New post-secondary minister appointed
On Tuesday, February 20, BC premier David Eby announced that Lisa Beare, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, will assume the role of provincial minister of post-secondary education and future skills. The former minister, Selina Robinson, stepped down from cabinet on Monday, February 5 after facing backlash due to comments she made about the Middle East on a public Zoom conference.
Camosun library celebrates Women’s Day
The Camosun College library is celebrating International Women’s Day with an online resource guide highlighting a collection of women’s literature throughout March. The guide features novels, biographies, and creative non-fiction dedicated to acknowledging women’s successes and struggles worldwide. There will be displays of books from the list at both Interurban and Lansdowne campus libraries. See the resource guide at camosun.libguides.com/internationalwomensday.
Chargers women’s volleyball team gets bronze
The Camosun Chargers women’s volleyball team are leaving the 2023-2024 season as Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) bronze medallists after securing a four-set victory over the Douglas Royals—this is the second time in three seasons that the Camosun Chargers have left PACWEST with bronze medals. Charger rookie Edyn Van Brabant was named Player of the Game after finishing with 16 kills. The women’s volleyball team were eliminated after losing in the quarter-finals on Friday, February 23.
Chargers to host volleyball nationals
The Camosun Chargers will be hosting the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) men’s national volleyball championship this month. The games will run from Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 10 at the Pacific Institute for Sport Education (PISE) at Camosun’s Interurban campus. For full game information, including schedule and ticket info, see camosun.ca/chargers.
Camosun instructor, Langford councillor confronted outside of home
On Friday, February 17, during a news conference, Langford mayor Scott Goodsmanson discussed an incident that took place on Monday, January 29, where Camosun College Economics instructor and Langford city councillor Keith Yacucha was confronted on a sidewalk outside of his home by a man who was allegedly also taking pictures through the windows of Yacucha’s house. A Langford resident called CFAX after the incident, admitting he was the one who was outside of Yacucha’s home, but saying that he was on his way to visit a friend in the area and denies taking any pictures of Yachucha’s home. The caller had previously been critical of Langford council and, during a council meeting last March, he was asked to stay on topic but continued talking, eventually being removed by bylaw officers. RCMP said that while the confrontation outside of Yacucha’s home was concerning, no illegal activity had taken place.
Saanich asking for road-safety feedback
The District of Saanich is sharing the draft of its Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) with a survey asking for feedback and review from Saanich residents. The RSAP is aimed at enhancing safety for all road users, including people who walk, ride the bus, drive, or use a mobility scooter in Saanich. The feedback from the survey will be collected over the next six months before being presented to Saanich council later this year. You can access the survey at hello.saanich.ca/en.