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Investing in school capital projects throughout B.C.
Mon, 2013-04-15 11:24VICTORIA - Since 2001, the B.C. government has committed nearly $4 billion for school capital and maintenance projects throughout British Columbia, including those planned or in progress. This includes more than $2.2 billion for 213 seismic safety projects.
New École des Pionniers on the drawing board
Sat, 2013-04-13 10:45PORT COQUITLAM – A just-signed $22.8-million project agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) lays the groundwork for a replacement for École des Pionniers in Port Coquitlam.
Provincial support revives Nisga’a elementary school
Sat, 2013-04-13 10:30KINCOLITH – Nathan Barton Elementary will be revitalized with mechanical and electrical system upgrades, thanks to $2.2 million from the B.C. government. Not only will these upgrades improve the condition of the school, but they will also lower the school’s electricity consumption.
Modernized school for Northern Interior families
Fri, 2013-04-12 14:30GRANISLE – A $5.28-million project agreement was announced today by Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad and Nechako Lakes board chair Rosalie Nichiporuk. The rural community of Granisle is receiving new modular classrooms to replace part of Babine Elementary-Secondary.
Seismic upgrade for Sangster Elementary
Fri, 2013-04-12 12:30COLWOOD – Sangster Elementary School is getting a $2.1-million seismic upgrade. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong and school board chair Wendy Hobbs were joined by students, school staff and for an official signing event in the school’s library today.
New school, activity centre for Giscome
Fri, 2013-04-12 10:51GISCOME – Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond paid a special visit to Giscome today. Bond brought a $2.4-million project agreement signed by Education Minister Don McRae for signing by Prince George school board chair Sharel Warrington. This agreement paves the way for a new school and activity centre for the community.
Seismic upgrade coming to Deep Cove Elementary
Fri, 2013-04-12 10:50SAANICH – A $1.4-million project agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Saanich board of education will result in a seismic upgrade for Deep Cove Elementary school.
Ecole Quadra Elementary to be upgraded for its centenary
Fri, 2013-04-12 09:45VICTORIA – MLA Ida Chong delivered good news to an excited gathering of students at Ecole Quadra Elementary today. Chong brought an $8.1-million dollar project agreement signed by Education Minister Don McRae for signing by Greater Victoria school board chair Peg Orcherton. This agreement ensures a seismic upgrade will be completed in time for the school’s 100th birthday next year.
It’s easy to get $1,200 for your child’s education
Thu, 2013-04-11 09:45CRANBROOK – To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett visited a BMO Bank of Montreal branch today to discuss the new grant with a BMO financial planning expert and a local parent.
$200,000 grant empowers B.C. youth
Thu, 2013-04-11 09:30VICTORIA – Me to We and its charity partner Free The Children have been awarded a $200,000 grant to support their school-based programs, including a new pilot program aimed at empowering youth to prevent bullying in their communities.
It’s easy to get $1,200 for your child’s education
Wed, 2013-04-10 14:30FERNIE – To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae and East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett visited the East Kootenay Community Credit Union to discuss the new grant with one of the credit union’s financial planning experts and a local parent.
School gym grows with provincial and partner support
Wed, 2013-04-10 14:15FLATROCK – The Peace River North Board of Education received a package from Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm today which bore good tidings for Clearview Elementary/Jr. Secondary school.
Provincial funding rejuvenates elementary school in Nicola
Wed, 2013-04-10 13:00MERRITT –The B.C. government is committing up to $5.6 million to partially replace Nicola-Canford Elementary so students can continue to learn in their hometown in the future, instead of travelling to another school every day. This project is part of the modular school pilot program announced by Education Minister Don McRae last September.
It’s easy to get $1,200 for your child’s education
Tue, 2013-04-09 15:15COURTENAY – To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae visited a BMO Bank of Montreal branch today to discuss the new grant with a BMO financial planning expert and a local parent.
B.C.’s largest school district adding 300 student spaces
Tue, 2013-04-09 13:00SURREY – As the final months of another school year begin to wind down at Panorama Ridge Secondary, a busy construction period is just gearing up as ground is being broken on an $8.4 million addition to the school.
It’s easy to get $1,200 for your child’s education
Mon, 2013-04-08 13:15VANCOUVER – To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae visited a BMO Bank of Montreal branch today to discuss the new grant with a BMO financial planning expert and a local parent.
Premier announces $584 million to keep high-risk schools on solid ground
Mon, 2013-04-08 10:15VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark announced more than $584 million to seismically upgrade 45 high-risk schools today, marking a significant milestone in government’s commitment to student safety.
New school ready to take shape as construction begins
Fri, 2013-04-05 14:30LANGLEY – The new $26.2-million Yorkson-area middle school took a big leap toward its anticipated opening date as Langley MLA Mary Polak joined community stakeholders in officially breaking ground on the barren site.
Old St. Mary’s Hospital site to be home of new school
Fri, 2013-04-05 14:00NEW WESTMINSTER – A new $23.2-million elementary school will be built on the old St. Mary’s Hospital site in New Westminster.
A bright future for Vernon Secondary students
Thu, 2013-04-04 10:30VERNON – Education Minister Don McRae and Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster joined students, staff, parents, school district officials and local dignitaries for the official grand opening of the new $38-million Vernon Secondary school.
