Explainer: B.C. Announces Student Grants for the Fall Semester
Students can receive up to $4,000 for their studies along with free open education resources
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News Brief: Virtual Convocation to be Held in October
KPU will host an online ceremony for graduates who were scheduled to convocate this year
Explainer: The Surrey Police Service transition
The city’s police force is set to go municipal in 2021
Canadian Alliance of Student Associations calls to redirect aid from CSSG
CASA wants the funding to be redistributed to better support international students
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