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Ceremonial First Nations paddles to be part of NIC Convocation ceremonies

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

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

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...

North Island College student housing construction gets underway

As the cost of living continues to rise, North Island College says as many 217 students could have housing...

North Island College to hold student art exhibition

Art created by students at North Island College will be showcased at an upcoming art exhibition on Friday. The pieces...

Provincial Health Officer recommends return to in-person classes, UBC, UVic to briefly go online

In a letter to post-secondary schools, Dr. Bonnie Henry said she feels in-person classes should continue citing classrooms being low risk for transmission.

NIC Courtenay campus closed today

The North Island College's Courtenay campus is closed today following a water main break. All the other campuses are...

Province funding new tech program at North Island College

COURTENAY, B.C. - The provincial government is providing funding to North Island College for a new tech certificate program. The...

North Island College kicking off artist visitations

Story by James Wood, 98.9 The Goat COURTENAY, B.C- Artists will be heading to the Comox Valley campus of North...

Lamb Re-elected as North Island College Board Chair

Derek Lamb has been re-elected Board Chair at North Island College. The businessperson was first elected to the spot...

Island Film Industry on the Rise

The Vancouver Island Film Commission is looking forward to the development of the industry in the region. Commissioner Joan Miller...

Funding for aquaculture research at NIC

North Island College is receiving money to fund aquaculture research. The National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada...

Let the campaigning begin!

Political parties in British Columbia are moving into high gear. The 2017 provincial election campaign is underway. The writ...

Province invests in TV and Film Crew Training at NIC

The provincial government is making an investment in the film industry on Vancouver Island. Close to $500,000 is being given...

NIC forms partnership with Chinese city for new program

North Island College has signed a partnership with the city of Tianjin in China to launch a new program...

NIC President taking sabbatical to learn from North Island communities

North Island College's President is taking a leave of absence to learn from other communities in the region. John...
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Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”
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