Indigenous chancellor working group reconvenes to focus on Indigenous learner successes, challenges

Castanet reports that Thompson Rivers University Chancellor DeDe DeRose has re-initiated a nationwide Indigenous university chancellors working group. The group —co-chaired by DeRose and University of the Fraser Valley Chancellor Jo-Anne Archibald—is primarily focused on addressing the challenges faced by Indigenous learners and celebrating their successes. Other topics of interest include residential school denialism and […]

The University of the Fraser Valley has introduced a new revenue-neutral fee structure for electric vehicle charging stations across campus. The university explained that the change will enable it to upkeep and improve its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, without seeking to generate a profit. “The introduction of user fees aligns with broader sustainability goals at […]

Several colleges and universities in British Columbia are marking GoByBike week with special campaigns and offerings. Okanagan College will be hosting Community Stations where cyclists will be able to enjoy refreshments, stamp a GoByBike Week passport, and socialize. Thompson Rivers University and the University of British Columbia are both encouraging friendly competition by offering awards […]

The University of the Fraser Valley has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with six local school districts—Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows, Mission, and Fraser-Cascade (Hope to Boston Bar)— supporting students’ journeys from kindergarten to postsecondary. The partners will align their efforts in six priority areas including Indigenous Engagement and Reconciliation, Future-Ready Skills, and Technology […]

Institutions across the country are launching nature-based events and sharing information in celebration of Earth Month this April. Royal Roads University and York University both announced events such as a forest walk, campus clean ups, and an invasive plant removal activity. The Royal Roads Library has also created Earth Day displays. The University of Saskatchewan […]

Four institutions are reportedly considering or engaging in job cuts in response to declining student enrolment and the impacts of the international student cap. Conestoga College is reportedly discussing further layoffs with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. Keyano College, which is projecting a further 40% decline in student enrolment this year, says that it […]

The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated the opening of its Lá:léms Ye EverGreen student residence and an expanded Cascade Café dining hall last week. The six-storey mass-timber residence has space for nearly 400 students and contains secure bike storage, shower facilities, and shared spaces for students to connect. The expanded Cascade Café dining hall […]

The University of the Fraser Valley is planning to develop its underutilized campus lands through the UFV Properties Trust with the goal of enlivening its campus environments and generating revenue. The trust will develop the university’s underutilized land over the next few years, creating liveable communities beside its Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses with amenities that […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are marking Open Education Week by recognizing and sharing the benefits of affordable and accessible education. BCcampus has sponsored several events at British Columbia institutions including a virtual talk; panel discussions at Thompson Rivers University and Vancouver Community College; and a hands-on exploration of Open Educational Resources (OER) for Douglas College […]

Canada’s Top 100 Employers has released its top British Columbia employers for 2026 and several postsecondary institutions appeared in the list. British Columbia Institute of Technology was celebrated for its pension offerings. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of the Fraser Valley were recognized for their maternity and parental leave offerings. Camosun […]