Tweedsmuir Demolition Plan Sparks Parent Concerns | Canada News

New Westminster’s school district is racing to keep up with explosive population growth, but land shortages are forcing a bold—and controversial—move: tearing down École Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary to build a massive new secondary school for over 2,000 students. To make room, three middle schools will become elementary schools, while Tweedsmuir’s kids would temporarily relocate to Stride Avenue Community School in Burnaby—a facility some parents fear is unsafe, despite assurances from the district and province that it meets all safety standards. The plan, though costly and emotionally charged, is framed as a necessary long-term investment in a city that’s growing faster than it can build classrooms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/399e88e3d611e5ac