You can learn more about school-board hopefuls around the region at candidate forums organized by parent advisory councils.
In the Greater Victoria School District, the Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils is holding two sessions, beginning tonight at the Victoria High School gymnasium at 923 Topaz Ave. Vic High is temporarily located in the former S.J. Willis Education Centre.
The event runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature small-group discussions. The second event will be held via Zoom on Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required at the link tinyurl.com/3efw6xbs.
VCPAC is planning a rally, as well, on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. to promote voting in the Oct. 15 election.
Participants plan to line Blanshard Street between Topaz Park and Hillside Avenue after gathering at the Topaz Park parking lot off Finlayson Street.
Participants are encouraged to bring signs and musical instruments.
The Sooke Parents’ Education Advisory Council is also hosting an event with trustee candidates in the Sooke School District’s Belmont Zone today at the Belmont Secondary School auditorium, 3041 Langford Lake Rd. SPEAC can be contacted at [email protected].
