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Majority of B.C. teachers concerned AI is impacting critical thinking skills, finds survey

The B.C. Teachers' Federation said educators need a bigger voice in shaping school AI policies as teachers raise concerns about the technology's effects on students.

Tumbler Ridge fossil discovery sheds light on rare tyrannosaur species in B.C.

A fossil discovered along a riverbank near a Tumbler Ridge campsite is helping scientists learn more about one of the prehistoric era’s most recognizable predators.

Convocation season continues for UNBC

In total, 742 credentials are being granted for the 2026 convocation cycle at UNBC. This includes 16 students graduating with PhDs, a record number for the University. 

Site of Tumbler Ridge school shooting to be demolished, new school planned for community

The British Columbia and federal governments say they will fund a new secondary school in Tumbler Ridge at a different site from the one where six people were killed in February’s mass shooting.

Nisga’a Hereditary Chief to receive honorary degree from UNBC

Nisga'a Hereditary Chief Harry Nyce Sr., Sim'oogit Hleek, will be receiving, an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UNBC this convocation season.

B.C. Grade 5 teacher disciplined for asking students if they wanted to “go to the chokey”

A Chilliwack teacher has been formally reprimanded after a series of incidents involving inappropriate comments and behaviour toward elementary school students, including references to punishment and remarks about their appearance.
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B.C. middle school teacher suspended after dry ice explosion in classroom

A B.C. middle school teacher has been suspended after a dry ice experiment led to a classroom explosion that frightened students.

Coast Mountain College cutting $4M after drop in international students

Coast Mountain College is moving ahead with a major restructuring plan after international student enrolment dropped to less than 10 per cent of 2023 levels.

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