Cost, debt, cancel culture, and the rise of internet-based learning are diminishing the demand for a university degree Going to university may no longer be the universal aspiration of ambitious youth planning careers. Although many parents still hope to see their offspring graduate from higher education, there are arguments for not heading to the ivy-covered
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At The Root of Who I AM
The Afro News, Vancouver Canada The word ‘root’ has many different meanings; a common explanation is being the part of a plant or tree that is below the surface. In other words; the root of a healthy living plant or tree is never seen or exposed to the light, it is almost always buried in
Debate Over ‘Anti-Racism’ Education Intensifies in Ontario
Parents are fighting back against the Ontario School Board’s Critical Race Theory indoctrination Recently, Peel district schools reportedly purged all library books written before 2008. But this incident is just one of many questionable moves made by schools across Ontario in recent years. For example, in mid-summer 2022, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
As a Job Seeker, Handle What You Control First
Mastering the Art of Acquiescence Can Lead to Job Search Success Job searching is frustrating. You are waiting to hear back from employers. You are waiting for approval on stuff. You are waiting for answers. You are dealing with corporate bureaucracies. You are depending on recruiters, HR managers and hiring
Our School Systems Are Far from Perfect …
… but to improve them we need to look at real data A parent recently stood up in a school board meeting in my community and shared his opinion. He said, “Our education system is not doing a whole lot to provide our children with the necessary life skills and the education that they deserve
Help KEEF Help Kids with your Time and Energy!
The Kenya Education Endowment Fund is hosting its annual Virtual Vancouver Sun Run. “By getting involved you can help students in Kenya, E. Africa access a high school education – which is not free there”, said KEEF volunteer Kaitlyn Leask, a student at the University of Victoria. KEEF (www.kenyaeducation.org ) seeks walkers, joggers, wheelchair users
Drivers Use Caution in Heavy Rain and in Case of Flooding
With atmospheric rivers forecast in parts of the province this week, ICBC is reminding drivers to adjust their driving for the changing road conditions and be prepared in case of flooding. Every year in B.C., crashes due to driving too fast for the conditions increase by 90% when comparing October to December (243 vs. 461
Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents and Caregivers
Halloween is a fun and eventful day for many British Columbians of all ages. It can be dangerous too if parents, caregivers, children and drivers don’t take certain precautions. Last year, there were 640 crashes resulting in 240 injuries on Halloween in B.C. With celebrations taking place throughout the weekend and into Monday, here are
Comox Valley Event Supports Education in Kenya
Alinda Ware, retired teacher, volunteer, Rotarian, and co-founder of KEEF – Kenya Education Endowment Fund – a registered, BC-based charity supporting the education of bright, financially needy students in Kenya, E. Africa – will be celebrated September 24th Alinda’s Ride and Walk, starts 10AM at the Bates Rd. Trial Head entrance to Seal Bay Park,
Canada is Trying to Fix its Foreign Student Problem with a Blunt Tool — it Won’t Work
International foreign students in Canada have become a focal point for dissatisfaction with federal government policies on several fronts, particularly their impact on housing.