Listen Live

BC Government suspends K to 12 classes indefinitely

Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in British Columbia are getting a big extension to spring break.

Classes have been suspended indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier John Horgan made the announcement earlier today.

This comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told Canadians that they should be staying home if possible.

Students will not lose any progress they’ve made this year, however.

Education Minister Rob Fleming said all students who are set to graduate, or who are on pace to move on to the next grade, will do so.

Continue Reading

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11

Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.

Port Hardy residents encouraged to sign up for e-billing

Port Hardy residents are being encouraged to sign up for the district’s e-billing service while the Canada Post strike continues.

B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report

British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs. 

Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation

Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.
- Advertisement -