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It is encouraging to see this case moving forward. Accountability matters when a democratically elected board is removed. www.saanichnews.com/local-news/b...
B.C. judge allows suit to proceed brought by fired Victoria school board
Province ordered to produce all documents related to the school board's dismissal
www.saanichnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It is encouraging to see this case moving forward. Accountability matters when a democratically elected board is removed. www.saanichnews.com/local-news/b...
“Parents who feared losing a day’s pay, their boss’s goodwill or even their job tried to mask children’s symptoms with medications.” So true. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
Back-to-Office Orders Are Destructive and Unnecessary | The Tyee
For no reason, employers are risking a disease surge, hurting parents and setting back equity.
thetyee.ca
August 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
“Parents who feared losing a day’s pay, their boss’s goodwill or even their job tried to mask children’s symptoms with medications.” So true. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
“it can never be ethically acceptable that people are killed or seriously injured when moving within the road transport system.”
A hopeful article.
www.zmescience.com/science/news...
A hopeful article.
www.zmescience.com/science/news...
Helsinki went a full year without a traffic death. How did they do it?
Nordic capitals keep showing how we can eliminate traffic fatalities.
www.zmescience.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“it can never be ethically acceptable that people are killed or seriously injured when moving within the road transport system.”
A hopeful article.
www.zmescience.com/science/news...
A hopeful article.
www.zmescience.com/science/news...
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Latest … US puts an extra checkpoint before the official Peace Arch crossing going into Canada
globalnews.ca/video/111659...
globalnews.ca/video/111659...
Cross-border traffic continues to drop as travellers face new checkpoint | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Cross-border traffic continues to drop as travellers face new checkpoint Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
May 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Latest … US puts an extra checkpoint before the official Peace Arch crossing going into Canada
globalnews.ca/video/111659...
globalnews.ca/video/111659...
It appears that this is continuing to happen intermittently.
May 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It appears that this is continuing to happen intermittently.
Rather than relying on headline-grabbing cell phone bans, we should focus on a more thoughtful, comprehensive approach to managing tech use in schools. This will better equip youth for balanced, constructive use of cell phones in the long run. An interesting article by @pattibacchus.bsky.social
Are school cellphone bans really the way to go? There's new research that casts doubt on this approach. Check out our latest blog post at instituteforpubliceducation.org/new-research...
and let us know that you think. #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood #bced
and let us know that you think. #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood #bced
April 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Rather than relying on headline-grabbing cell phone bans, we should focus on a more thoughtful, comprehensive approach to managing tech use in schools. This will better equip youth for balanced, constructive use of cell phones in the long run. An interesting article by @pattibacchus.bsky.social
An important dive into the privatization of public education, featuring insights from @pattibacchus and many others. A must-read, because our schools shape the future of our communities.
Read: Winter/Spring 2025 special issue of Our Schools/Our Selves, Whose Schools?: Tracking Privatization in Public Education, including the B.C. story by @publicedbc.bsky.social Director, @pattibacchus.bsky.social - www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #bced #bcpoli
Our Schools Our Selves — Winter/Spring 2025 | CCPA
Past issues of Our Schools/Our Selves highlight paths and variations of education privatization across the country. Research on past emergencies, such as the 2005 hurricane in New Orleans, shows that ...
www.policyalternatives.ca
January 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
An important dive into the privatization of public education, featuring insights from @pattibacchus and many others. A must-read, because our schools shape the future of our communities.
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“It is deeply concerning when government or other commentators incite antagonism against democratically elected officials who are simply trying to carry out their statutory duties, including calling for the board’s immediate termination.” www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm... #bced #bcpoli
Comment: School board is providing the required oversight
Just as police have their own duties and responsibilities, so does the school board, under the School Act.
www.timescolonist.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“It is deeply concerning when government or other commentators incite antagonism against democratically elected officials who are simply trying to carry out their statutory duties, including calling for the board’s immediate termination.” www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm... #bced #bcpoli
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In case anyone has forgotten. pressprogress.ca/here_are_41_...
Here are 41 of the sketchiest things that happened during Christy Clark's time as Premier of BC
Leading Canadian newspapers say Clark's BC Liberal government is "addicted to money" and has poor "ethical standards."
pressprogress.ca
January 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
In case anyone has forgotten. pressprogress.ca/here_are_41_...
This video, though 7 years old, remains incredibly relevant today. As Brent aptly concludes, “… the truth is in the budget.”
WATCH THIS: This is quite possibly still the most comprehensive interview I’ve ever done on urban transportation and better cities. Filmed in Vienna for a planned Paris-based documentary. Watch it, quote it, and please spread it around.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgEx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgEx...
Brent Toderian on sustainable mobility
YouTube video by opascaud
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December 27, 2024 at 5:44 AM
This video, though 7 years old, remains incredibly relevant today. As Brent aptly concludes, “… the truth is in the budget.”
Exploring whether School Police Liaison Officers truly enhance school safety or if their presence is an unproven assumption—an important conversation for BC’s education system. #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/the-role-of-...
The Role of School Police Liaison Officers: Do We Really Need Them? – IPE/BC
instituteforpubliceducation.org
December 12, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Exploring whether School Police Liaison Officers truly enhance school safety or if their presence is an unproven assumption—an important conversation for BC’s education system. #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/the-role-of-...
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Politicians who want to "Axe The Tax" are betraying our kids and grandkids by asking them to pay dearly for pollution that their parties are unwilling to pay for today. Join us on Nov 19 for a discussion about how and why we can save pollution pricing. www.gensqueeze.ca/events #cdnpoli
November 15, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Politicians who want to "Axe The Tax" are betraying our kids and grandkids by asking them to pay dearly for pollution that their parties are unwilling to pay for today. Join us on Nov 19 for a discussion about how and why we can save pollution pricing. www.gensqueeze.ca/events #cdnpoli