BC invests nearly $4M into ABE and ELL pathway programs

The Government of British Columbia has invested nearly $4M Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) pathway programs at 11 public postsecondary institutions and Native Education College. The funding will support 23 new pathway programs until the end of August 2026. These programs will help students transition into postsecondary programs with tailored programs […]

Several postsecondary institutions have been named on the BC Top Employers list for 2025. Hosted by Canada’s Top 100, the annual competition evaluates British Columbia employers in eight criteria, including employee communications; performance management; and training and skills development. This year, the following postsecondary institutions were acknowledged for fostering positive work environments: British Columbia Institute […]

Police have resolved an incident in New Westminster that led to the evacuation of Douglas College’s campus and other downtown areas. On Tuesday morning, New Westminster Police Department said that a threat was made against the courthouse; police subsequently urged those in the vicinity–including Douglas students–to leave immediately. The Canadian Press reports that Douglas cancelled […]

Douglas College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (BScHIM) has received accreditation from the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM). With this accreditation, BScHIM graduates are eligible to write the CCHIM National Certification Exam to attain a Certified Health Information Management professional designation. The program—which Douglas says is the first of its kind […]