Tag Archives: Education
Fresh Start charts positive beginning to school year for Nanaimo area students
NANAIMO - Giving students a sharp look and supplies to start the school year, while giving their families a much-need financial break is what Fresh Start is all about.Dozens of mid island school stude...
Aug 29, 2021
Kamloops teachers and support staff welcome additional safety measures for back-to-school
KAMLOOPS - On Tuesday, the province announced its health and safety plan as students, teachers, and staff prepare to head back to school in a couple of weeks. On Wednesday, CFJC Today caught up with t...
Aug 25, 2021
TRU to welcome back students with vaccine passports, COVID protocols - staff has mixed feelings
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is preparing to reopen its doors to more than 10,000 students in a few weeks.But even with these new protocols in place, faculty and staff have mixed feelin...
Aug 25, 2021
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations 'off the table' for school district 68 employees
NANAIMO - Union leaders representing teachers and support staff in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools say they won't initiate the idea of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their members.Jeremy Inscho,...
Aug 25, 2021
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
