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Jennifer Blatherwick for School District No 43 Trustee - 2022 Municipal Elections (full version)
(Abridged Version) Coquitlam School District 43 (SD43) Trustee candidate Jennifer Blatherwick joins We’ve Got Issues host Nancy Furness. Jennifer is raising five children and has served on the PAC (Parents’ Advisory Council), coached in schools, and volunteered in classrooms. Jennifer is aware of how hard everyone in the system is working. She also volunteered for the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Corrections Canada, where she learned many people in the system had been earlier injured or failed by the system. She was initially inspired to run when the Province announced a funding model review. |
TC Votes 2022: Meet the Coquitlam school trustee candidates
"My number one concern is the improvement of the well-being of children in our community. Behind the cost of housing, the biggest concern for parents of young children is finding dependable childcare. Inclusive spaces hosted on school grounds reduce stress on families, make better academic outcomes for children, and help secure stable staffing...
"My number one concern is the improvement of the well-being of children in our community. Behind the cost of housing, the biggest concern for parents of young children is finding dependable childcare. Inclusive spaces hosted on school grounds reduce stress on families, make better academic outcomes for children, and help secure stable staffing...
Local politicos ask Adrian Dix to recognize international medical professionals' credentials in context of COVID-19
Currently the government is calling for retired physicians and nurses to re-register to deal with COVID-19 pandemic, and their services are so appreciated; however, we are neglecting the fact that we also have a sizable number of Internationally trained medical professionals who have come to Canada from various avenues, from skilled migrants to refugees, who have the skills to help in this crisis, but currently cannot practice because it is exceedingly difficult to have their credentials recognized...
Currently the government is calling for retired physicians and nurses to re-register to deal with COVID-19 pandemic, and their services are so appreciated; however, we are neglecting the fact that we also have a sizable number of Internationally trained medical professionals who have come to Canada from various avenues, from skilled migrants to refugees, who have the skills to help in this crisis, but currently cannot practice because it is exceedingly difficult to have their credentials recognized...
Tri-City task force believes new B.C. legislation on child-care licensing breaks barrier
Two new licensing categories are set to be created that would see more spaces on school grounds for school-age care, as well as for recreation centres to expand on its means to provide drop-in options.
The news comes to the delight of Coquitlam school trustee Jennifer Blatherwick, who’s also the chair for School District 43’s (SD43) Tri-City Task Force on Child Care.
"Improving access to quality, affordable and inclusive child care is key to supporting families in growing communities,” said Blatherwick in a news release.
“The Coquitlam School District-led Tri-Cities Task Force identified the licensing of child care spaces in schools as a significant barrier to creating new spaces and are pleased to see the new School Age Care on School Grounds licensing category.”
Two new licensing categories are set to be created that would see more spaces on school grounds for school-age care, as well as for recreation centres to expand on its means to provide drop-in options.
The news comes to the delight of Coquitlam school trustee Jennifer Blatherwick, who’s also the chair for School District 43’s (SD43) Tri-City Task Force on Child Care.
"Improving access to quality, affordable and inclusive child care is key to supporting families in growing communities,” said Blatherwick in a news release.
“The Coquitlam School District-led Tri-Cities Task Force identified the licensing of child care spaces in schools as a significant barrier to creating new spaces and are pleased to see the new School Age Care on School Grounds licensing category.”
TRICITY NEWS - Four new faces on the Coquitlam Foundation board
Trustee Jennifer Blatherwick will represent on behalf of School District 43 (SD43).
A former member of parent advisory councils, the Maillardville resident has volunteered for the Breakfast Club, coached the Odyssey of the Mind team and was a 2018 recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
Trustee Jennifer Blatherwick will represent on behalf of School District 43 (SD43).
A former member of parent advisory councils, the Maillardville resident has volunteered for the Breakfast Club, coached the Odyssey of the Mind team and was a 2018 recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
Coquitlam woman receives Sovereign's Medal - Tri-City News
A Coquitlam woman was one of 40 British Columbians to receive the Sovereign’s Medal for volunteers Thursday in Victoria.
The medal was presented to Jennifer Martin-Blatherwick by British Columbia Lt. Gov. Janet Austin. The award recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields...
A Coquitlam woman was one of 40 British Columbians to receive the Sovereign’s Medal for volunteers Thursday in Victoria.
The medal was presented to Jennifer Martin-Blatherwick by British Columbia Lt. Gov. Janet Austin. The award recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields...
TRI-CITY NEWS - Jennifer Blatherwick seeks second trustee term with Coquitlam school district
Blatherwick served as a member of the district's finance and audit committee, and was SD43's representative to both the Metro District BC School Trustee Association and BC School Trustee Association Provincial Council.
One of Blatherwick's goals is to provide early access to assessment and support for young students..
Blatherwick served as a member of the district's finance and audit committee, and was SD43's representative to both the Metro District BC School Trustee Association and BC School Trustee Association Provincial Council.
One of Blatherwick's goals is to provide early access to assessment and support for young students..
Maillard Middle Crosswalk
"A quick thank you to Jennifer Blatherwick who did an amazing job with the Council presentation. All in attendance were very supportive ... Councilors had positive feedback, with the Transportation Liaison – Dan Mooney – agreeing to survey the traffic in front of Maillard the week before Spring Break. The ultimate decision on if the crosswalk will be installed will come based on Mr Mooney’s survey findings & report."
"A quick thank you to Jennifer Blatherwick who did an amazing job with the Council presentation. All in attendance were very supportive ... Councilors had positive feedback, with the Transportation Liaison – Dan Mooney – agreeing to survey the traffic in front of Maillard the week before Spring Break. The ultimate decision on if the crosswalk will be installed will come based on Mr Mooney’s survey findings & report."
TRI CITY NEWS Petition Calls for Rebuild of Coquiltam Pool
"On Monday, council-in-committee heard from Rochester Avenue resident Jim Kelly, who collected the names over the past month. Kelly was joined at his presentation by Jennifer Blatherwick, a mother of five who stressed a pool - especially for tweens and teens - is essential in the neighbourhood...
...in 2011, classes were moved to Spani and Eagle Ridge outdoor pools - a good trek for south Coquitlam families, Blatherwick said.
"The sand pit doesn't work. We want our pool back," she told the committee.
"On Monday, council-in-committee heard from Rochester Avenue resident Jim Kelly, who collected the names over the past month. Kelly was joined at his presentation by Jennifer Blatherwick, a mother of five who stressed a pool - especially for tweens and teens - is essential in the neighbourhood...
...in 2011, classes were moved to Spani and Eagle Ridge outdoor pools - a good trek for south Coquitlam families, Blatherwick said.
"The sand pit doesn't work. We want our pool back," she told the committee.
1st Annual Women Influencer's Awards
...Association Director, Jennifer Blatherwick...was nominated for an award entitled "INSPIRATIONAL WONDER WOMAN"..
Jenn was cited for not only her enthusiasm and love for Odyssey and all her OMers, but also for her work ... in community justice...and being super mom.
...Association Director, Jennifer Blatherwick...was nominated for an award entitled "INSPIRATIONAL WONDER WOMAN"..
Jenn was cited for not only her enthusiasm and love for Odyssey and all her OMers, but also for her work ... in community justice...and being super mom.