Education

Unexpected loss in funding leads local society to launch emergency fundraiser

Education My Comox Valley Now Staff - July 13, 2025

Following a sudden loss in core funding from two of their biggest funders, the Lake Trail Community Education Society (LTCES) is looking to the community for urgent support.

Valley Educator sharing stories about Palestinian family tonight

Education Hussam Elghussein - July 7, 2025

A Comox Valley educator looks to share her stories connecting with Palestinians in Egypt tonight.

Vancouver Island students sweep BC Film Festival in Vancouver

Education Justin Baumgardner - June 2, 2025

A Duncan student has swept the competition after receiving top honors at the 2025 BC Student Film Festival. Schools...

Ceremonial First Nations paddles to be part of NIC Convocation ceremonies

North Island College Hussam Elghussein - June 1, 2025

Four paddles made by First Nations artists will be part of this year’s Convocation for North Island College. According to...

NIC announces new award for neurodivergent students

Education Hussam Elghussein - May 24, 2025

Neurodivergent students can get support through a new college award. North Island College has announced the Neurodivergent Success Award, an...

Kat Eddy elected president of Vancouver Island School Trustees Association

Education Nathan Maley - May 8, 2025

The Vancouver Island School Trustees Association (VISTA) has chosen a new president. SD72 Board Chairperson Kat Eddy from Campbell River...

North Island College Board adopts new budget to deal with challenges

Education Hussam Elghussein - April 19, 2025

To respond to financial challenges, North Island College has adopted a budget for 2025-2026. At a meeting in Port Alberni...

BC Federation of Students calls on government to increase funding

Education Justin Baumgardner - April 14, 2025

Students across BC say they’re frustrated with underfunding and the number of cuts in post-secondary education. Representatives from the BC...

Investment in trades education helps create jobs and grow BC economy, says Nanaimo-Gabriola MLA

Education Justin Baumgardner - January 30, 2025

A partnership between the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association and the province of BC has seen a...

Garbage trucks ‘recycled’ into donation for VIU trades students

Education Grant Warkentin - January 26, 2025

Thanks to Waste Management BC, heavy mechanics students at Vancouver Island University have four large garbage trucks to work...

Student housing applications open for Comox Valley campus

Education Hussam Elghussein - January 26, 2025

College students can officially apply for student housing in the Comox Valley. North Island College has announced that applications are...

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