Podcasts about Vancouver School Board

B.C. is commemorating victims and the communities affected by the April 16 Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy by marking a provincial day of mourning. CBC reporters Chad Pawson and Pinki Wong tell us about how the community is grieving and marking the day. The tragedy took place near two schools. Vancouver School Board superintendent Helen McGregor joins the show to discuss supports available for students. Communities outside of B.C. have joined in solidarity to support the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy, with donations and vigils. Hannah Sabit of Migrante Canada joins us from Toronto to discuss how the grief from Saturday's events rippled across the country.

In this episode we are speaking with Tyrone Barnes about his unique journey in discovering the field of music therapy and his influential work with families and youth. Tyrone also shares his vision for People's Music Therapy along with the profession of music therapy in Canada. Here is a little more about Tyrone: Tyrone was born on the unceded homelands of the Katzie First Nation in what is now Maple Ridge, BC. He is a neurodivergent cis man of mixed Black ancestry who's ancestors were brought to North America by way of the transatlantic slave trade. His family arrived in early Canada as escapees, eventually settling in Alberta. Tyrone's music therapy practice includes a combination of music and philosophy reflecting the various continents he has travelled to and studied on including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Tyrone's clinical experience includes working with: incarcerated youth and adults with the Ministry of Child & Family Development and Downtown Community Court; in treatment and recovery of addiction with Vancouver Coastal Health; with children diagnosed with ADHD and other behavioural challenges with the Vancouver School Board; geriatrics with Fraser Health as well as with youth and adults diagnosed with ASD throughout the community. Graduating from Capilano University's Bachelor of Music Therapy Program in the Fall of 2016, Tyrone's practice is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, social justice, and intersectional approach. He is the Director and Founder of Peoples Music Therapy. Tyrone loves spending time with his family, travelling, baking sourdough, and listening to Hip-hop.Sing it Girls program InformationBeyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy ThompsonAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.Author of: The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for young women to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada.

BC Today host Michelle Eliot speaks with Chris Green, resident, and chair of the Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness group, who witnessed the fire that destroyed a construction site in Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood. Then, we speak with Vancouver School Board trustee Jennifer Reddy about VSB Board chair Victoria Jung's announcement to leave the ABC party and sit as an independent. Finally, we celebrate the prolific zucchini with recipe tips from chef Maryam Ghargharechi.

Vancouver School Board tells kids K-7 to turn off those phones! Guest: Shimi Kang, Psychiatrist, Future-Ready Minds and Author of “Tech Solution - Creating Healthy Habits for a Digital World” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, retired teacher and former MLA David Chudnovsky joins our regular City Beat reporter Ian Mass. Today they talk about the 2024 Vancouver budget, Vancouver School Board's sale of school properties and other major issues that Vancouver Council will face this fall and winter.

Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024 GUEST: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Two thirds of Canadians say ‘no' to rodeos   GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, show contributor  Ireland's cost of living crisis GUEST: Ruairi Spillane , CEO and Founder of Moving2Canada.com  Vancouver's drinking-in-parks pilot project comes to an end GUEST: Jas Virdi, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner More stories about growing up at the PNE GUEST: Nick Marino, writer, comedian, and author of East Side Story: Growing Up At The PNE The return of the School Liaison Officer program in Vancouver schools GUEST: Preeti Faridkot, Vancouver School Board vice-chair, and Helen McGregor, Vancouver School Board superintendent The Wrap - What's with Metro Vancouver's fascination over West Coast casual dining like Cactus Club and Earl's &What should the average age be for politicians? GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Preeti Faridkot, Vancouver School Board vice-chair, and Helen McGregor, Vancouver School Board superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver School Board considers selling the Kingsgate Mall Vik Khanna, Chair of the Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) discusses the Vancouver School Board considering to sell Kingsgate Mall Is the BC government's funding to support vandalized businesses enough? John Neate, CEO and Founder of JJ Bean Coffee Roasters discusses the BC government's funding to support vandalized businesses A redacted B.C gas report sparks claims of misinformation  Ben Geselbracht, Nanaimo City Councilor discusses the redacted BC gas report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vik Khanna, Chair of the Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) discusses the Vancouver School Board considering to sell Kingsgate Mall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cash is coming for vandalized Vancouver businesses, but some say it's too late. The federal government is launching a three-year pilot project aimed at addressing shortages for employers who hire migrant labourers. The Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce is urging the province to Speed Up the Expansion of Highway 1. The Vancouver School Board reveals it's considering selling a prime piece of land. 

Guest: Preeti Faridkot, Vice Chair of the Vancouver School Board for ABC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the universe getting smarter? A new scientific paradigm suggests that the Universe is not just a physical system but more like an evolving computational or biological system Guest: Dr. Bobby Azarian, Cognitive Neuroscientist and Author of The Romance of Reality Can AI play God? An experimental Lutheran church service took place in Fuerth, Germany, where an AI chatbot named ChatGPT, represented by an avatar of a bearded Black man, delivered the sermon to over 300 attendees Guests: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi, with Jonas Simmerlein, Theologian and philosopher from the University of Vienna Why are people so mad about grocery stores checking receipts? Costco has been doing it for years, and we've all been ok with it, but another grocery store has started mirroring the practice, and people are up in arms Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Despite facing a second set of felony charges, Donald Trump's campaign appears unaffected as he remains the favorite in Republican primaries and is tied with Joe Biden in general-election polling. Multiple polls conducted after the news of Trump's indictment show mixed results, with some indicating a slight decline in support and others showing gains. While concerns about his legal issues and extreme rhetoric potentially impacting swing voters have been raised, there is currently little evidence of Trump losing ground among the general electorate or losing support within his party. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Why are VPD members resigning over School Liaison Programs? Rachel Roy, a member of the Vancouver Police Department's board, resigns after the cancellation of a vote on the proposed return of the SLO program Guest: Rachel Roy, Former Vancouver Police Department Board Member How does the VSB determine its enrollment projections? Guest: Preeti Faridkot, Vice Chair of the Vancouver School Board for ABC Should Canada have universal healthcare? The New Democrats (NDP) are pressuring the federal government to introduce pharmacare legislation promptly. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How “Safety Coffins” eased grave fears of premature burials Dr. Jan Bondeson, Senior Lecturer and Consultant Rheumatologist at the Cardiff University School of Medicine and Author of Buried Alive What can we expect from the Lonzo Encampment clearing? Ravi Kahlon, BC's Minister of Housing Is the Vancouver School Board releasing false enrollment data? Dr. Michael Hooper, Associate Professor of Community and Regional Planning at the University of British Columbia The Lions kick off with LL Cool J and a medical emergency Amar Doman, Owner of the BC Lions How does BC's Criminal Record Suspension Program work? Mark Medgyesi, Executive Director of the John Howard Society of BC What is hate speech? Fae Johnston, Executive Director of Wisdom2Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Vancouver School Board releasing false enrollment data? Dr. Michael Hooper, Associate Professor of Community and Regional Planning at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from the Vancouver School Board, Jessica Liew, to chat about shifting our grading practices in the classroom. We'll get into all things assessment, focusing on standards-based grading, growth mindsets, and proficiency scales. Get ready to get nerdy about assessment!If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/84**Jessica Liew:Vancouver School BoardSecondary Technology Support TeacherSocial Studies TeacherContact: jliew@vsb.bc.caResources Mentioned:Grading for Equity by Joe FeldmanGrading Smarter, Not Harder by Myron DueckGoing Gradeless, Grades 6-12 by Elise Burns & David FrangiosaTom Schimmer and Katie WhiteKey Takeaways:Focus on the skills, using content as the vehicle to practice (skills matter more than content) - performance vs rehearsalFeedback firstFocus on student learning and growth not grades and pointsOrganizing your gradebook based on skills not tasksWhat are the outcomes of your course? What are the transferrable skills? Avoid the omnibus grade, assessment should only focus on the learning and understandingDitch late marks, bonus marks, zeroes, 100-point scale, participation marksCarrot and stick approaches to grading don't work to support learningIs homework necessary or equitable?If you stop putting marks on everything, students stop asking what their grade isChanging your language around assessment can change student language as wellOrganizing gradebooks by standards helps provide focus on where students need to improveStandards-based grading is not a one size, fits all4 point scale:1 - Beginning (just starting to work with the skill, needs lots of support)2 - Developing (partial understanding, lacks consistency)3 - Applying (proficiency, complete understanding)4 - Extending (work is exemplary, NOT beyond grade level) Support the showConnect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show

