October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth 💙 Principals & vice-principals are part of the heart of our schools—leading with care, courage & compassion every day. Thank you for inspiring students, supporting staff & strengthening communities across B.C. 🌿📚✨ #bced #ThankAPrincipal @bcpvpa.bsky.social

Langford is a vibrant & growing community. I’m so excited that a new school 🏫 with 2,000 seats is on the way. 💙 This is about more than just classrooms — it’s about giving students, staff & families the space to thrive for generations to come. #BCed #NewSchools #BCKids news.gov.bc.ca/32852

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and reflect on our role in building a better future together. Every child matters. 🧡 #NDTR #EveryChildMatters

Want to teach in northern B.C. after graduation? The Northern B.C. Return of Service Award Program offers financial incentives (up to $18,000) if you commit to working in a participating northern school. Apply by Oct 17: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?... #TeachBC #NorthernCommunities #bced

New child care centre a boost for Creston families : My Creston Now @brittnyanderson.bsky.social #Creston #ChildCareBC www.mycrestonnow.com/44551/news/e...

Kamloops families will now have access to 52 new #ChildCareBC spaces 👏 Located in a state-of the-art rebuilt school, parents will have access to high-quality child care closer to home & in a familiar setting for their kids 👶. www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/... #Kamloops #FamiliesFirst

380+ new #ChildCare seats for B.C. families 👏 🙌 Check out this thread 🧵 from my colleague @rohiniarora.bsky.social ⬇️ We will continue doing the important work of delivering for parents and our little ones #bckids #familiesfirst

Incredible news for #Merritt More child care spaces means more families thriving 👏 👏 #ChildCareBC

Reading should be a joy, not a struggle. 💛 Our new early literacy screening will help us spot challenges — like dyslexia — sooner, so kids get support right away and grow up confident in their learning. Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #BCEd #EveryChild #EarlyLiteracyScreening

Honouring 45 years since Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a journey of courage that continues to inspire generations. 🌟 #TerryFox45 #MarathonOfHope @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social

The health and well-being of our young people is our foremost priority. By providing these kinds of resources, we’re reinforcing our commitment to keeping kids safe & supported, so they can thrive both in & out of the classroom. #bced @josieosborne.bsky.social victoriabuzz.com/2025/09/more...

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. A simple check-in can make a world of difference. 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support. You are not alone. 🌻 #YouAreNotAlone #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

What a wonderful way to welcome these 36 new spaces for families into the community! Congratulations to all our partners and to all the parents who will now be able to breathe a little easier everyday. www.squamishreporter.com/2025/08/28/n... #ChildCareBC #FamiliesFirst #Squamish #BCkids #ECEs

Big news for #Kelowna! 🎉 A brand new middle school is on the way with 800 new seats to support student success. 📚✨ Part of the most ambitious school infrastructure plan in B.C. history! #BCed #BCschools #Kelowna #BCpoli 🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Surrey’s ongoing infrastructure expansion continues with Clayton Heights Secondary adding 1,000 new student seats for families. The addition will double school capacity from 1,000 to 2,000 student seats news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #bced #bckids #BackToSchool #Surrey @bowinnma.bsky.social

First day back means fresh notebooks, new friends, big dreams. Wishing every student across B.C. a safe, fun, and inspiring school year. Let’s make this one the best yet! Read my statement on back to school here: news.gov.bc.ca/32706 #BackToSchool #2025-2026SchoolYear #bced

Wishing all students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators a happy first day of school! 📚✏️ Excited for the year ahead—and as B.C.’s Minister of Education and Child Care, I’ll be right there with you to make 2025/26 a success. 👏 #BackToSchool #BCed #BCKids #StudentSuccess

Child care on school grounds is a win for families & communities. Thrilled to celebrate with local & federal partners the opening of 640+ new spaces across B.C., including 162 in Surrey! Easier drop-offs for parents, familiar settings for kids to thrive. #ChildCareBC news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Today #Infrastructure Minister @bowinnma.bsky.social & Education and Child Care Minister @lisabeare.bsky.social attended new 480-seat #SD62 elementary school opening in south #Langford hosted by Langford-Highlands MLA Ravi Parmar & SD62 chair Amanda Dowhy. islandsocialtrends.ca/infrastructu...

As a former #SchoolTrustee & now Minister of Education and Child Care, I truly value the work and leadership of trustees across B.C. Thank you to the @bcsta.bsky.social board of directors for meeting with me this week to discuss mutual priorities ahead of the new school year. #bced #bcstudents

Had such a treat visiting the ECE program at #RidgeMeadowsCollege! Thanks to Karen, Erica & Will for the tour. ECEs & ECEAs do critical work for kids every day—I’ll keep advocating for dual credit programs so more students can join this rewarding field. 🌱 #ChildCareBC #bcpoli

When unexpected health emergencies happen, preparation can potentially save lives - every second counts.   That’s why starting this school year, AED and CPR learning will be part of every students’ education before they graduate.   #AED #CPR #BCSchools #bced

When I became Minister of Forests, I didn’t fully grasp the incredible work of the #BCWildfire Service. One of the best parts of this job is meeting our wildland firefighters, the best in the world. Much love to the Heatseeker Unit Crew for the hat. I’ll wear it with pride.

