VCC cancels Fall intake of nursing program due to budget constraints

Vancouver Community College has reportedly cancelled the Fall 2026 intake of its nursing program due to budgetary constraints. VCC is expected to resume offering the program in 2027, reports CBC. BC Nurses’ Union President Adriane Gear said that the news is concerning because of the number of nursing vacancies in the province, especially at a […]

Colleges and Institutes Canada and a delegation of college and polytechnic leaders are currently engaged in a week-long mission to India. Several institutional leaders have joined the delegation: Ajay Patel (Vancouver Community College), Ann Marie Vaughan (Humber Polytechnic), Craig Stephenson (Centennial College), Laura Jo Gunter (NAIT), and Sean Kennedy (Niagara College). Building on the recently […]

The Centre for Digital Media, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Community College, and the Vancouver Film School have received support from partners DigiBC and Netflix for their respective creative technology programs. The partners have disbursed Creative Technology Gateway Sponsorships to create fully funded seats in animation and VFX art programs at both VCC and VFS. They […]

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 […]

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 […]