http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Education en-us Copyright � 2013, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA - Since 2001, the B.C. government has committed nearly $4 billion for school capital and maintenance projects throughout British Columbia, including those planned or in progress. This includes more than $2.2 billion for 213 seismic safety projects. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0050-000862.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:24:00 GMT PORT COQUITLAM – A just-signed $22.8-million project agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) lays the groundwork for a replacement for École des Pionniers in Port Coquitlam. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0048-000825.htm Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:45:00 GMT KINCOLITH – Nathan Barton Elementary will be revitalized with mechanical and electrical system upgrades, thanks to $2.2 million from the B.C. government. Not only will these upgrades improve the condition of the school, but they will also lower the school’s electricity consumption. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0049-000835.htm Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT GISCOME – Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond paid a special visit to Giscome today. Bond brought a $2.4-million project agreement signed by Education Minister Don McRae for signing by Prince George school board chair Sharel Warrington. This agreement paves the way for a new school and activity centre for the community. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0047-000805.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:51:00 GMT GRANISLE – A $5.28-million project agreement was announced today by Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad and Nechako Lakes board chair Rosalie Nichiporuk. The rural community of Granisle is receiving new modular classrooms to replace part of Babine Elementary-Secondary. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0045-000799.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:30:00 GMT COLWOOD – Sangster Elementary School is getting a $2.1-million seismic upgrade. Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong and school board chair Wendy Hobbs were joined by students, school staff and for an official signing event in the school’s library today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0043-000790.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMT VICTORIA – MLA Ida Chong delivered good news to an excited gathering of students at Ecole Quadra Elementary today. Chong brought an $8.1-million dollar project agreement signed by Education Minister Don McRae for signing by Greater Victoria school board chair Peg Orcherton. This agreement ensures a seismic upgrade will be completed in time for the school’s 100th birthday next year. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0044-000795.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:45:00 GMT SAANICH – A $1.4-million project agreement between the Ministry of Education and the Saanich board of education will result in a seismic upgrade for Deep Cove Elementary school. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0042-000789.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:50:00 GMT VICTORIA – Me to We and its charity partner Free The Children have been awarded a $200,000 grant to support their school-based programs, including a new pilot program aimed at empowering youth to prevent bullying in their communities. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0037-000758.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMT CRANBROOK – To highlight how easy it is for families to get the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Don McRae and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett visited a BMO Bank of Montreal branch today to discuss the new grant with a BMO financial planning expert and a local parent. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013EDUC0046-000803.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:45:00 GMT