The province says it's accelerating the expansion of post-secondary programs in early childhood education.
The Ministry of Education and Child Care says 16-million-dollars will create 400 new spaces in each of the next three years.
It says the new grads will help address staffing pressures and prepare for anticipated job openings in the coming decade.
In B-C, 18 of 25 public post-secondary institutions offer early childhood education programs
In B.C., the heat wave that pushed the mercury to the low- to mid-30s for three days has ended but severe thunderstorm watches are posted for the central and southern Interior.
The passengers of the vehicle were identified and released pending further investigation. The 25-year old female driver remains in custody on a number of firearms related charges and the investigation remains ongoing.
The vehicle, described as a Black Jeep Cherokee was travelling northbound on Boundary Road prior to the collision. The driver, and sole occupant was pronounced dead on scene.
The driver of the motorcycle has been transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries. Blundell Rd and No 4 Rd will be closed in all directions for an undetermined period of time.
During the course of searching the 2-storey home officers reportedly heard a gun shot, and located the injured man with what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury and an alleged weapon.
A white Nissan Rogue was driving Westbound on Steveston Hwy when a cyclist, heading North on Railway Ave, entered the intersection. The cyclist suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local area hospital. The cyclist remains in hospital.