Explainer: Vancouver’s new city plan
The City of Vancouver will soon have a unified city plan for 2050
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Metro Vancouver plans to enforce stricter rules for summer water conservation
Residents will be allowed to water their lawns only once a week from May to October
B.C. planning to review public post-secondary funding model
The first phase of the review is expected to be complete by summer 2023
KSA election candidates disqualified amid allegations of aggressive campaigning
Three candidates were disqualified after an investigation into harassment and slating complaints
KPU projects $40 million increase in yearly revenue from international student tuition
The school expects revenue to rise by 58 per cent over 2022-2023 totaling about $109 million
KPU issues safety alert to students
Students at the KPU Surrey campus were advised to shelter in place during a brief lockdown
Youth support centre coming to new location near KPU Langley campus
Foundry BC will offer mental health and substance use supports to local youth and caregivers
UFV hosts ‘Sharing stories to help with post-flood trauma’ workshops
Participants can share their experiences from the November flooding as a way to heal
Explainer: City of Surrey invests $428 million to improve infrastructure and community buildings
The city plans to improve parks, construct housing, and build recreation and community centres
KPU geography department hosts forum on climate emergency
Extreme climate events in B.C. last year prompted the event’s discussion
KPU political science mentorship pairs students with local politicians
The program gives students practical insight into how elected officials do their jobs
B.C. to implement Indigenous-focused course work in high school graduation requirement
The province plans to implement the requirement in the 2023/2024 school year
KPU faculty concerned about upcoming changes to casual contract hiring policy
Job postings, interviews, and reference checks may add extra work for instructors wanting to hire students
KPU to add 115 new seats to nursing programs
New government investments aim to expand nursing school capacity across B.C.
Charity founded by KPU student to provide care packages for low-income families
The Sunshine Society is supporting the Surrey Food Bank and local women’s shelters