Sharon Gregson
@sharongregson
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Advocate for $10aDay Child Care Plan, former School Board Trustee, Ethical Vegan, Tattooed, Harley Rider, Mother of 4, Feminist, Student Pilot, Grandmother.
East Vancouver
Joined February 2009
My #Power50 award is really for all the $10aDay Child Care advocates across BC. Congratulations to all of us at @10aDayPlan and thanks to @vanmag_com for the recognition
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🆕 "John Horgan: In His Own Words” with Rod Mickleburgh + Maria Dobrinskaya. This week, Geoff and Mike welcome veteran journalist and author @rodmickleburgh, co-author of “John Horgan: In His Own Words”, which was formally launched this week. Together, they reflect on Premier
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Referendum must be held to determine whether Vancouverites want elected park board
biv.com
Vancouver park board chair: "The mayor did not have a mandate in 2023 to call for the dissolution of the park board, and I'm encouraged to see the province affirm that this decision rightly belongs...
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@sharongregson Wonderful news! And a reminder that quality care in all early years environments must also include great attention to training requirements for EC Educators
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Good move @lisabeare as B.C. seeks to expand child care offerings within the school system #10adayplan
https://t.co/lL1OFBxNm4 via @LangleyTimes
langleyadvancetimes.com
New legislation would allow child care outside of school hours and enable centres to offer care for infants and toddlers
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This is good news as it’s a necessary precursor to expanding child care on school grounds. I’m very glad government has made this move.
Big news for B.C. families 💙 Today, I introduced legislation that will make it easier for school districts to offer #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds — so parents can find quality care in the same safe, familiar places where their kids learn & grow. #ChildCareBC #BCSchools #BCKids
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City of North Vancouver opens new childcare centre for 0-5 year olds
northshoredailypost.com
The City of North Vancouver has opened a new childcare facility, adding 16 licensed spaces for children aged one to five.
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The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds.
news.gov.bc.ca
The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds.
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Japan set for first female prime minister
news.sky.com
Ms Takaichi was a heavy metal drummer, but said she has thrown away her work-life balance, and "will work, work, work" with Margaret Thatcher her hero.
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Public childcare access can boost women’s employment, even in countries where multigenerational households with relatives who could provide care are more common.
documents.worldbank.org
In developed countries, public childcare programs have increased maternal employment by easing time constraints. However, their impact in lower-middle-income settings .
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Primatologist, conservationist, animal advocate, educator, and National Geographic Explorer Jane Goodall has died at age 91. Goodall’s decades of research into the lives of wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of these intelligent apes. https://t.co/i3qzfDIAzg
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Daycare in Denmark is a basic right. Could Canada offer the same? https://t.co/vwQFbPYYhH
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Hey @CityOfVictoria did you know: A recent report from Vancouver park board staff included a consideration for removing “animal-powered transportation” from Stanley Park. It’s terrible to see horses in Victoria dragging carriages through busy traffic on roads next to huge
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Hey @CityOfVictoria did you know: A recent report from Vancouver park board staff included a consideration for removing “animal-powered transportation” from Stanley Park. It’s terrible to see horses in Victoria dragging carriages through busy traffic on roads next to huge
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North Vancouver RCMP calls on public for help in finding missing Indigenous woman
ctvnews.ca
North Vancouver RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in finding a missing Indigenous woman who, according to family, was last seen over a week ago.
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The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: Sunshine Coast YMCA infant daycares closing on Wednesday @Dave_Eby @ReahArora
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Time to do the same in @CityOfVictoria #banhorsecarriages
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Building a Childcare System 2.0 is here! With renewed support from @WAGE_FEGC , we’re empowering a fourth cohort of racialized immigrant and refugee women to shape inclusive childcare policy in British Columbia and beyond.🇨🇦 #BuildingAChildcareSystem #ChildcareLeadershipGroup
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Child care duties often pause women’s careers, and for immigrant women facing credential barriers, among others. Through Building a Childcare System 2.0, the PIRS Women’s Leadership team is addressing these challenges and pushing for a system that works for all women. @WAGE_FEGC
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