Responding to the Medical Services Commission's action against Telus Health Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party discusses the Medical Services Commission's action against Telus Health What it's like to interact with Snapchat's new AI chatbot Layla Khdir, CKNW Producer discusses her experiences with chatting with Snapchat's new AI chatbot What we could expect from a decision on the Surrey police situation  Frank Bucholtz, Surrey Now-Leader Columnist discusses a potential ruling on the Surrey police debate.  What's up with Snapchat's new AI chatbot? Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the future of AI chatbots Ideal Mini School vs. Vancouver School Board - students walking out in protest  Jen Uegama, Ideal Mini PAC chair discusses the latest in the battle against the Vancouver School Board Surrey needs a “zero tolerance policy” to school portables Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor discusses the need for more schools in Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Jen Uegama, Ideal Mini PAC chair discusses the latest in the battle against the Vancouver School Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Park Board approves of public drinking in parks and beaches Scott Jensen, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses the approval of public drinking in parks and beaches The ongoing battle between Ideal Mini School and the VSB Victoria Jung, Chair of the Vancouver School Board discusses issues facing the Vancouver School Board. Housing Roundtable Trevor Hargreaves, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Marketing and Communications at the BC Real Estate Association discusses the need for a housing roundtable. Celiac Canada urging Ottawa for better tax relief as gluten-free grocery costs soar Jasmin Sidhu, Board Member of the Canadian Celiac Association of British Columbia discusses the need for affordable gluten-free grocery The BC government's $20 million investment into maintaining the Science World dome Tracy Redies, CEO of Science World discusses the provincial government's investment into upgrading Science World. Elite athletes calling on the federal government for a national inquiry into abuse in sport Jennifer Walinga, Professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University and former member of Canada's Commonwealth, World and Olympic gold medal rowing teams discusses the need for a national inquiry into abuse in sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Jung, Chair of the Vancouver School Board discusses issues facing the Vancouver School Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver School Board has denied rumors of immediate plans to close schools to recoup a projected operating deficit of $4.5 million for the next school year. Guest: Suzie Mah, Vancouver School Board Trustee for the Coalition of Progressive Electors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: A new study from Harvard Medical School and Duke University School of Medicine reveals that humans can effectively de-age after recovering from stressful events. Guest: Dr. James White, Senior Co-Author of Study and Associate Professor at Duke University's School of Medicine Seg 2: Transport Minister Omar Alghabra introduced changes to the Canadian government's passenger bill of rights after a disastrous 2022 season in the skies, which saw delays, cancellations, and stranded travellers across the country. Guest: Omar Alghabra, Canada's Minister of Transport Seg 3: The Vancouver School Board has denied rumors of immediate plans to close schools to recoup a projected operating deficit of $4.5 million for the next school year. Guest: Suzie Mah, Vancouver School Board Trustee for the Coalition of Progressive Electors Seg 4: The SFU Football Alumni Society (SFUFAS) and B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman have partnered to help save Simon Fraser University's discontinued football team Guest: Mark Bailey, President of the SFU Football Alumni Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The heated battle between Ideal Mini School and the Vancouver School Board continues Jen Uegama, PAC Chair, Ideal Mini School discusses the heated battle between Ideal Mini School and the Vancouver School Board continues Will Vancouver be able to have a car battery manufacturing plant? Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses whether or not Vancouver will be able to have a car battery manufacturing plant? Reacting to the federal government's announcement on the Roberts Bank expansion Roger Emsley, Executive Director of the Against Port Expansion Community Group reacts to the federal government's announcement on the Roberts Bank expansion. The ongoing drama between SFU and the Red Leafs football alumni Glenn Orris, Lawyer, and Director and Former President of the Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society discusses the current situation between SFU and the Red Leafs football alumni  NFL players suspended for live game betting Scott Rintoul, Vancouver broadcaster and podcaster discusses NFL players being suspended for live game betting From Sri Lankan Prison to Bay Street Boss Roy Ratnavel, Author of the memoir Prisoner #1056 discusses his latest book, from a Sri Lankan prisoner to Bay Street Boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Uegama, PAC Chair, Ideal Mini School discusses the heated battle between Ideal Mini School and the Vancouver School Board continues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ideal Mini school's eviction battle with the Vancouver School Board Jen Uegama, Ideal Mini PAC chair discusses the need for an Ideal Mini school to exist. Sara Hyde, CKNW Executive Producer and Ideal Mini School Alumnus discusses the importance of Ideal Mini School. Changing the name of Lord Roberts School Sam Sullivan, Former Mayor of Vancouver and Former Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development of British Columbia discusses the potential name change of Lord Roberts Elementary School in Vancouver. The 2 billion Trees Program Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources discusses the planting of 2 billion trees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Hyde, CKNW Executive Producer and Ideal Mini School Alumnus discusses the importance of Ideal Mini School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Uegama, Ideal Mini PAC chair discusses the need for an Ideal Mini school to exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was the Mayor's Council endorsement for the Surrey RCMP false? Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses the latest with the Surrey Police transition. The Vancouver School Board closes its board meetings to the public Jennifer Reddy, OneCity Vancouver School Board Trustee discusses why school board meetings have been closed to the public. The City of Maple Ridge's Climate Summit Dan Ruimy, Mayor of Maple Ridge discusses the city's upcoming Climate Summit. Are use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies legal? Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer for Miller Thomson LLP discusses whether use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies are legal City of Vancouver expands drinking in Public Plazas Program beyond summer months Rachel Magnusson, Branch Manager of Street Activities with the City of Vancouver discusses the new expansion of consuming alcohol in some of Vancouver's public plazas. Farmers' Markets in BC - what can we expect this year? Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets discusses what you can expect from Farmers' Markets this Spring/Summer season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Reddy, OneCity Vancouver School Board Trustee discusses why school board meetings have been closed to the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Chad Carpenter and Lori York of the Vancouver School Board In which learning settings is two-eyed seeing most impactful? What are the core components of the LEAF Framework? How is it informed by the First People's Principles of Learning? Chad and Lori are actively engaged in two-eyed seeing through their implementation of the LEAF framework with students from K to 12 across all subject areas. They share their insights and learning stories, which include botanical explorations in bogs, creating gifts for residential school survivors, and watching students take ever-greater leadership roles.      Guests: Chad Carpenter (Lheidli T'enneh), resides on the traditional unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓ íl̓ witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Chad is an Indigenous Education Enhancement Worker in both elementary and secondary school settings. He supports Indigenous students and classroom communities to continue our learning journeys toward Truth & Reconciliation and to and learn, acknowledge, and honour our beautiful and diverse Indigenous cultures. Lori York, Med., resides on the traditional unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓ íl̓ witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations where she researches the intersections between environmental education and Indigenous pedagogy. She works as a District Curriculum & Assessment Mentor for the Vancouver School Board. She specializes in environmental and fine arts education. Her work is focused on training non-Indigenous educators to explore ecological and Indigenous frameworks. She offers professional development workshops on LEAF Pedagogy, Place-Based Learning, and weaving environmental and Indigenous pedagogies together. To learn more about LEAF programming, contact her at lyork@vsb.bc.ca. See Lori's article The LEAF Project from Green Teacher 131 (Spring 2022) here.

