Tag Archives: Education
B.C. government matches federal funding for TRU genomics lab, research to improve understanding of climate change
KAMLOOPS - Matching federal funding announced in spring, the B.C. government is contributing nearly $850,000 towards research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) that will enhance understanding of mic...
Aug 15, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for federal employees, many travellers
Ottawa will require federal employees, workers in federally regulated industries and many travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, marking an "evolution" in the government's position on vaccine m...
Aug 13, 2021
Annual Perseids meteor shower lights up night sky
NANAIMO - The stars have aligned for unobstructed views of an annual meteor shower sending flashes of streaks through the overnight sky.VIU astronomy professor Dr. Gregory Arkos said the Perseids mete...
Aug 11, 2021
Island Health says 'Walk-In Wednesday' a success in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An effort to reduce barriers to people getting a COVID-19 vaccination is considered successful by Island Health. The health authority said 293 people walked in to the Beban Park community cl...
Aug 06, 2021
Valuable Fresh Start program expands to provide more kids with school supplies
NANAIMO - It's hoped 2021 will be the biggest yet for an annual fundraiser providing supplies and a snazzy, new hair cut to students before their first day of school. The Fresh Start event, normally h...
Aug 06, 2021
New women-led non-profit opening doors and listening to all who need it
NANAIMO - A welcoming space on the ground floor of a downtown Nanaimo landmark is now open for all those looking for someone to talk to. The Rise Bridge Project, spearheaded by women focused on empowe...
Aug 05, 2021
TRU gets ready for in-person classes, welcomes international students
KAMLOOPS - Since the start of the pandemic, Kamloops has been feeling empty without students flooding in from out-of-town. But all of that is about to change, as Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is ge...
Aug 04, 2021
SD73's insurance provider for international students suffers cybersecurity breach
KAMLOOPS - School District No. 73 (SD73, Kamloops-Thompson) said it was notified that guard.me, the travel and medical insurance provider for its international student program, experienced a cybersecu...
Aug 01, 2021
Incoming child care spaces at SD68 schools delayed
NANAIMO - Numerous child care spaces at schools throughout Nanaimo and Ladysmith won't be ready for the fall. SD68 informed the public on Wednesday, July 28 construction at four schools is delayed, im...
Jul 28, 2021
SD73 amends dress code, aims for free choice while staying safe
KAMLOOPS - SD73 will have a district-wide dress code for the 2021-22 academic year. During Monday's (July 5) board of education meeting, the newly-introduced dress code showed that students should be ...
Jul 06, 2021