These are wonderful news! Glad that my colleague PS @rohiniarora.bsky.social could attend as part of our ministry team. ✅ 67 new child care spaces for Mission families ✅ $4.9 million provincial investment ✅ Close to 300 new #ChildCareBC spaces in Mission to date 📅 news.gov.bc.ca/32667 #bcpoli

We are so grateful to @lisabeare.bsky.social & her team for their time today at our Board of Directors retreat. It was valuable to hear about plans for the year ahead, and to share our thoughts in support of our members' work. We are looking forward to our continued work together! #Edusky

Principals & Vice-Principals play such a critical role in lifting up students & school communities I was thrilled to be able to meet with the @bcpvpa.bsky.social for a lively conversation on school infrastructure, safety, meal programs, Indigenous education, literacy & much more! #bced #bcpoli

Construction is underway at three schools in #Burnaby, adding over 1,000 new K–12 student spaces! We’re taking action to make sure every learner has access to quality learning environments.🏫 https://news.gov.bc.ca/32662#Burnaby

Excellent news 📰 for families, students, educators and French language advocates in Burnaby! 1,000+ 🆕 classroom spaces 🏫 📚 112 🆕 French-language child care spaces Bravo 👏 ⁦‪👏 ⁦ @bowinnma.bsky.social @mlajroutledge.bsky.social ‬⁩ #bced #bcpoli #burnaby news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Every dollar we invest in the education of our kids is an investment in our future success 📚 🏫 With these modern learning environments, we are making sure B.C. students are equipped to thrive in the #21stCentury #StudentSuccess #PublicEducation #CloseToHome #bced www.am1150.ca/75950/news/c...

These are the incredible results of putting the health & well-being of women at the centre of public health decisions and policy 👏. #Womenshealth #PublicHealth #ReproductiveCare

We’re working hard to build infrastructure that makes peoples lives better and improve our communities. The Conservatives want to cancel major projects that people need, including ones that are almost done! We can’t afford BC Conservative cuts.

Peachland childcare facility construction to begin soon - great news for families in that district #ChildCareBC www.castanet.net/news/Peachla...

These are great news for families in Squamish 👏 We remain committed to delivering high quality, affordable, and accessible childcare across our province. More than 40,000 NEW spaces created for B.C families since 2018 & there is more work to do #ChildCareBC #NewSpaces #RecordInvestments

Profoundly grateful to be able to join Food For The Soul Project Society to celebrate their rebrand into Fraser Valley Addictions & Recovery Hub. #mapleridge #pittmeadows

Seniors in B.C. will have better supports to age at home in their community with expanded and improved services as part of a five year agreement with United Way BC for popular programs, such as Better at Home. Thanks Minister @josieosborne.bsky.social

It was great to connect with members of the New Westminster School Board along side @jenniferwhiteside.bsky.social, @rohiniarora.bsky.social and @rajchouhanbc.bsky.social

Grateful for the time representatives from Williams Lake First Nation took to meet with me this morning.

A new child care centre in North Cowichan is on the way! This development will ensure local families continue to have access to high-quality early learning and care, supporting kids in their most important years. #ChildCareBC @debratoporowski.bsky.social

I’m so proud to announce that our government has just approved the City of Duncan for more than $3 million in funding to create 36 new child care spaces. This kind of collaboration helps us deliver on our commitment to families throughout B.C.! #DuncanBC #ChildCareBC bcndpcaucus.ca/news/ndp-mla...

All of the 111 spaces at Parksville Child + Family Centre are now part of our $10 dollar a day childcareBC program!

We’re taking action to help families with child care by building more spaces and reducing the fees at more centres to only $10 a day. It’s one way that we’re helping British Columbians to get ahead. #ChildCareBC

More core services, like non-market rental housing and child care, are underway in Burnaby with construction starting for The Steller. The centre will offer 37 affordable child care spaces and is just one way we’re helping create resilient and livable neighbourhoods. @metrovancouverorg.bsky.social

I’m excited to share that 36 new child care spaces will soon open in downtown #Kamloops, providing families with greater access to affordable, high-quality child care. #ChildCareBC @kamloops.ca

With the uncertainty and chaos happening south of our border, we have an unprecedented opportunity to attract skilled healthcare workers interested in moving to Canada. This is why we’re working to fast-track credential recognition for doctors and nurses from the U.S.

I am thrilled to share that access to Golden Ears Park will be open to individuals and families to enjoy once again! Beginning next Wednesday, March 19, reservations will open for three front-country campgrounds in the park—Gold Creek, Alouette, and North Breach.

Trump’s threats are escalating. Now there are reports he wants to go after Canadian water. We’ll happily send back their watery beer. Effective immediately, we are removing all American products from BC Liquor Store shelves. (1/2)

Great news for B.C. families! With new federal funding, school food programs will be enhanced to help more students get the healthy food they need to learn and grow. Through Feeding Futures and the National School Food Program, we’re investing in kids, families, and communities!

BREAKING: BC pledges to invest $4.6 B to renovate and seismically upgrade schools and playgrounds across the province over the next 3 years. Keeping our children safe while they learn and grow. @lisabeare.bsky.social @bowinnma.bsky.social

NEW: BC tables 2025 budget focused on protecting the services British Columbians rely on, strengthening our economy and standing united 🇨🇦 in the face of the economic attack from U.S. tariffs.

Great conversation at the BC Teachers’ Institute on Parliamentary Democracy. Wonderful to hear the passion and knowledge from B.C.’s teachers!