On today's show: Could there be legal action from the Sunwing passengers stranded in Mexico? Vancouver School Board has banned the public from participating in the decision to seismically upgrade or replace schools Blood and plasma collection disrupted by weather conditions

The average Canadian family is now spending over $15,000 per year on groceries. As if that isn't high enough, according to leading researchers that amount is going to grow by another $1,000 in the year ahead. The Vancouver School Board recently voted to bring police officers back into schools, right as the Toronto District School Board debates the same -- all at a time of rising violence in Canadian high schools. Speaking of law and order, the Toronto police announced they have seized dozens of firearms and laid over 250 firearms related charges in one. Will Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's gun legislation actually help with these problems?  Tune into The Daily Brief with Anthony Furey and Andrew Lawton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report, looking ahead to the 2023 budget discussion as council tries to square a 4% increase in the cost of policing with just a 5% increase in property taxes. He also talks about the Vancouver School Board vote on bringing back cops in schools, a motion to fast-track non-market housing and a plan to make Vancouver a more age-friendly city.

Welcome back to Season 2! We are so grateful for your support and interest in this Podcast, as we follow BC's Path to Universal Child Care, along with a series of special guests from the child care community. In Episode 3, Gyda, Nora and Crystal chat with Adrienne Montani - social justice activist, child and youth advocate, past Vancouver School Board chair and Executive Director of First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society.First Call's work is guided by the 4 Keys to Success for Children and Youth and these are: A strong commitment to early childhood developmentSupport in transitions from childhood to youth and adulthoodIncreased economic equalitySafe and caring communitiesGyda and Adrienne chat about child and youth advocacy, child care wins for families, retention and recruitment of Early Childhood Educators in BC and improvements to services and support for families and children.

To start off Season 3 of the GOSH Podcast, we are excited to share the story of a new educational resource for gynecologic cancer patients entitled "Gynecologic Cancers: Your Journey". This resource was developed in partnership between the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative and BC Cancer to help support gynecologic cancer patients in finding easy-to-understand information and resources after being diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. The resource presents the entire gynecologic cancer journey to them upon diagnosis and points them to relevant information and resources. Through a series of working group meetings and interviews, the resource was developed in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams at BC Cancer and GCI patient partners. This resource was built by gynecologic cancer patients for gynecologic cancer patients but at every step of the way, we received a lot of important insight from Gynecologic Oncology Specialists, Palliative Medicine Specialists, BC Cancer Supportive Care Manager, Plain Language Specialists, Library Services and many others.  The resource is now available on the BC Cancer website:http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/library-site/Documents/Gynecologic-Cancer-Your-Journey.pdf-Welcome the three patient partners Nancy Cleveland, Siv Klausen, and Nicole Keay, who played a really important role in making this resource a reality. Nicole Keay is an experienced communications professional and a patient partner with the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI). She also co-hosts the Gynecologic Oncology Sharing Hub (GOSH) podcast alongside Stephanie Lam. In her early 30s, Nicole was diagnosed with cervical cancer and underwent intense treatment including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy resulting in the loss of her fertility. Nicole now uses her experiences to help guide, support, and be a voice for women who have been diagnosed with gynecological cancers. Nancy Cleveland has lived in Vancouver for her entire life and is married and the mom to two beautiful adult children. In her professional life, she spent 35 years as a teacher with the Vancouver School Board. In May 2019, Nancy was diagnosed with Stage 3C Primary Peritoneal Serous Ovarian Cancer after going through what she thought of as a routine laparoscopic surgery for a gallstone. Her journey has had its ups and downs, but she continues to believe that there is a lot of hope for gynecologic cancer patients and survivors. Nancy has had some great experiences with clinical drug trials and research that continues to improve outcomes for patients across BC. Siv Klausen is a Patient Partner with the Gynecological  Cancer Initiative.  After experiencing vulvar cancer in 2018, she underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver. Siv lives in Tsawwassen with her husband and son, and JoJo the poodle.  Stephanie Lam is the Research Coordinator for the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI), a province-wide initiative aimed to accelerate transformative research on the prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship of gynecologic cancers. Currently, Stephanie supports a broad range of research activities within the GCI including clinical trials, knowledge translation, and educational programs. An important part of her role is in the area of patient engagement and patient-oriented research. _For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_ClusterInstagram – @gynecancerinitiativeFacebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative

Pierre Poilievre on threats against Chrystia Freeland, populism, the economy, and the large crowds he's attracting Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton and Federal Conservative Party leader hopeful, discusses threats against Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, populism, the economy, and the large crowds he's attracting at rallies across the country. ABC Vancouver's “Fake Road Tax Campaign” Alvin Singh, Forward Together council candidate discusses the possibility of a mobility tax coming for the city of Vancouver. Americans are more upset than Canadians when pondering freedom Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company discusses a new poll that shows that Americans are more upset than Canadians when pondering freedom Quiet Quitting: What employers can do to change up the workplace Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thompson LLP discusses a new phenomenon known as "Quiet Quitting" where employees due the minimum requirements of their job and stop going above and beyond. Why do BMWs keep having their car alarms go off on ferries?? Are car alarms useful anymore? Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist behind CatoCarGuy.com discusses why car alarm frequently go off while on BC Ferries. Protect Your Province BC's open letter to Adrian Dix on school safety How safe are our schools?  With just over a week until most students are back for another school year, Protect Our Province BC wrote an open letter to the provincial government, urging them to increase safety measures to protect students and teachers alike. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Dr. Karina Zeidler, a family physician, co-founder of Protect Our Province BC and a Vancouver School Board candidate for the Vote Socialist Party about what they'd like to see in our schools. Preparing your pockets for your kids' back-to-school season Alyson Schafer, Parenting Expert and the best selling author of Breaking The Good Mom Myth, Honey I Wrecked The Kids and her latest, Ain't Misbehavin'. preps parents on how to get their kids ready for back to school on a budget!

