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Vancouver Island students sweep BC Film Festival in Vancouver 

Education Justin Baumgardner -
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

Education Hussam Elghussein -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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

Education Hussam Elghussein -
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

Education Hussam Elghussein -
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

Education Hussam Elghussein -
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

Education Nathan Maley -
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

Education Hussam Elghussein -
Two Vancouver Island University students got to help with food security and wellness in a remote community. In a blog,...

Pilot project coming to North Island College to expand seaweed industry

Education Nathan Maley -
North Island College is getting a new pilot project for their Campbell River campus.  NIC’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology...

Select North Island College students to receive funding as part of StrongerBC grant

Education Nathan Maley -
North Island College (NIC) students in programs for in-demand jobs are getting some funding.  The provincial government announced $3,500 will...

Students from NIC helping research, map out coastal kelp forests

Education Grant Warkentin -
North Island College students are helping keep an eye on the health of coastal kelp forests. Students in the college’s...
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B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

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British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial
The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

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Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

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After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 
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