Tag: Back to School

First bells of 2026-27 school year draw near

Education My Powell River Now Staff -
Students throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are returning for the 2026-27 school year Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Island Health offers back-to-school health tips as first bell draws near

Health Wylie Henderson -
“A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings,” said Island Health.

Officials offering safety tips for back to school season

News Justin Goulet -
Police across the province are reminding drivers to be extra cautious this week as kids head back to school....

Orientation day at VIU

News Justin Goulet -
It's orientation day at Vancouver Island University in Powell River. Campus Administrator Greg Cran says the orientation is held during...

Avoiding the back-to-school cold

News Justin Goulet -
The return of kids to classrooms also means the return of the annual back-to-school cold. Medical Health Officer Doctor Charmaine...

Students back in class at VIU

News Justin Goulet -
Students are back in class at Vancouver Island University's Powell River campus today. Campus Administrator Greg Cran says one of...

Number of students increases across province

News Justin Goulet -
Almost 529,000 students will be heading back to school across the province on Tuesday. BC's Minister of Education, Mike...

ICBC reminds drivers of on-road safety as kids head back to school

News Justin Goulet -
ICBC is reminding all road users to use extra caution in the coming days. Kids head back to school Tuesday....

Back to School Road Safety

News Justin Goulet -
The RCMP is reminding drivers to be extra cautious on their commute, starting next week. RCMP Constable Rob Gardner says...

Enrollment up at VIU

News Justin Goulet -
It's shaping up to be a positive year at Vancouver Island University. Campus Administrator Greg Cran says enrollment is up...

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