Selkirk announces closure of Victoria Street Campus

Selkirk College will be closing one of its Nelson campuses at the end of the academic year, in order to mitigate an anticipated ongoing budget shortfall of between $3M and $4M in 2026-27. The Canadian Press says that the college has been affected by the decline in international students. Selkirk Board Chair Amed Naqvi called the campus closure a “difficult but necessary step” in ensuring the college’s sustainability. The intakes for the Blacksmithing, Ceramics, and Textile Arts programs offered at the Victoria Street campus have been suspended. All students will be supported through to graduation, and the college is working with unions and impacted employees.