24m of 1.05 gram per ton gold and 32.0M of 0.14% copper at the Pluto Project, Yukon Territory
StrikePoint Gold Inc. (SKP:TSX.V)(STKXF:OTCQB) is pleased to provide drill results and an exploration update from activities on its Pluto property, Yukon Territory. Highlights 24m at 1.05g/t gold from a Charon Zone drill hole 17-CRN-02 at Charon Zone. 0m at 0.14% copper in hole 17-CRN-07. In hole 17-CRN-01, intersected 6.10m at 0.74g/t gold with 1.67% copper. Drilling […]
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FNHC: Fall 2017 Regional Caucus
October 20th, 2017 The Fall 2017 Regional Caucus Sessions will begin next week. The upcoming Fall Caucuses are important forums for Leadership, Health Leads and Social Leads to contribute to discussions on social determinants of health and connect with federal/provincial partners. This is a unique opportunity to affect how programs and services are delivered to […]
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Vancouver Island’s Ghost Stories Investigated by VIU Student
Creative Writing student Shanon Sinn launches his book, The Haunting of Vancouver Island, on October 27 at VIU Shanon Sinn believes in ghosts. He’s also a skeptic. The Vancouver Island University (VIU) Creative Writing student explores these conflicting emotions in his new non-fiction book, The Haunting of Vancouver Island. Published by Victoria-based TouchWood Editions, the book is an […]
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