B.C. education minister threatens to fire Victoria school trustees

Victoria police Chief Del Manak has repeatedly criticized the board’s decision, citing concerns that include increased gang activity in schools. B.C. Education Minister Lisa Beare speaks at an event in Maple Ridge, B.C., Oct. 7, 2024.Photo by DARRYL DYCK /THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA — B.C. Education Minister Lisa Beare has appointed a special adviser to … Read more

Adopt-A-School: Strathcona students among the most needy of all

Each day, staff prepare and provide as many as 270 grab-and-go breakfasts for students of Lord Strathcona Elementary. Breakfast supervisor Bonnie Jarvis fills up a shopping bag with breakfasts for Strathcona Elementary teacher Lourdes Friess to take to her class. In the background is volunteer Vuong My.Photo by Gerry Bellett /Adopt-A-School It’s 8:30 a.m. and … Read more

Ariana Grande Speaks Out On Comments On Her Body After Starring In ‘Wicked’

LOADINGERROR LOADING Ariana Grande took us down the yellow brick road to reveal how she feels about the public’s opinion on beauty standards. The actor, who plays Glinda in the 2024 movie adaptation of the Broadway play “Wicked,” recently sat down with French journalist Crazy Sally to discuss how she handles society’s beauty expectations. During … Read more

Andrea Bargnani jokes about infamous Primo commercial: ‘Going to stay with me for the rest of my life’

Former Toronto Raptor laughs about widely mocked ad for pasta Former Toronto Raptor Andrea Bargnani in an ad for Primo pasta and sauce.Twitter Sometimes, it’s best to look back at your younger days and just laugh. That’s the case for Andrea Bargnani, the former Toronto Raptors centre who was asked about his iconically infamous commercial … Read more

‘Oppenheimer’ Star Nick Dumont Comes Out As Transmasculine, Nonbinary

LOADINGERROR LOADING “Oppenheimer” star Nick Dumont is transgender and nonbinary, a spokesperson for the actor told TMZ on Thursday. Dumont, 30, recently changed their Instagram profile to list their pronouns as they/them and their name as Nick Dumont. Their handle on the social media platform remains @EmmaDumont. “They identify as a trans masculine non-binary person,” … Read more

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