Canadian Alliance of Student Associations calls to redirect aid from CSSG
CASA wants the funding to be redistributed to better support international students
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KPU partners with Native Education College to teach Indigenous land stewardship
A transfer to KPU is available for students who have the NEC certification
Explainer: The Canada-U.S. border closure
The border closure has been extended until Aug. 21, with some new restrictions
Lifesaving Society suggests safety tips for drowning prevention week
The third week of July is when the highest number of drownings happen across Canada
Explainer: Canada’s temporary measures for international student permits
Students looking to renew their study permits can do so with a “temporary two-stage approval process”
B.C. rallies for justice for Mona Wang after police incident
Wang says she feels honoured to receive widespread support
Advocates ask for more support in childcare services during pandemic
Increased pay for early childcare educators and more $10aDay care is listed as priority
African Descent Youth Engagement Society Hosts Online Forum Due to Covid-19
The forum touched on COVID-19’s effects on Black youths, businesses, and mothers
KPU’s Institute for Sustainable Food Systems Launches Survey on Canadian Food Access
Two of the researchers on the project are calling for more local food systems in Canada
Explainer: The Legality of Sex Work in Canada During COVID-19
Millions of Canadians, including sex workers, have lost their jobs due to the pandemic
Migrant Students United Calls for More Support Through Pandemic
Their list of recommendations include better healthcare, rent, and tuition support
Amendment to Bill 22 Extends Time Youth Can Spend in Hospital After an Overdose
The proposed amendment would allow patients to stay until their decision-making abilities are restored
Virtual Town Hall Meeting Addresses Racism in the Medical System
Healthcare workers and anti-racism experts weighed in on how racism manifests in healthcare
The Alliance of BC Students Advocates for Government Service Budget Changes
The organization has listed five suggestions for making post-secondary school more accessible
KPU’s Redesigned Public Relations Diploma Emphasizes Cultural Awareness
The program will teach students ethics and responsible business practices in PR and communications