Tag: NIC

Provincial Health Officer recommends return to in-person classes, UBC, UVic to briefly go online

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In a letter to post-secondary schools, Dr. Bonnie Henry said she feels in-person classes should continue citing classrooms being low risk for transmission.

Province funding new tech program at North Island College

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COURTENAY, B.C. - The provincial government is providing funding to North Island College for a new tech certificate program. The...

Funding for aquaculture research at NIC

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North Island College is receiving money to fund aquaculture research. The National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada...

Let the campaigning begin!

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Political parties in British Columbia are moving into high gear. The 2017 provincial election campaign is underway. The writ...

Province invests in TV and Film Crew Training at NIC

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The provincial government is making an investment in the film industry on Vancouver Island. Close to $500,000 is being given...

NIC forms partnership with Chinese city for new program

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North Island College has signed a partnership with the city of Tianjin in China to launch a new program...

NIC President taking sabbatical to learn from North Island communities

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North Island College's President is taking a leave of absence to learn from other communities in the region. John...

North Island College hosts career fair

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Those looking for work in the region are invited to a career fair on Wednesday, March 8th. North Island...

Wei Wai Kai artist to speak at NIC talk series

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A internationally renowned artist is excited to be talking to students. Campbell River-based Wei Wai Kai artist Sonny Assu will...

New trades pilot project at NIC

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A new pilot program is being set up at North Island College to help new trades students connect with...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

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The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

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Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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