Westcoast Wave Newsletter - May 2026
Read on for a vibrant mix of learning opportunities, government news, and family centred resources across Westcoast in our May Westcoast Wave Newsletter!
The World of Child Care
News & Articles
The world of child care and early childhood education is always changing, especially here in BC. We regularly gather articles, opinions and information to share. We hope you’ll find it interesting and valuable, whether you’re a parent, guardian, service provider or student. We encourage you to join the conversation with your own observations, news and questions.
BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 7: Nicky Byres
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 7 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!
During this episode, we're joined by Nicky Byres. Nicky Byres has led the Society of Richmond Children's Centres for almost 3 decades. Building a multi-site, non-profit from 2 centres to 6 centres with 13 programs and 70 educators serving 230 families with values-based leadership. Nicky is also an instructor in the post-basic ECE training program in Delta and a Communities of Practice Mentor.
Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 7: or wherever you get your podcasts.
Westcoast Wave Newsletter - April 2026
Read on for a vibrant mix of learning opportunities, government news, and family centred resources across Westcoast in our April Westcoast Wave Newsletter!
BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 6: Safiya Ayuen
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!
During this episode, we're joined by Safiya Ayuen. Safiya is a policy researcher and analyst with a background in international relations, human rights, and community-informed policy work. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in Human Rights and Global Development from Sciences Po, Paris.
Find out 'Why Child Care Matters: Even if you Don't Have Children' by listening to the episode today!
BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 5: Sherlana Shroeder
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 5 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!
During this episode, we're joined by Sherlana Shroeder. Chetwynd is the colonial name for the place our guest Sherlana lives. Sherlana is of Cree and Métis descent from Saskatchewan, though her connection to community is deeply impacted by the colonial disruption of Indigenous families. As an adult, she has been actively reclaiming her heritage through connections with Elders, learning her ancestral language, and engaging with the work of Indigenous scholars. This journey of cultural reclamation fuels Sherlana’s passion and purpose in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 5: Sherlana Shroeder or wherever you get your podcasts.
Westcoast Wave Newsletter - March 2026
Read on for a vibrant mix of learning opportunities, government news, and family centred resources across Westcoast in our March Westcoast Wave Newsletter!
BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 4: Rita Chudnovsky
Welcome to Season 5 Episode 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!
During this episode, we're joined by Rita Chudnovsky, as we explore $10aDay Child Care: Where We Are and Where We Are Going! For more than 30 years, has been right in the heart of BC’s child care advocacy movement and a femtor to many. She’s worked alongside the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and so many community partners across the province and the country. And if you ask her, she’ll tell you that it didn’t take long before the work—and the people—completely captured her heart.
Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 4: Rita Chudnovsky or wherever you get your podcasts.