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BCIT announces $33M funding for new trades and technology complex

BCIT announces $33M funding for new trades and technology complex

The new complex at BCIT's Burnaby campus is expected to meet the increasing demand in the province's skilled trades sector over the next decade.
Employers must use caution amid workplace power dynamics, experts say

Employers must use caution amid workplace power dynamics, experts say

TORONTO — NHL coach Mike Babcock thought he was just trying to get to know his players better, but experts say he may have crossed a line that's sometimes hard to see.
Automate your busywork, especially around email, so you can focus on the important stuff

Automate your busywork, especially around email, so you can focus on the important stuff

Filtering emails is just a first step in automating elements of our work life to be more efficient.
B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.
Ottawa mulls fast-tracking international study permits for 'trusted' universities, colleges

Ottawa mulls fast-tracking international study permits for 'trusted' universities, colleges

Proposed two-tier system would expedite process for foreign students with places at established institutions.
SFU, Tsleil-Waututh Nation sign agreement to advance reconciliation

SFU, Tsleil-Waututh Nation sign agreement to advance reconciliation

SFU and the regional First Nation will look to find key initiatives to build on inclusivity for students, faculty and visitors to the Burnaby campus.
How students and graduates can tackle the enormous pressure student loans are creating

How students and graduates can tackle the enormous pressure student loans are creating

With 1.9 million Canadians owing the federal government a total of $23.5 billion in student loans, there’s a great need for expertise in how to guide them through a payment plan.
UNBC tweaking education program to address teacher shortage

UNBC tweaking education program to address teacher shortage

University offering 'micro-credentials' and more accessible programming options to train more teachers
New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

EDMONTON — New information requirements for Alberta power generators including wind and solar projects will create further problems for a booming renewables industry that government policy has already slowed, said an industry advocate.
Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts

Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts

All 18 vacancies this year have been filled by the district.
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