Yellow archangel has escaped in the Boundary
Yellow archangel (Lamium galeobdolon) is native to the shaded woods of Europe and Western Asia and introduced in Canada as a garden ornamental. Yellow archangel has escaped in the Boundary and can be found growing under trees in the Christina Lake area and possibly in other areas. It is in the mint family, so it has square...
New federal funding builds on plans for a safe back to school
Building on the Province’s $45.6-million investment to support a safe restart for B.C.’s schools, additional funding from the federal government will allow schools to expand health and safety measures, purchase more personal protective equipment (PPE) and increase capacity for remote learning. “Our province is taking the best,...
Enhanced mental health programs support a safe return to school
Students and staff will head back to school with more resources available to support mental wellness during the unprecedented school year ahead. “The excitement that normally comes with back to school may feel more uncertain this year, as many families worry about COVID-19 and keeping everyone safe,” said Judy Darcy, Minister...
Ministry of Education will apologize and provide compensation
As a result of a BC Ombudsperson investigation, the Ministry of Education will apologize to students and compensate any students who were financially harmed by the issuance of incorrect provincial exam results in 2019. In a report released today, Course Correction: The Ministry of Education 2019 Provincial Exam Errors, the ...
K-12 operational guidelines set requirements for masks
School districts have received updated operational guidelines to help ensure a consistent provincewide approach to keep schools safe for all students, teachers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the updated health and safety guidelines, masks will be required for staff, middle and secondary students in high traffic...
Plan to safely bring K-12 students back to class full time
Enhanced safety measures and additional resources will enable most students in grades K-12 to return to school on Sept. 8, 2020, with full-time in-class learning as the province moves to Stage 2 of B.C.’s Education Restart Plan. “The classroom is an essential part of a child’s social, academic and mental development, and...
Take the BC SPCA’s No Hot Pets pledge to keep pets safe this summer
Each year, the BC SPCA receives nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals who have been left inside vehicles on hot days. “We know that people love their pets and would never knowingly put them in danger, but many pet guardians are just unaware of how quickly their pets can suffer when left in a vehicle in warm weather,” says Lorie...
Selkirk College Health & Safety Team Meets COVID-19 Challenge
It’s a humble Selkirk College department of two that has proven itself mighty in the face of the daunting COVID-19 pandemic. Health & Safety Advisors Donna Drover and Sophie Connelly have been burning the candle at both ends over the last three months, first responding to the crisis and now preparing for the recovery. At...
Selkirk College Forest Technology Student Explores the Edge
It started with an instructor’s challenge to look at climate change on a personal level and ended with a creative outburst by students that breaks down walls to better understanding the future of the forest industry. In November, Forest Technology Program instructor Jesper Nielsen spurred his second-year students with a contest...
Free Virtual RAFT Employment Program: May 25—June 25
In response to COVID-19, Kootenay Career Developmenrt Society is offering our free, five-week employment program in a virtual setting! ' Job seekers can gain skills and connect with others from the comfort of their own homes. Our program offers a supportive, fun and inspiring environment focussed on job readiness for the...
