The LIFT scholarship program celebrated a significant milestone as it marked its 10-year anniversary. Established in 2012, the program has granted 137 scholarships to CABE graduates to pursue post-secondary education and has provided over $230,000 in scholarship funds. The celebration took place at CABE Secondary at their 2023 Graduation Brunch, [...]
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In June 2015, School District #43 announced that the land has been secured for five new schools at Burke Mountain in partnership with Wesbild, the City of Coquitlam, and the Government of British Columbia. It was also announced at that time that Wesbild would donate $5 million to fund the [...]
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In 2012 Wesbild announced the Wesbild Learning Initiative For Tomorrow (LIFT) Scholarship Program at CABE Secondary School in Coquitlam, BC. The CABE program is a School District #43 program that offers an alternative educational delivery model for students looking for a different educational experience. The school uses individualized, self paced [...]
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Located in School District 43 (Coquitlam), Terry Fox Secondary School offers a comprehensive program of courses leading to graduation in a variety of specialties including Academic, Advanced Placement, Business Education, Drama, Technology Education, Home Economics, Music, Visual Arts, Computer Science, Physical Education, Transition Education and two Apprenticeship Programs. Terry Fox [...]
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A collaboration between Okanagan College and School District 22 (Vernon), the Youth Gateway To Trades program provides struggling high school students with a gateway to a brighter future by bringing post-secondary within reach. Gateway To Trades is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and theoretical experience in a variety [...]
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Kateslem is a First Nation word, meaning “coming together”. The Kateslem After School Program in Coquitlam, provides vulnerable youth with a positive, consistent, supportive and safe after school environment. Kateslem is a “not for profit” organization that offers after school activities to school aged youth, in six different elementary and [...]
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Wesbild was deeply saddened by the sudden death of Bill Leclair on October 4, 2017. Bill was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Sharon (née Crawford); devoted father of Lindsey (Andrew Lindsay), Rebecca (Sean Scott) and Carleigh Ray (deceased); and adoring Papa of Brady, Shea, Keenen and [...]
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When School District 43 announced that they would no longer provide a School Bus to the Burke Mountain community, many parents were left wondering how they were going to get their children to school. Local parents banded together to launch a charter School Bus Service on Burke Mountain. The logistics for [...]
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As Coquitlam’s one-stop home for community philanthropy, the Coquitlam Foundation is blessed to possess a multitude of ways to make a positive impact on the city. From distributing grants for volunteer organizations and bursaries for graduating students, to launching a fundraising drive or establishing a new donor-advised fund, the foundation [...]
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The Coquitlam Public Library has run a Book Bus program since 2009. This friendly little library on wheels visits local communities and allows visitors to sign up for a library card and then borrow movies or books. In May 2014, a fire destroyed the original library book bus. While limited service [...]
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PALS Autism Society offers a school program for children aged 5-18 and an adult program for adults 19 and older. Their vision is to be a model learning environment that supports the needs of individuals with autism. Their mission is to provide year round scientifically validated educational programs designed to [...]
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Wesbild is a proud sponsor of the Vancouver Police Cadet Program. The Vancouver Police Cadet Program is an opportunity for Vancouver teenagers to see “behind the scenes” how police work is done. The 24-week program included educational workshops, physical training, and team and life skill building exercises. Working with their [...]
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