How safe are our schools?  With just over a week until most students are back for another school year, Protect Our Province BC wrote an open letter to the provincial government, urging them to increase safety measures to protect students and teachers alike. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Dr. Karina Zeidler, a family physician, co-founder of Protect Our Province BC and a Vancouver School Board candidate for the Vote Socialist Party about what they'd like to see in our schools.

Student journalists at a Vancouver high school are crying censorship in a fight over articles that hold school officials to account. We hear more from Spencer Izen, editor-in-chief of the Griffins' Nest school paper in Vancouver; and James Turk, director for the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University.

On today's show: Schools vs. Museums: What should BC seismically upgrade first? Should the Vancouver School Board reinstate police liaisons? Should Canada drop the Monarchy? Does Broadway need a new set of towers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from the Vancouver School Board, Jessica Liew, to chat about shifting our grading practices in the classroom. We'll get into all things assessment, focusing on standards-based grading, growth mindsets, and proficiency scales. Get ready to get nerdy about assessment! If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/84**Jessica Liew:Vancouver School BoardSecondary Technology Support TeacherSocial Studies TeacherContact: jliew@vsb.bc.caResources Mentioned:Grading for Equity by Joe FeldmanGrading Smarter, Not Harder by Myron DueckGoing Gradeless, Grades 6-12 by Elise Burns & David FrangiosaTom Schimmer and Katie WhiteKey Takeaways:Focus on the skills, using content as the vehicle to practice (skills matter more than content) - performance vs rehearsalFeedback firstFocus on student learning and growth not grades and pointsOrganizing your gradebook based on skills not tasksWhat are the outcomes of your course? What are the transferrable skills? Avoid the omnibus grade, assessment should only focus on the learning and understandingDitch late marks, bonus marks, zeroes, 100-point scale, participation marksCarrot and stick approaches to grading don't work to support learningIs homework necessary or equitable?If you stop putting marks on everything, students stop asking what their grade isChanging your language around assessment can change student language as wellOrganizing gradebooks by standards helps provide focus on where students need to improveStandards-based grading is not a one size, fits all4 point scale:1 - Beginning (just starting to work with the skill, needs lots of support)2 - Developing (partial understanding, lacks consistency)3 - Applying (proficiency, complete understanding)4 - Extending (work is exemplary, NOT beyond grade level) Try to avoid relating this 4-point scale back to a 100-point scale, this will only undermine the learningTry grading conferences with your studentsGrading using learning standards drives better feedback for our students (create a master rubric of your standards)Start small, you don't need to change everything at once!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)

Vancouver resident Sally Snyder shared a letter sent by Parents of Vancouver Public School to the members of the Vancouver School Board. https://loom.ly/mAKB30E #VancouverSchoolDistrict #VancouverPublicSchools #ParentsOfVancouverPublicSchool #LetterToTheEditor #Opinion #SallySnyder #ClarkCountyWa #SchoolDistricts #SchoolBoards #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Many people dream about being their own boss, opening up their own business and being self-employed. A recent survey actually found that 30% of “traditionally employed” Canadians expect to transition to self-employment in the next two years. But where do you start? There's so much to know about starting your own business and making it successful. What many people don't know is that if you are unemployed or underemployed, there are various programs and resources you can access in BC - self-employment support is one of them. In this episode, we chat with Lynne Brisdon (Manager, Self Employment Program at YMCA of Greater Vancouver), Mike Plumb (Owner at Dusk N Dawn Adventure Co and WorkBC Centre alumni) and Andrea Welling (Regional Director BC at Futurpreneur Canada) about self employment and entrepreneurship in Vancouver, and where you can go to get help getting your business off the ground.Links and Resources:Who's Hiring? Animal Logic: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whos-hiring-animal-logic-tickets-246837295997Who's Hiring? Vancouver School Board: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whos-hiring-vancouver-school-board-tickets-2606257576572022 Vancouver Job Fair: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/nOm9K?utm_medium=workbc-podcast&utm_source=shownotes-selfemploymentepisode&utm_campaign=2022-vancouver-jobfair7YMCA of Greater Vancouver Employment Services, including WorkBC Self Employment Program, Self Employment for Newcomers & Youth Mean Business: https://www.gv.ymca.ca/employment-servicesFuturepreneur Canada: https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/The Grand Connection: https://grandconnection.ca/Immigrant Services Society of BC - Explore Entrepreneurship: https://issbc.org/service-types/explore_entrepreneurshipDiverseCity Immigrant Entrepreneur Program: https://www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/immigrant-entrepreneur-program/Mike's businesses: www.duskndawn.com | Instagram: @duskndawnadventurewww.levelupdate.caGreater Vancouver Board of Trade: www.boardoftrade.comGreater Vancouver Food Bank: https://foodbank.bc.ca/WorkBC Centre Midtown East: https://www.workbccentre-vancouvermidtown-east.ca/WorkBC Centres map: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx

John Horgan diagnosed with throat cancer: Big news from Victoria today: Premier John Horgan has told British Columbians that he's been diagnosed with throat cancer.  Guest - Keith Baldrey, Global's Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria   Planned changes to B.C. autism funding met with growing backlash:  The BC government wants to change the way it provides funding of supports for people with autism. Guest - Kaye Banez, President of the Board of Directors at Autism BC   The Jas Johal Show Political Panel: On this weeks panel: Guest - Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co polling company Guest - Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor with Maple Leaf Strategies and former BC Liberal cabinet minister   No vaccine mandate for Vancouver School District staff:  What is the Vancouver School Board saying to parents after their decision today NOT to bring in a vaccine mandate for school staff? Guest -  Carmen Cho, Chair of the Vancouver School Board Chair   British Columbia bringing in ‘cooling off periods' following home sales: The province announcing today they'll bring in ‘cooling off periods' after the purchase of resale properties and newly built homes. Will this help to calm the skyrocketing cost of housing in BC? Guest - Steve Saretsky, Vancouver Realtor and real estate analyst   How can you celebrate Diwali appropriately in Vancouver?  What is the story behind Diwali?      

