📷 A Harbour Air Seaplane lands in the Nanaimo Harbour in front of Protection Island. Photo by Jesse Woodward.
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Vancouver Island University (VIU) is ramping up its Trades program, adding 64 seats in the coming year with investment from the Province. The Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills announced VIU is expanding the skilled trades training seats in Nanaimo in 2026-27.
Read MoreNanaimo began its yearly summer water quality monitoring program on June 16, informing citizens that regular testing will continue throughout the season. Every year, the City of Nanaimo performs routine water testing of the area’s bodies of water and beaches, checking for bacteria to ensure they are safe for the public.
Read MoreOn April 14, 2016, the Government of British Columbia declared a public health emergency in response to the increase in toxic drug deaths happening across the province.
Read MoreFor many people, sexual health was only something taught to them in high school. Vancouver Island University Students’ Union wants to go further in breaking down stigma and opening up conversion around sexual health and consent.
Read MoreEvery year, world leaders, scientists and climate activists meet to make decisions around addressing the climate crisis, and this year, some students from Vancouver Island University were able to witness it.
Read MoreA new service through Vancouver Island University’s Career Studio is helping students dress for success for interviews, events and presentations.
Read MoreVancouver Island University has been recognized for its work on campus raising awareness around gender-based violence.
Read MoreStudents at Vancouver Island University are tired of seeing programs and services at VIU get cut, and now they are calling on the provincial government to make a change.
Read MoreAs many new and returning students are settling into campus life at Vancouver Island University, students through the campus health and wellness centre want to educate students to make sure they know the impacts of the ongoing toxic drug crisis.
Read MoreKyle Wickland was excited when he was accepted to the Master of Community Planning program at Vancouver Island University this year.
Read MoreIt’s official, Nanaimo now holds the record for the world’s largest Nanaimo bar.
Read MoreCandidates in Nanaimo–Ladysmith will have opportunities to speak with voters at upcoming candidate meetings in the riding.
Read MoreVancouver Island University students are going to have a say in whether they approve of a new fee to support the construction of a new student activity centre.
Read MoreIt has been a busy year for Leah Vaisanen as she finishes up her studies while running a program tackling food insecurity on campus.
Read MoreIn prior years, Vancouver Island University students could access the library 24-7, but in the last year, this has changed to reduced hours, leaving many students annoyed.
Read MoreAfter a three-month-long protest on Vancouver Island University, two student protesters are wondering why they have been suspended from the school.
Read MoreWhen the VIU ElderCollege came to an end in 2023, members of the community came together to not lose the opportunities to continue offering lifelong learning experiences.
Read MoreAfter almost five years fully online, Vancouver Island University’s school student press, The Navigator, has announced its return to print.
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