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For the most part, cities can be described in a handful of words. Their specific vibe, what the locals are like, the food and beverage scene, the scenery, and so on. From a quick run-down of a city you can normally get a good grasp on what it’s all about, and what you can expect when visiting. Prior to moving to Vancouver I thought I had a solid idea of what it would be like Continue reading:
A Newcomer’s Observations Vol 8: A World of its Own
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Hello Vancouver! I’m Britanny, and I am new to the city. Join me as I uncover new reasons to fall in love with Vancouver each week!
In lieu of Thanksgiving having just passed, I’d like to start by saying that I cannot express how thankful I am to call this wonderful city home. As we speak I am currently experiencing my first fall in Vancouver, so as you can expect my mind is being blown daily. Fall has always been my favourite Continue reading:
A Vancouver Newcomer’s Observations Vol 4: Falling Forever
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Goodbye reading, writing and arithmetic. Hello reading, writing and algorithms.
The British Columbia government has just announced groundbreaking plans to integrate computer coding into the school curriculum. Starting in kindergarten, children will learn the foundational skills to solve coding problems, while high school students will eventually be able to specialize in specific types of coding.
Behind the change is a push to capitalize on the province’s newest job wave: technology. The tech sector currently employs an estimated 86,000 people, more than forestry, mining and oil and gas together, according to the Globe and Mail. And tech is one of the few industries that’s rapidly expanding. Continue reading:
Vancouver schools to begin teaching computer coding as part of official curriculum
