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One simple word, but it defines an struggles parents are having, allowed to take part institution. Over the past 50 years, we have a gradual transiin gradual transition tion plan to keep students Douglas College has launched and enrolled and keep the spot STRANDBERG grown the DIANE careers of more than and yet engage the studstrandberg@tricitynews.com dent,” SD43 superintendent 200,000 people. People like Patricia Gartland told The Sociology student Nikki Tran. Tri-City News in an interview People who want more out of their this week. Tri-Citywho students willFor haveour Gartland confirmed that education. People DO. more learning options when students will be able to start 50th anniversary, we have added their new grade at home and they head back to school more programs, more degrees, return to their home school next week, but the slow roll more out of newever programs when they and their families — and opportunities than before. restrictions in some cases are ready and they will still And we’re just getting started. — is creating anxiety among be connected with their class
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ministrator says plans are in place for a smooth return and a gradual transition program to make introducing students back into the classCezar Salaveria and Rose Samaniego enjoy some downtime in their new café and gallery on Port Moody’s Clarke Info sessions Sept. 15 + 17. room more comfortable. Street. They hope their venture will fill the void of galleries in the City of the Arts to showcase the work of local SEE RESPECTING, PAGE 5 “Recognizing the conartists. For more see page 11. MARIO BARTEL/ THE TRI-CITY NEWS Turn the page to find your program.