 What is the Vancouver School Board saying to parents after their decision today NOT to bring in a vaccine mandate for school staff? Guest -  Carmen Cho, Chair of the Vancouver School Board Chair

Ch.1: It was a big day for First Nations children yesterday as the Federal Court decided against the government's claim that the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal had overreached. Guest: Sarah Clarke, Clarke Child and Family Law Ch.2: John Horgan revealed some details of the plan to “electrify” the province. It's a five year plan that will apparently cost $260 million. Guest: Andrew Weaver, Former BC Green Party Leader, Climate scientist; Professor in School Earth and Ocean Sciences, UVic. Ch.3: Importance of The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous place names and language revitalization Guest: Christina Gray, Lawyer at JFK Law Corporation Ch.4: Looking to get a covid test? Prepare to wait! There have been longer and longer wait times for those looking to find out if they've got covid. Guest: Mark Tyndall, Professor, School of Population and Public Health,UBC. Ch.5: Just days after the Vancouver School Board decided to mandate masks for all kids from K-12, the Surrey School Board has decided to do the same. Guest: Jordan Tinney, Superintendent for Surrey schools See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver School Board to hear motion calling for masks for K-3 students Could masks be coming for K-3 students?  Guest - Allan Wong, Trustee for the Vancouver School Board What now for Canada-China relations following release of the ‘Two Michaels'? How does Canada move forward with its relationship with China after the release of the 'Two Michaels'  Guest - Nathan VanderKlippe, Globe and Mail correspondent Vaccinated and unvaccinated Canadians have very negative relationships: poll A new poll shows that the division between those vaccinated and unvaccinated Canadians is growing. With more, we discuss with Kerry Bowman, Professor in bioethics and global health at the University of Toronto Will Canada join the list of countries banning Huawei from 5G infrastructure? Will Canadians start to boycott products from China?  Guest - Jonathan Berkshire Miller - Senior Fellow and the Director at the MacDonald Laurier Institute's Indo-Pacific Program Instagram rows back on plans for a new app designed for kids Social media for kids? Is it a good idea? Instagram is holding off a new app designed specifically for children  Guest - Jesse Miller- Social media educator, and founder of Mediated Reality Hundreds of thousands of animals died during BC's heat dome, lawyer says Guest - Camille Labchuk, Animal Lawyer & Executive Director at 

On today's show: Vancouver School Board extended its mask mandate to apply to all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Six District Parent Advisory Councils have written the Health and Education Ministers, demanding far tougher COVID safety rules.  What does Freemen-on-the-land even mean, and should the general public be concerned about the growing support of this ideology? Did China interfere in the Canadian election? Does China have secret agents in Canada? Members of the Vancouver Park Board approved a draft bylaw amendment Monday evening that would impose a $500 fine for feeding urban wildlife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: Vancouver School Board makes masks mandatory for K-12 students Buying vs Renting study: Homeowners come out in front financially in more than 90% of scenarios analyzed  B.C. government wants to seize Vancouver penthouse apartment belonging to COVID-19 party host  Amid COVID-19 surge, new restrictions coming for B.C.'s eastern Fraser Valley  Vancouver Park Board backs new $500 fine for feeding urban wildlife With Meng Wanzhou returning to China, what is the future of Huawei in Canada?     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver resident Elizabeth Litsey offers her endorsement for Kathleen O'Claire for Vancouver School Board position. https://loom.ly/ehviDjw #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #ElizabethLitsey #KatheenOClaire #VancouverPublicSchools #VancouverSchoolDistrict #VancouverSchoolBoard #Election #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyToday

On April 26, the Vancouver School Board voted to end its school liaison officer program. Meenakshi Mannoe is Criminalization & Policing Campaigner at Pivot Legal Society and was involved in the fight to remove police from school. She joins us to talk about her concerns with the motion the Vancouver School Board passed and what’s next for the campaign to remove police from schools.

On this weeks episode the guys talk about their weed origin stories (01:03). Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they will be divorcing after 27 years of marriage (05:24). Ravi loves “The Boys” and discusses being in the sunken place (11:30). The Vancouver School Board has voted to end the school liaison officer program (20:53). Caitlyn Jenner has come under fire for her comments on trans athletes (24:48). The annual “Festival of Lights” has once again been cancelled this year (37:51). 

Chapter 1: We have been talking a lot about if businesses should have a bigger role in helping combat the overdose crisis, well an organization in Langley actually helps companies by educating them about the overdose crisis. Guest: Daniel Snyder, We All Play A ROLE project coordinator. Chapter 2: B.C. Attorney General David Eby testified at the Cullen Commission into money laundering. John Hua reports. Chapter 3: Affordable housing advocates say young workers who remain shut out of the housing market are the collateral damage of policymakers unwilling to make big moves to cool housing prices. Guest: Adil Dinani of Royal LePage West Real Estate Services. Chapter 4: The Vancouver School Board voted 8-1 last night to end its school liaison officer program and remove uniformed police officers in the city's schools.  The decision came following months of debate over the purpose of school liaison officers in Vancouver schools against the negative effects of having uniformed police officers on the well being of students when it comes to their mental and physical health Guest:  Markiel Simpson, member of the B.C. Community Alliance Steering Committee Chapter 5: We continue our conversation on the VSB decision to cancel the school liaison program with the VSB Chair Carmen Cho. Guest: Carmen Cho, Vancouver School Board Chair. Chapter 6: An extraordinary period in which Xennials and Generation-Xers became eligible for AstraZeneca doses in several provinces has not only increased Canada’s vaccination rate, but also appears to have heightened comfort in the AZ vaccine itself. Guest: Shachi Kurl, President of Angus Reid. Chapter 7: The results are in: Canadian retro-modern country-fusion artist Joy Chapman is officially the new Guinness World Record holder for Lowest Female Vocal Note! Guest: Joy Chapman, Canadian Music Artist with the world record for lowest female vocal note See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vancouver School Board is set to vote on a motion that would end its school liaison officer program partnership with the Vancouver Police Department; VSB trustee Lois Chan-Pedley, VPD media officer Sgt. Steve Addison and Pivot Legal Society criminalization and policing campaigner Meenakshi Mannoe discuss the role of police in schools. TikTok dancer Christian Suen and professional ballet dancer Bailey Madill discuss how dance has helped them -- and you -- through the pandemic.

