Life-long learning commitment takes B.C. scholars to England
These two mature students are both off to the universities of their choice in England for graduate studies, with the help of Queen Elizabeth II British Columbia Centennial Scholarships, the province's highest scholastic award at the post-secondary level. [read more]
Kathleen Conabree, 44, is working towards a career investigating mass gravesites resulting from genocide and war crimes. [read more about Kathleen].
Glen Leonard, 35, is studying social critic E.M. Forster, whose books helped Glen survive years of bullying at school. [read more about Glen].
Back at school - helpful hints for parents
As a parent, you want the best education for your child - and there are many ways that you can help your child succeed. Here are five tips for helping your kids have a great school year. [read more]
Fund helps knock down career barriers
Sometimes all it takes is a mouth-controlled joystick or an adaptive keyboard to allow a person with disabilities to succeed on the job. The government's $20-million Disability Supports for Employment Fund helps not-for-profit agencies provide workplace supports for people with all kinds of disabilities - including Darren Childs. [read more]
Investing in our best resource: Our kids
The Ministry of Children and Family Development is helping B.C.'s children be the best they can be with more than $8 million in recent grants for child care, adoption and Down Syndrome research. [read more]
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