As the world prepares for International Education Week, a growing number of international students are seeking the benefits of learning and living in B.C.

Parliamentary Secretary for Student Support and Parent Engagement Jane Thornthwaite released the following statement at the start of Bullying Awareness Week Nov. 16-22, 2014.

A new laboratory to research plant-based medicines such as ginseng, hawthorn and elderberry at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was awarded provincial funding of $368,000.

Premier Christy Clark sent congratulations to Anne Docherty as the winner of the 2014 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for B.C. Ms. Docherty receives a medallion, a certificate, and $300.

Central Secondary school played host to the celebration and signing of the school district's second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement.

Drive across Canada 5,000 times and you're close to the distance B.C. school buses cover annually.

A preferred proponent has been selected for the Emily Carr University of Art + Design campus redevelopment project, marking an important step toward a new home for the university at Great Northern Way.

A local historical gem received a thorough polishing and upgrade, thanks to a partnership between the government of B.C. and the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association that gave four local people work experience.