Jennifer Reddy, Vancouver School Board Trustee

Chapter 1: Lower Mainland home buying  March was another month of mind boggling numbers, and this is the time of year that demand would normally start increasing.  GUEST: Dane Eitel, Founder and Lead Analyst at Eitel Insights Chapter 2: Shocking and disgusting behaviour caught in Penticton Really disgusting behaviour in Penticton where a restaurant owner was caught dumping dog poop in front of a homeless shelter.  The community there has also struggled to get the help for people suffering from homelessness similar to here in Vancouver.  GUEST:  Tony Laing, CEO of the Penticton and District Society for Community Living Chapter 3: Vancouver School Board defers decision on School Liaison Officer program The role of school liaison officers was on the agenda at the Vancouver School Board last night, and it sounds like they’re continuing to push back any kind of decision on the program.  GUEST: Jennifer Reddy, Vancouver School Board Trustee with OneCity Chapter 4: How BC Fumbled the Third Wave  Provincial health officials seem like they were caught off guard a few weeks ago when we saw that sudden spike in cases. We had a relatively stable period of reporting around 500 cases a day but then we saw a dramatic ramping up since then.  GUEST: Jens von Bergmann, Founder of data analysis firm Mountain Math/Ph.D. in mathematics Chapter 5: Whitecaps announce partnership with AM730! GUEST: Marc Dos Santos, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Chapter 6: Trudeau's hotel quarantine had one job - and it failed  Hotel quarantines for international travellers were big news when they were first introduced, the federal government said they were crucial for preventing the spread of COVID-19 variants here in Canada.  Obviously, it didn’t work.  GUEST: Chris Selley, National Post Columnist Chapter 7: Almost the entire Canucks team has contracted COVID GUEST: Squire Barnes, Global BC Sports Anchor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Canada has made strides to close the gender wage gap in recent years, but the pandemic has undone a lot of that progress.  Guest: Larkin Mackenzie-Ast, Director of the Business Women’s Network at Coast Capital Savings Chapter 2: Last year it was impossible to get camping and outdoor gear because everyone had the same idea, so don’t make the same mistake.  The annual Sportsmen’s Show in Abbotsford has moved online this year, so you don’t have any excuse not to check them out.  Guest: Les Trendall, Show Manager of the BC Sportsmen’s Show and Digital Marketing Platform. Chapter 3: The number of women playing video games has increased drastically in the last decade. Console games were generally made by and then marketed to men, but studies show that women are now just as interested.  In celebration of International Women’s Day, we want to talk to a woman working within the industry. Guest: Erin McGechaen, Narrative Designer with East Side Games Chapter 4: Do you ever meet someone fascinating and just wish you could sit down with them and pick their brain?  Well the ‘Human Library’ project lets you do just that.  Guest: Jordy Matheson, Zee Zee producer. Chapter 5: What is the role of a School Liaison Officer? These are members of the Vancouver Police who work out of schools in the Vancouver School Board, and their role there has come under closer scrutiny over the last year.  The George Floyd case in the U-S raised issues around the relationship between law enforcement and racialized communities, including right here in Vancouver.  Guest: Markiel Simpson, member of the B.C. Community Alliance Steering Committee. Chapter 6: We love talking about space stories but typically they’re about notable discoveries or new missions.  Well this is about a Victoria man who wants YOUR help getting to the moon.  Guest: Brett Andersen, Victoria man making an appeal to help get him to the moon. Chapter 7: We continue our conversation about the challenges facing individuals living with ALS here in B-C.  Dr. Jon Stoessl is the head of Neurology in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC, and he joins us to explain more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY: COVID-19 testing rates fall to lowest levels since last Summer ; Clark County vaccine allotments falling far short of other counties ; Vancouver School Board looks to narrow options for new mascot name ; Lumber prices and a shortage of rock putting sharp upward pressure on home prices in Clark County, leaving many families priced out of the market. WATCH: Join us at 6 p.m. on ClarkCountyToday.com, Facebook or YouTube for today's local news updates! Watch and find links to these stories here: https://bit.ly/CCT_LIVE_21_02_24 #ClarkCountyToday #ClarkCountyTodayLive #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #LiveBroadcast #COVID19 #Coronavirus #COVID19TestingRates #Vaccines #VaccinationAllotments #VaccineShortages #VancouverSchoolBoard #VancouverWa #ColumbiaRiverHighSchool #Mascot #LumberPrices #BuildingSupplies #HomePrices #BIAOfClarkCounty #HousingMarket

Chapter 1: Disposable coffee pods turned into a huge source of trash after they became so popular a few years back. Well one researcher at U-B-C may have found a solution that actually keeps the coffee more fresh as well.  Guest: Zac Hudson, Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Chemistry at The University of British Columbia. Chapter 2: Speaking of keeping trash out of the landfill, a Metro Vancouver initiative to cut down on the amount of clothes people throw out just launched their third annual campaign.  It’s an award winning program called Think Thrice About Your Clothes, and it’s trying to deal with the fact that a lot of people just throw their fast-fashion items in the garbage when they’re done with them.  Guest: Karen Storry, Senior Project Engineer for Metro Vancouver, a member of the Zero Waste Implementation Team, and technical lead on Think Thrice About Your Clothes. Chapter 3: Not a great look for the Vancouver School Board.  They voted to approve a retroactive raise for trustees at a closed-door meeting, so they’re getting that pay bump all the way back to 2019.  Guest: Patti Bacchus, education columnist and former chair of the Vancouver School Board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This special episode is Part 2b in the recording of a Kelty Centre webinar series. It focuses on practical strategies to support high-school aged youth.  In this webinar Dr. Sarah Anderson from BC Children’s Hospital, Julie Collette from Vancouver Coastal Health, and Paula Foran from the Vancouver School Board discuss how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your youth’s unique situation and needs. This will include how to set the stage for success, how to collaborate with their school, and how to break down goals into manageable steps to help you and your teen move forward together with confidence.  Note: This is a 2-part webinar series in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health Child & Youth Mental Health.  Watch the full webinar series here:  https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This special episode is Part 1 in the recording of a Kelty Centre webinar series. Getting to school or managing a whole day at school can be really hard for some children and youth, due to anxiety or other related challenges. Dr. Alex DiGiacomo, BC Children’s Hospital, and Alexanda Wilson, Vancouver School Board SACY Program, provide parents and caregivers with a foundation for successful school attendance and enhanced family wellbeing.The webinar covers common challenges that tend to come up when children and youth are struggling to get to school, and things you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child and promote your own coping when things are hard. Note: This is a 2-part webinar series in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health Child & Youth Mental Health. Watch the full webinar series here:  https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This special episode is Part 2a in the recording of a Kelty Centre webinar series, and focused on practical strategies to support elementary school-aged children. In this webinar Dr. Sarah Anderson from BC Children’s Hospital, Julie Collette from Vancouver Coastal Health, and Paula Foran from the Vancouver School Board cover how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. This includes how to set the stage for success, how to reach out to your child’s school to work together, and how to break down goals into manageable steps to help you and your child move forward with confidence.   Note: This is a 2-part webinar series in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health Child & Youth Mental Health.  Watch the full webinar series here:  https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#Limitless is a youth transition service posAbilities designed in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board. In the second part of our two-part series on transition planning, we spoke to Pam Neuman, a parent and teacher, whose daughter Jasmine recently graduated from Limitless. To learn more about our transition support services, visit us at posAbilities.ca or email us at info@posAbilities.ca.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode # 43 - The Art of Headshots with Carlos Taylhardat Carlos Taylhardat is the CEO and Founder of the Art of Headshots. He shares his story of understanding why it is so important to find the right photographer for your brand. Carlos works with clients to pull out their 'essence" not just creating a good scene. "FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF DOES NOT MAKE YOU VAIN OR SELFISH, IT MAKES YOU INDESTRUCTIBLE" As a little boy, he admired his father’s ability to capture high images. He was a diplomat and travelled around the world – he would follow him everywhere. His favourite shots of his dads were always, without fail, photography of people. In 1985, while studying photography at Claude Watson School for the Arts in Toronto, Carlos was mesmerized by the most outstanding portrait photograph he had ever seen: National Geographic Magazine’s cover of June 1985 – the Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry. Little did he know that 30 years later, his mission would be to recreate the feeling of the Afghan Girl in every headshot, by capturing the spirit inside everyone who he has the honour to photograph. In the 1990s, he worked with troubled youth and their families for the Ministry of Children and Families, the Vancouver School Board and various non-profit societies. During those 14 years, as a youth worker and family therapist, he always wondered about working with people at their best rather than their worst. Counselling taught him to interact with his clients as if it was a session, bringing out their best throughout each interaction. Today, his clients have a mini-session, just like family therapy, but it’s fun, easy and always produces excellent results. Carlos' dream came true through Art of Headshots Studio. To learn more about The Art of Headshots go to www.artofheadshots.com Also check out the Steve Jobs books here Jessica Coulthard is the host and founder of Ignited Entrepreneurs Podcast as well as the Ignited Entrepreneurs on FB and the founder of Just a Girl Like Me Coaching. Jessica is a Strategic Interventionist and NLP Practitioner working to help entrepreneurs up level their businesses. I am passionate about promoting and supporting other entrepreneurs and helping them get leads for their business Book your FREE 30 min session with Jess @ ignitedentrepreneurs@gmail.com Are you looking to edit video and audio for your business check out Filmora. This is the easiest way to quickly create a professional product and the only one I use for The Ignited Entrepreneurs Podcast!

