Beginning in 2026, transit fares across Metro Vancouver will increase by five per cent, followed by annual increases of two per cent under TransLink’s 10-year investment plan. TransLink has stated that these increases are intended to maintain fiscal sustainability through 2027 and to support service expansions across dozens of routes. For many families, however, the... Read more
Student Advocacy Leads to AEDs in Schools and updated Emergency Policies
The expansion of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Vancouver schools is the direct result of sustained student advocacy led by Students for AEDs. Following the sudden cardiac death of a Vancouver high school student, peers organized Students for AEDs to push for universal AED access in schools. The student-led group fundraised, engaged media, and challenged... Read more
No-Fabric Fashion Design Contest: Opportunity for Vancouver Youth
**Are you interested in Fashion Design?** **Participate in the No Fabric Fashion Design contest at Vancouver Kids Fashion Week!** Our shows are scheduled for April 2026. We are seeking passionate and curious young people to create clothing pieces out of recycled materials and no fabric! With a chance to win a spot on our runway!... Read more
VSB Budget – 2026 Timeline & Budget Survey Now Available
The Board approved the 2026-2027 Financial Planning Process at the November 26, 2025 Board meeting after it was reviewed by the Finance and Personnel Committee on November 26, 2025 (link). Please take a few minutes to complete the VSB budget survey by Feb. 1, 2026: Learn more: vsb.bc.ca/budgetTake the survey Financial Planning Timeline
Update Following the Closure of Carleton Elementary
The Vancouver School Board has decided to proceed with the closure of Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School. This decision has been deeply distressing for families in the Joyce-Collingwood community and for many across the district who engaged in the process in good faith. Throughout the consultation, parents and community members raised substantive concerns related to... Read more
Vancouver DPAC November 27 General Meeting
Start time: November 27, 2025 at 7:00PM - 9:00PM Via Zoom Join URL: https://ift.tt/dCP6c1l Presenter: Dr. Anna Stokke, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Winnipeg “Teaching Math: The Importance of Mastering Math Skills in Early Education Using Evidence-Based Pedagogy” According to the VSB's 2024-2025 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning report, being 'on track' in mathematics has dropped significantly... Read more
Carleton Petition Signatures due by Nov. 23
The FCC WG has updated the Carleton Elementary Wikipedia to ensure information is shared transparently. Please sign the petition for Carleton at savecarleton.com until Sunday, Nov. 23. Also, the public can sign up for the Carleton public delegation by Thursday, Nov. 20 at 4:00 pm here: delegation sign up*** please also send an email to... Read more
Vancouver DPAC October 23rd General Meeting
at 7:00 pm on Zoom link is here Presentation: Cathy McMillan from Dyslexia BC"Navigating the New K-12 Literacy Supports” Cathy McMillan will share her knowledge and practical experience with supporting parents and caregivers advocating for literacy supports for their children. She will explain the importance of early and consistent literacy screening, how literacy screeners are... Read more
Upcoming General Meeting
Zoom registration link: click here Agenda link: click here
✔️ Passed ! Vancouver DPAC’s Provincial Democracy Resolution
I am proud to share that Vancouver DPAC's Provincial Democracy Resolution (copy below) was passed at the 14 hour BCCPAC Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) with overwhelming support—91.85% in favour. This resolution calls for stronger accountability, openness, and fairness in how parent voices are represented across the province in schools and boards. This achievement was the... Read more