Tag: Education

North Island college prepare to invite students to Comox campus to kick off fall semester 

North Island College will welcome new and returning students to its Comox Valley campus for orientation on Sept. 9. 

Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C.

The federal government is allocating more than $113 million to British Columbia to support French language education in schools. The post Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C. appeared first on AM 1150.

Women in trades event inspires female students across the Comox Valley 

Experience in the trades for students across the Comox Valley School District brought in networking opportunities and real world experience.

Vancouver Island students sweep BC Film Festival in Vancouver 

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

NIC announces new award for neurodivergent students

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

SD 71 to open kindergarten registration this January

School District 71 says registration for the 2025/2026 school year will begin soon, offering a variety of program options...

NIC to build micro-credential program for rural communities

North Island College will teach people about remote economic development through an upcoming program. The BC Government says the micro-credential...

Seventy-four Canadian schools getting $1 million to support music programs

With the school year underway, 74 schools in Canada will be getting $1 million in music program grants. According to...

New program for Comox Valley Schools to teach students about watershed protection

Students in School District 71 will be able to learn about the Comox Valley watershed.  Connected by Water is a...

VIU Students worked with Heiltsuk Nation on food security and wellness

Two Vancouver Island University students got to help with food security and wellness in a remote community. In a blog,...
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Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.