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budget shortfall

Mike Bernier, Christy Clark, B.C. schools, education cuts, VSB

Clark government returns $25 million to B.C. schools following public outrage

Unfortunately, it only covers a fraction of the $80-million shortfall faced by 28 school boards across the province.
St. George's School, Vancouver private schools, Christy Clark, VSB

Is Christy Clark punishing Vancouver public schools?

Vancouverites are paying more than enough in school taxes to keep their public schools open, so why is its school board declaring a budget shortfall?