British Columbia Federation of Students pens open letter to premierIn an effort to fix what it says are systemic issues plaguing British Columbia’s post-secondary institutions, the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) has written an open letter to BC premier David Eby calling for urgent action. On Tuesday, February 13, the BCFS, along with student unions and partner organizations across the province, released the […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: March 6, 2024 issueNew 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 […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: February 21, 2024 issueBCFS pen open letter to premier The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has been joined by student unions and other partners in writing an open letter to BC premier David Eby calling for immediate action in addressing systemic issues within post-secondary institutions. The open letter is titled “We Can Do Better for Students: Our Vision […] Continue Reading |
Student groups concerned over international student capOn January 22, minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship Marc Miller announced that the government of Canada is implementing a cap on international student permit applications for two years. According to the federal government, the new measures were put in place to ensure that international students have the proper support when entering Canada and to […] Continue Reading |
“None of us expected that”: Student groups weigh in on post-secondary minister’s comments and resignationOn Monday, February 5, BC premier David Eby announced that Selina Robinson was stepping down from her position as provincial minister of post-secondary education and future skills. The news came after backlash against comments Robinson made during an online panel. On Tuesday, January 30, Robinson—who is also MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville—was part of an online panel […] Continue Reading |
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Nominations open for 2024 Teacher Recognition AwardsNominations are open until Friday, March 1 for Camosun College’s third annual Teacher Recognition Awards. The event, which celebrates instructional excellence, happens in April; students are encouraged to nominate instructors who have excelled in promoting student success. Students from the Lansdowne and Interurban campuses recognized 27 teachers in the event’s first year and 28 in […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: February 7, 2024 issueTemporary cap on international student permits announced On Monday, January 22, the federal government announced that it has set a two-year cap on the amount of approved study permits given to international students. Approximately 360,000 permits will be allotted for 2024—a 35% decrease from 2023. Each province will have its own cap, the amounts of […] Continue Reading |
Students upset over Camosun College snow closuresOn Wednesday, January 17, and Thursday, January 18, snowfall caused Camosun College to cancel classes and close its doors at noon on both days. Some students were happy with the college’s decision, but others were quick to question why it decided to open in the first place, criticizing the foresight of decision-makers. Those students promptly […] Continue Reading |