BlackChat's !Kona and community activist Mo Dhaliwal talk about what it means to be an ally in fighting for racial equality. B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming provides an update on in-class learning. B.C. Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association president David DeRosa and former Vancouver School Board chair Patti Bacchus discuss.

Some people are voicing concerns around the return to school, that children with special needs are being ignored. For more on this we chat with Patti Bacchus, Education Columnist for the Georgia Straight Former Chair of the Vancouver School Board

Concerns are rising about back to school plans.  We chat with Patti Bacchus, Education Columnist for the Georgia Straight and Former Chair of the Vancouver School Board

There have been lots of discussions from across Canada regarding back to school for kids. We chat with Patti Bacchus, Education columnist with the Georgia Straight and former chair of the Vancouver School Board.

We spoke to Lisa McAllister last week about her concerns about the continued lack of a school in Olympic Village. Today the VSB responds. We have Janet Fraser who is Chair of the Vancouver School Board. We also have Lisa McAllister on again, to respond to what Janet told us.   

When exactly does a school declare a snow day? Patti Bacchus tells us all about it. Guest: Patti Bacchus, Former Chair of the Vancouver School Board, education advocate and education columnist with the Georgia Straight

The Vancouver School Board is set to vote later today on a motion from Trustee Jennifer Reddy called "Responding to Hate-Motivated Crimes.' It includes a proposal that the school board hire a field expert to establish a policy that outlines structured responses to hate-motivated crimes.  It also includes calls for a process of restorative justice, accountability and restitution for affected students, staff, and students who perpetrate hate. The anti-racism organization BC Community Alliance says it's crucial the motion passes now, to ensure that changes benefit racialized students for the next school year.   Guest: Jennifer Reddy Vancouver School Board Trustee

Last night the Vancouver School Board held a meeting to hear from proponents of the Culinary Arts program. The elective course, which allows students to learn how to safely and efficiently prepare, cook, serve, and store food in a commercial setting , is currently on the chopping block due to concerns from Vancouver School Board management over declining enrollment and increasing capital costs associated with the program.  In response to the cuts, organizations like the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association have spoken out saying that these cuts by the VSB will impact the future of BC's foodservice and hospitality industry, which is in the midst of a labour shortage and needs approximately 20,000 skilled workers by 2021.  Last night, the school board got the opportunity to hear from a student who is currently enrolled in the Culinary Arts program.  Noah is a grade 11 student at Windermere highschool in Vancouver. I caught up with him after the school board meeting and asked him more about the program and why he enjoys it so much…    Guest: Claire Allen Simi Sara Show Contributor

Join B.C. educator and author, Adrienne Gear for a dynamic and practical workshops on Writing, Nov. 29th and Feb. 11th! Learn more here: http://erlc.ca/programs/details.php?id=7806   Adrienne Gear has been a teacher with the Vancouver School Board for over 25 years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, teacher librarian and district Literacy Mentor. She continues to teach part time, as well as provide professional workshops, demonstration lessons and leadership sessions to schools and districts throughout the province, country, and internationally. Adrienne is the author of five other books: Reading Power-Revised and Expanded (Pembroke, 2015) Nonfiction Reading Power (Pembroke, 2008), Writing Power (Pembroke, 2011), Nonfiction Writing Power (Pembroke, 2014), and Powerful Readers for Secondary Students (2016). Her books have been translated into French, Swedish, Danish, and Chinese Twitter: @AdrienneGear FB: www.facebook.com/readingpowergear    

Last year, a student at a Vancouver school circulated a video of himself uttering threats and hateful racial epithets against Black people. The BC Community Alliance and local parents are concerned with the lack of an adequate response to the video from the school, the police and the district. Now the Alliance has filed a human rights complaint against the Vancouver School Board. We speak with Marie Tate of the BC Community Alliance.

Last year, a student at a Vancouver school circulated a video of himself uttering threats and hateful racial epithets against Black people. The BC Community Alliance and local parents are concerned with the lack of an adequate response to the video from the school, the police and the district. Now the Alliance has filed a human rights complaint against the Vancouver School Board. We speak with Marie Tate of the BC Community Alliance.

Professor Scott HughesScott Hughes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Mount Royal University. He holds a Doctorate degree in Education from Queen’s University. His teaching interests are in music, the arts, language and literacy, and the early primary grades. His research explores the pedagogical conditions that promote children’s happiness at school and in learning. Prior to joining the Mount Royal faculty, Professor Hughes taught Kindergarden to Grade 2, for over 20 years with the Vancouver School Board.

The Vancouver School Board has covered a plaque bearing the name of controversial figure, Cecil Rhodes, at a Vancouver French Immersion elementary school. The plaque was installed under a basketball court at L'Ecole Bilingue in 2017. It is a tiled floor segment that was salvaged when the school was torn down and rebuilt in 2015 for seismic safety reasons. The original building was constructed in 1910, and until 1977,  when it became a french immersion school, it was called Cecil Rhodes School- named after the politician in British colonial Africa. VSB trustee, Jennifer Reddy has been outspoken about the plaque's placement (and existence) at the school on twitter. Guest: Jennifer Reddy Vancouver School Board Trustee with OneCity Vancouver

Jennifer Reddy is a Vancouver School Board Trustee representing OneCity Vancouver.She is an educator and advocate for some of the most vulnerable students in Vancouver's school system. Her top three priorities have been to prevent school closures, fully staff schools, and increase childcare spaces.She holds a Masters in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics, a Bachelors in Development Studies from the University of Calgary, and a Certificate in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design from Mount Royal University. She has championed a Sanctuary Schools policy and is a founder of EdMeCo, an organization using mentorship programs to support students in their educational goals.

Jennifer Reddy is a Vancouver School Board Trustee representing OneCity Vancouver.She is an educator and advocate for some of the most vulnerable students in Vancouver’s school system. Her top three priorities have been to prevent school closures, fully staff schools, and increase childcare spaces.She holds a Masters in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics, a Bachelors in Development Studies from the University of Calgary, and a Certificate in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design from Mount Royal University. She has championed a Sanctuary Schools policy and is a founder of EdMeCo, an organization using mentorship programs to support students in their educational goals.

