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Friday File: Ujjal Dosanjh on “nauseating” politics and TED 2013
A Friday wrap-up of interesting things that crossed my desk following a week at the TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference in California. * After all these years as a politician, Ujjal...
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New name for Vancouver school gets initial approval, despite protests
A proposed name change for the Acadia Road elementary school in Vancouver has won preliminary approval, despite parent’ protests. It’s now headed for a vote by the board of education in early April....
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How to save a million – advice for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation
The B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) would save $1 million a year if it stopped paying salaries for eight “extra” local presidents, says a resolution that’s expected to spark an emotional debate at the...
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Court updates and recent rulings from B.C. to California
I thought I would update you on a few court cases. Accused killer Jujhar Singh Khun-Khun appeared in Surrey Provincial Court Friday after being charged recently in the murder of Red Scorpion Jon Bacon...
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Biblical controversy continues in Chilliwack school district
A row over the distribution of Gideon Bibles in Chilliwack public schools continues. The board of education is to vote Tuesday on a new policy that would give the superintendent the authority to decide...
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DeAndre Jordan Dunk Over Brandon Knight: ‘Dunk of the Year’ turns Knight into...
DeAndre Jordan’s dunk Sunday night was one for the ages, making poor Brandon Knight the butt of jokes. Here is video of the dunk plus online reaction In case you missed it last night, Los Angeles...
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Surcharge proposed for international students attending K-12 schools in B.C.
A possible surcharge on international students who come to B.C. for K-12 education is one of the issues to be discussed when stakeholders meet for round-table talks starting this week. The agenda for...
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Surprise guilty plea in 1999 Poonam Randhawa murder
Relatives of Poonam Randhawa, murdered when she was just 18 and months from high school graduation, got the news they had been waiting 14 years to hear. The man charged in her murder, Ninderjit Singh,...
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Star witness in kidnapping case says he can’t testify because of his safety
The key witness and alleged victim in a Vancouver kidnapping case refused to testify Monday saying issues had arisen “regarding my safety.” Sulaiman Safi was appearing in B.C. Supreme Court via video...
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Connecting talented Vancouver students with skilled careers
A deal signed Monday is intended to help students interested in science, technology, engineering and math make the transition into highly skilled jobs. The Vancouver board of education, BCIT and the...
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Finances under wraps: B.C. School Trustees’ Association
The B.C. School Trustees’ Association (BCSTA) represents public-school trustees and spends public money to do so, but it doesn’t want to talk about it. At least, not with me. I began inquiring about...
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New cameras, lights along Colebrook Road after more bodies dumped: Mayor
Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts says closed-circuit cameras and special lighting will be installed along Colebrook Road after four bodies were dumped in the rural area in just six weeks. Watts met Wednesday...
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Langley says no to year-round schooling
A balanced school calendar – with three months of classes followed by a month of holidays – is a no-go in Langley. After community consultations, the board of education voted Tuesday to stick with the...
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Former superintendent sues Mission school board after dismissal
A former school superintendent is suing the Mission board of education, saying it failed to pay him a long service award when it terminated his contract without cause. In a statement of claim filed in...
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Looking for a Google Reader replacement? List of Google Reader Alternatives
Looking for a Google Reader replacement now that it’s being discontinued? Here is a list of Google Reader alternative Google announced Wednesday that it will discontinue Google Reader, its RSS feed...
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B.C. announces public-school grants for 2013-14
Preliminary 2013-14 operating grants for B.C.’s 60 boards of education, released Thursday, total $4.7 billion – ranging from a high of $561,803,963 in Surrey, the largest district with an estimated...
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Police say Colebrook Road victims shot where they were found
A 40-year-old Surrey woman gunned down with her roommate on Colebrook Road Wednesday was convicted of unlawful confinement and assault in Alberta almost two decades ago. Nicole Brochu was just 20 when...
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First Surrey Six trial delayed for more than four months
A Surrey woman who lost her only son in the 2007 Surrey Six slayings will have to wait a little longer to see three men accused in the case go on trial. Eileen Mohan learned Thursday that the trial...
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Education Ministry pushes plan for B.C. international student program
The reception was cool Thursday when the B.C. Education Ministry held its first round-table on proposed changes to international student programs in K-12 schools, according to one of the participants....
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Samsung Galaxy S4 early reviews: what top critics are saying about the new...
The Samsung Galaxy S4 was unveiled on March 14, 2013. Here is a look at early Galaxy S4 reviews including several hands-on reviews Samsung unveiled its latest smartphone on March 14. Sun Digital Life...
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