In recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8), Palomares shared some of the experiences that led her to become a high-achieving woman in an area of scientific research that used to be (and still is in some areas) dominated by men.
B.C. Premier John Horgan, Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside, and Carol Todd, parent and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society issued a joint statement.
Some parents, students, and community members believe the VSB is deliberately erecting barriers to people—in particular, Black and Indigenous people—wanting to speak at committee meetings.