USask, VCC launch certificate programs

The University of Saskatchewan and Vancouver Community College have each launched new certificate programs this week. USask’s Introductory Agriculture certificate provides learners with a base level of knowledge about agriculture in the prairies. Open to students from a variety of backgrounds, the certificate can be transferred into other programs at the university. Meanwhile, VCC’s Digital […]

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langara College, and Vancouver Community College have each announced adjustments to their staffing numbers and initiatives in response to the ongoing impact of the international student cap. The Vancouver Sun reports that KPU is expecting a nearly 60% decrease in international student headcount compared to two years ago and, by extension, a […]

Last week, postsecondary instructors, staff, and students gathered outside the Vancouver Art Gallery to protest the Government of Canada’s cap on international student enrolment. The rally, organized by Vancouver Community College instructors, drew participants from institutions across the Vancouver area. Protesters expressed their opposition to job losses and program cuts linked to the cap. VCC […]

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 colleges and universities in the Vancouver region closed their campuses earlier this week as the region contended with the recent snowfall. CBC reports that Environment Canada issued several snowfall, arctic outflow, and extreme cold warnings for parts of the province. Several institutions temporarily closed their doors and moved their classes online, including the British […]

Several postsecondary institutions are welcoming the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year celebrations. At Brock University, students participated in a panel discussion and games. Dalhousie University’s International Centre organized events like fortune telling, a mahjong night, and make-your-own dumplings workshop. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hosting a calligraphy workshop and bubble tea and waffle […]

Instructors and students rallied earlier this week at Vancouver Community College to protest the termination of the college’s Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program. LINC will close by the end of March due to federal funding cuts to the program that were announced before the winter break. City News reports that the cancellation […]

Memorial University, Red River College Polytechnic, and Vancouver Community College have each announced special bursaries and tuition waivers to encourage enrolment and make postsecondary education more financially accessible. The Memorial Faculty of Medicine Vision Program has launched a new pathway for applicants with low socioeconomic status, which includes an application fee waiver, a bursary toward […]

Vancouver Community College is launching a post-degree diploma program in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance in January 2025. Students in the program will learn how to identify and manage IT risks and develop incident response and disaster recovery plans. They will gain skills in areas such as privacy and security frameworks, risk communication, enterprise IT […]

Adler University and Vancouver Community College are partnering to enhance accessibility and educational support for students. This initiative will provide VCC students who have undiagnosed learning challenges access to psychoeducational assessments through Adler Community Health Services. Following the assessments, VCC’s Student Services and Accessibility Services will tailor resources and accommodations to better support these students […]