Tag: John Bowman

John Bowman reappointed as NIC president

News Justin Goulet - December 12, 2017

COURTENAY, B.C.- John Bowman will return for a second term as President and CEO of North Island College. The NIC...

NIC Board Reviewing Pay Parking on Thursday

News Justin Goulet - September 27, 2017

North Island College's Board of Governors is reviewing the issue of paid parking at its Comox Valley campus on...

Funding for aquaculture diploma program at NIC

News Justin Goulet - March 27, 2017

North Island College is looking forward to growing their aquaculture diploma course. The provincial government has announced that the...

NIC President taking sabbatical to learn from North Island communities

News Justin Goulet - March 15, 2017

North Island College's President is taking a leave of absence to learn from other communities in the region. John...

NIC President praises BC Colleges

News Justin Goulet - March 8, 2017

The President of North Island College is praising the government's announcement on BC Colleges Day. Minister of Advanced Education...

North Island College to connect with smaller communities

News Justin Goulet - April 15, 2016

North Island College is putting a focus on connecting with its smaller communities. President John Bowman says the college has...

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2026 BC Election October 14, 2026

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

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RCMP October 14, 2026

Comox Valley RCMP have arrested several youths and seized electric bikes and scooters following reports of dangerous riding in Courtenay.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health October 14, 2026

The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit October 14, 2026

Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

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