DP TODD PAC

10/13/2026

Upcoming events at UNBC:

Engineering Open House | Nov. 20
We would like to invite you, prospective students, friends, and family to our annual Open House on Nov. 20 from 5-7pm. Full information and registration are available on the Open House event page.

At this event attendees will be able to:
Explore the exciting opportunities awaiting you at the UNBC Main Campus
Meet with UNBC’s School of Engineering instructors, advisors, recruiters, and students
Network with members of the engineering community to build connections and discuss career opportunities

And

2027 High School Design Competition
We are also thrilled to announce the return of the High School Design Competition! We have modified the timeline for this year's event to better align with the school district calendar. The deadline for team registration will now be in Feb. 2027, with the competition on May 7, 2027!

At this stage, we are seeking teachers to begin sharing competition information with students who may want to organize teams to compete. Full information, including challenge details and team registration, will soon be made available on the competition website.

Team Registration Deadline (registration form will be made available on the competition website)
Feb. 2027 (Date pending)
Competition Overview
When: May 7, 2027
Where: UNBC, Prince George Campus

10/13/2026

Reminder that this Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30 is Parent/Caregiver/Teacher night at DP Todd.

10/13/2026

Got bear p**p? CNC wants to know!

Northern Bear Awareness Society (NBAS) and CNC Research Forest’s research collection period is coming to a close for the year, but we’re still collecting!

We’re grateful for the community’s support so far. If you’ve been meaning to share any recent observations or footage, there’s still time to contribute. Let’s end the season with strong local data to support safer, more informed coexistence with wildlife.

To get involved you can:
🧊 Collect through October
📱 Text us: (778) 349-4813
📧 Email us: [email protected]

Visit https://cnc.bc.ca/news/detail/2026/04/16/got-bear-p**p--cnc-research-forest-asks-public-to-help--monitor-urban-bears for more details.

10/13/2026

Good answers to common questions about who can vote in the municipal election.

While out campaigning yesterday, three comments came up about voting for school trustees. As other people may be thinking the same things, I thought they were worth sharing.

1. "I don't have children or grandchildren in school, so I don't vote for school trustees."

School District 57 has an annual budget of over $200 million, which comes from tax dollars. School trustees make decisions about how those resources are used.

We all rely on nurses, tradespeople, local businesses, and other services in our communities. The people providing those services were once students themselves. And the current students in our schools today will be the people working, volunteering, and contributing to our communities in the years ahead.

You don't need to have children or grandchildren in school to have an interest in how our public education system is governed.

2. "I live in the Regional District, so I can't vote for school trustees."

Yes, you can!

School District 57 extends well beyond Prince George city limits. The Prince George trustee electoral area includes rural communities such as Ness Lake, Beaverly, Pineview, and Willow River, among others. Eligible voters in these areas can vote for the same five trustee positions as residents of the city.

Regional District elections don't get nearly as much attention as city elections, which is likely part of the confusion.

One important detail: if you live outside city limits, make sure you check where to vote. Regional District residents have their own voting arrangements, which aren't necessarily the same as those for city residents.

3. "I rent, so I can't vote."

Renters can vote too!

There's sometimes confusion between resident electors and non-resident property electors.

If you live in an electoral area and meet the usual voter requirements (have lived in BC for 6 months, Canadian citizen, 18 and over, etc), you can vote as a resident elector. You don't need to own property. It's one person, one vote, whether you rent or own your home.

Non-resident property electors is a separate category for people who own qualifying property in an electoral area where they don't live, with more complicated rules.

Whether you're a renter, homeowner, or someone whose children finished school years ago, you may be eligible to vote for school trustees.

General Election Day is Saturday, October 17. Make sure you know which electoral area you live in, and where you can vote.

School District 57 has election information, including voting locations, at https://sd57.bc.ca/elections/

10/13/2026

Here is a Free event for girls and youth to explore engineering at UNBC on Saturday. You can register at UNBC.ca/youth.

Registration for this year’s Go ENG Girl is now OPEN!🎉

Go ENG Girl is a free opportunity for Grade 7-10 girls or non-binary youth to learn more about the growing world of engineering. Meet women currently studying engineering, learn about some of the amazing things female engineers are doing, and participate in a fun hands-on activity.👷

🗓️Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰9:00 am - 12:30 pm
📍UNBC Prince George campus

🔗Secure your spot today from the link in our bio! Learn more about Go ENG Girl and our other programs at unbc.ca/youth.

10/13/2026

Advanced voting and regular voting information for the municipal election.

10/05/2026

From the school newsletter

10/05/2026

DPAC is hosting a Meet the School Trustee Candidates forum on October 14th for the upcoming election that takes place on October 17th.
We will be asking questions to help voters decide who they feel will best serve our familes and lead our district.

The candidates from the Robson Valley and the acclaimed candidate from Mackenzie have also been invited to attend alongside the Prince George area candidates.

Due to the large number of candidates and in the interest of time, we ask you to either email in questions ahead of time to [email protected] or through our messenger here on Facebook.

Thank you!

07/04/2026

It's finally here! A Mrs. Cawsey/DP Todd student decolonization project, years in the making! A big thanks to SD 57 and all involved. To the community: please help our school keep this treasure safe from vandalism and disrespect.

06/26/2026

Just FYI

The Board of Education held its open meeting on June 22, 2026.

Highlights of the meetings are available on the Board's bulletin, available here:https://22.files.edl.io/a97d/06/24/26/201233-228e70f5-2d60-4e72-925d-b43ad3f4733e.pdf

The agenda and recording of the meetings can be found here: https://pub-sd57.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=20ffde5f-b366-461c-9cac-7e6b9bade834&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

I do get some questions about student travel. There was a letter in the agenda regarding that, in response from a question from the Shas Ti Kelly Road PAC - I'll copy that in here.