Private schools seem increasingly to be in the media’s crosshairs. The Tyee has led the way, with articles like BC’s private school boom (2014), What’s behind BC’s tax gift to private schools? (2015) and Why are BC’s independent schools getting…
Brian Harskamp wrote this comment July 4, pointing out some misconceptions in a recent column by CBC Radio (On the Coast) host Stephen Quinn. Dear Mr. Quinn, My name is Brian Harskamp and I am one of the kids who…
Two churches will hold Blanket Exercises this week in honour of National Aboriginal Day (June 21) – West Point Grey United Church tonight (June 23) and Vancouver Eastside Vineyard Church on Saturday (June 25). And what is a Blanket Exercise?…
Dr. Santa Ono has been chosen as the 15th president of the University of British Columbia. By all accounts a popular and well-rounded leader, he has also been public about his Christian faith over the years. UBC describes Ono, 53,…
First Nations artist Brandon Gabriel and students at the elementary and senior campuses of Surrey Christian School have created two legacy art pieces over last few months. The pieces will be displayed as a reminder of First Nations history –…
Amy Anderson sat down with Dr. J.I. Packer earlier this month to discuss his upcoming courses, the heart of his theology, and what keeps him teaching after all these years. Born in 1926 (he turns 90 this summer), he went up to Oxford in 1944…
LEGO is the key to a creative partnership just under way between Youth Unlimited and HD Stafford Middle School in Langley. This report by Keela Keeping, director of marketing and communications for Youth Unlimited tells the story: While it’s often…
The head of the Federation of Independent School Associations (FISA) says private schools – more than half of which are Christian – should not be blamed for funding shortfalls in the public education system. During a May 20 interview on…
Sopari Sor was born in a refugee camp on the border between Thailand and Cambodia – so it is surprising, if not miraculous, that she graduated from the nursing program at Trinity Western University this spring. An April 28 story…
Everyone agrees that New Westminster Secondary School is well past its prime. The New Westminster school district is committed to replacing it and BC’s Education Minister Mike Bernier recently described the project as his ministry’s number one priority. But he…