On this weeks episode the guys break down the Snoop Dogg concert and Ravi explains why there's no rules anymore at Vancouver events (01:56). The gang discusses the Vancouver School Boards plan to potentially shut down over twenty lower mainland schools (05:27). The Oscar's were this past Sunday and the guys recapped their favourite movies and moments from the ceremony. Ravi explains why he’s not down for the amount of P.O.C's winning Oscars nowadays (09:25). ICBC and The VPD are attempting to curb fights in the Granville Entertainment District by withholding license renewals until fines are fully paid (14:28). Parents are on high alert after a mysterious internet meme known as "Momo" has been popping up on their kids YouTube videos encouraging them to engage in malicious acts eventually leading to suicide (18:00). John Cena has declared "Joe Fortes" his favourite restaurant in Canada! (21:53). Ravi continues his rant against P.O.C's winning too many awards nowadays (27:20). We want to know "WTF Do You Think?" Be sure to participate in our new weekly IG segment "Vancouver Asks?" (33:55).

Episode 10 of Below the Radar features Sharon Gregson, who works with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC as the provincial spokesperson for the successful $10aDay Child Care campaign. Sharon Gregson and Am Johal discuss policy change and what is needed for sustainable child care in BC. Twice elected as a Trustee to the Vancouver School Board, Sharon’s advocacy for affordable child care stretches back over three decades. To learn more visit www.10aday.ca

Praised for his warm, lyrical tone, trumpeter Malcolm Aiken weaves together influences of jazz, world and pop music. His bold new album “New Futures” showcases sounds forged during his four year residency at Guilt & Company, Vancouver’s celebrated live music mecca. The sound is dub-soaked jazz with a splash of soul, down-tempo grooves, and vintage synths that set the mood for his velvet trumpet tone and sinewy improvisations. With his band a synergy emanates that recalls the sounds of Bob James and electric-era Miles Davis, with modern beats inspired by J Dilla, Flying Lotus and Robert Glasper. It’s been called “a west coast take on Nordic nu-jazz. Long, languid horn lines drift over hip beats and chill atmospheres in a collection of sparkling instrumentals. Based on the west coast, Malcolm is an international touring and recording artist who has performed with an impressive array of musical icons including Latin jazz legend Chucho Valdez, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, R&B Hall of Fame singer Dutch Robinson, Polaris-prize winning band Patrick Watson and salsa superstar Jimmy Bosch. He’s played for global audiences at the 2010 Winter Olympics, and for world figures including the Dalai Lama, Reverend Desmond Tutu and Shirin Ebadi. As both a player and producer, Malcolm maintains a diverse and dynamic schedule performing in clubs, festivals and concert halls across Canada and abroad, while working with artists and collaborators in the US, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Mexico City, and Cuba. As an educator, Malcolm is an in-demand music adjudicator and clinician. From 2005-15, he served as director of brass with the award-winning West Vancouver Youth Band. He is currently acting Artist in Residence at the Vancouver School Board and sits on faculty at the Sun Peaks and Whistler Music Festivals. He holds a Master’s degree in ethnomusicology from the University of British Columbia, and has published articles exploring topics on brass pedagogy and Latin jazz. He is a frequent panelist for the Juno Awards, FACTOR and the Canada Council for the Arts. Malcolm is a Stomvi Brass Performing Artist and holds endorsements from AMT Microphones and Matterhorn Music. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram As always, recorded LIVE at Guilt & Company Visit Guilt & Company online via www.guiltandcompany.com - or in person at 1 Alexander Street in Historic Gastown, Vancouver, BC.  Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/guiltandcompany Twitter: www.twitter.com/guiltandcompany Youtube: www.youtube.com/guiltandcompany Instagram: www.instagram.com/guiltandco Presented By: Brandon Bagg Edited By: Aaron Johnson

Morgane Oger is an independent candidate for Vancouver School Board in the 2018 election. The post Morgane Oger – 2018 Vancouver School Board appeared first on Cambie Report.

The Vancouver School Board encountered a little kerfuffle this past week. A group of Windermere high school students went on a field trip to visit the pipeline protest site in Burnaby near Forest Grove Elementary, also known as "The Watch House and Camp Cloud." In this IMCO, Jonathan explains why he agrees with one of the political commentators' statements. Enjoy!

Danniele interviews Janet Fraser, PhD, BC Green Party MLA candidate. Janet lets us into her world of serving as a Trustee with the Vancouver School Board, studying chemistry and working as a project leader and manager of clinical trials; and juggling career and family. Janet dispenses advice to young STEM professionals and students, and gives us a rare glimpse into STEM in Vancouver schools. Janet Fraser, PhD, was born in the UK and earned Chemistry B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Bristol. Since then she has been an academic researcher, a drug development project manager, an at home parent, a non-profit administrator, and a politician. Links: BC Green Party Field Hockey at the University of Bristol Indigenous Writes by Chelsea Vowel Janet's bio at the BC Green Party Julie Payette Kate Atkinson (author) Vancouver School Board budget vote Guest: Janet Fraser, PhD (@janetrfraser) Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Produced by:  Vanessa Reich-Shackelford For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

Guest: Patti Bacchus - Vancouver Observer Contributing Education Editor. Public education advocate and VSB's longest-serving board chair (2008-2014). Broadbent Institute Director.

Patti Bacchus is the Vancouver Observer's Contributing Education Editor. She's a public education advocate and former Vancouver School Board chair (2008-2014) & trustee (2008-2016). She also serves as a Director for the Broadbent Institute. Recorded at the Sunday, February 5, 2017 meeting of the BC Humanist Association in Vancouver. Learn more at www.bchumanist.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Intro music: We are all connected instrumental - Symphony of Science www.symphonyofscience.com

Ian & Scott are joined by Micah to discuss all things politics, both in BC and across the Canada. In this episode they discuss the firing of the Vancouver School Board, reactions to the third US presidential debate, the Supreme Court of Canada appointment, new BC leadership candidates for the federal Conservatives and NDP, Trudeau’s... The post Ep 04: You’re Fired! appeared first on PolitiCoast.

Former Vancouver School Board Trustee Jane Bouey discusses the state of public education in BC and Vancouver, provides the context to the current strike and lockout, and provides an update on the Vancouver School Board's work on updating their sexual orientation and gender identity policies.

British Columbia faces a childcare crisis. How does this impact families in Vancouver and throughout BC cities? The City talks with Sharon Gregson of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and a former Vancouver School Board trustee about their comprehensive plan for an integrated system of early care and learning in BC - a publicly-funded, universal system. If adopted by the provincial government, the plan would provide $10/day full-time childcare to families and would be free for households with annual incomes less than $40,000. What would this mean for families struggling to find affordable childcare in Vancouver and beyond?

After retiring with the Vancouver School Board, Max Adrien wanted to continue to put his skills to use by working abroad. Listen as Max discusses why he has chosen to work in North Eastern Rwanda as an education officer with CUSO International and how he is preparing himself for the experience. Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO International, share skills and volunteer in 40 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cusointernational.org