Students will soon have a new, seismically safer and expanded learning space as the replacement project begins at Eric Langton Elementary school. “I’m proud that our government continues to make important investments in seismic upgrades and school expansions in B.C.,” …
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NDP MLAs Pam Alexis and Bob D’Eith say families will receive help with costs of school activities and supplies
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Thousands more students benefit from new, accessible school playgrounds
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In the News: Two Mission schools to share $1.1 million in upgrades
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