VIU to add 64 seats in carpentry, RV service technician apprenticeship programs

Vancouver Island University will add 64 new seats for trades training in 2026–27 through the Government of British Columbia’s Look West strategy. These additional seats will bring VIU’s total number of trades training seats up to 1,550, reducing wait lists for the most in-demand apprenticeship programs. Of these seats, 16 will be for carpentry and […]

Vancouver Island University will be offering a new pathway for aspiring leaders who are interested in practical leadership training. Starting this Fall, VIU’s Democratic Leadership certificate will be available as part of a degree program or as a standalone credential. This mentorship-based program provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to work […]

Vancouver Island University is now offering an updated technology diploma: the Business Information Technology Systems diploma. This diploma replaces VIU’s Web and Mobile Development diploma, which was paused for a review. The updated offering has a stronger focus on AI, cybersecurity, and business skills, shaped by industry feedback. Students will engage in technical training and […]

Across the country, postsecondary institutions are celebrating Pride Month with events and resources. Alberta University of the Arts shared reading lists and resources for those interested in learning more, while institutions such as Georgian College and Okanagan College announced special parties and gatherings to bring the community together to celebrate diversity and belonging. Institutions such […]

In recent weeks, institutions from across Canada have approved and published their balanced budgets for 2026–27. Given reduced revenues at several of these institutions, several of the budgets reflect cost-cutting efforts such as organizational restructuring and programming reductions, as well as revenue-generating activities such as ancillary services. Institutions also highlighted some of the areas they […]

Several Canadian campus radio stations are facing uncertainty in the wake of budget cuts to various postsecondary programs. City News reports that students often get their start through campus radio stations such as University of Guelph’s CFRU 93.3 FM and Vancouver Island University’s CHLY 101.7 FM. However, the campus stations at institutions such as the […]

Several institutions across Canada are celebrating Co-op & Work-Integrated Learning Month this March. CEWIL Canada is providing institutions with marketing assets to celebrate the month and encouraging communities to use #WILbuilds on social media. Camosun College’s library and Career Lab have curated a themed book display and invited students to visit the Career Lab to […]

Vancouver Island University has launched the Ripples of Change campaign, which will raise funds for scholarships, awards, and bursaries. This campaign will run until Spring 2027 with the goal of raising $2M to boost the number of financial awards available, as well as their amounts. “Every gift creates a ripple of impact and helps a […]

Institutions across the country are holding events in the upcoming weeks to celebrate Black History Month. Institutions are inviting their communities to participate in interactive activities including Brock University’s Afro-Caribbean Night, Red Deer Polytechnic’s Button Making and Hair Braiding events, SMU’s Paint Your Flag 2.0 event, the University of Guelph’s African Street Eats cooking class, […]

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is conducting an investigation into the death of business instructor Laura Gover-Basar, who taught at Camosun College and Vancouver Island University. The police have reportedly arrested and charged Gover-Basar’s ex-husband. Camosun and VIU each shared statements about Gover-Basar. “Her passing leaves a profound sense of loss within the […]