In The News

For Kyla, who was born and raised in Prince Rupert, the outdoors has always been a huge part of life. “I was always the kid who was constantly looking for critters or reading field guidebooks,” Kyla says. She spent many summers living with her grandparents on their boat, exploring the B.C. coast. She recalls hiking and paddling local creeks with her grandfather, a professional creekwalker with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and helping him assess salmon populations. These experiences helped build a passion for the outdoors and science.

Second-year students in Selkirk College’s Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology Program are helping shape Nelson’s future by developing action plans to advance the goals outlined in the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP)—Nelson 2050: Leading the Way Together.

The College of New Caledonia (CNC) invites prospective students, families, and community members to explore opportunities for academic and career success at its upcoming Open Houses:

Kebs Liu's introduction to professional cooking in 2010 was far from glamorous. Following a friend's lead, the 18-year-old nervously approached the chef at Vancouver’s legendary Irish Heather pub. He landed the job on the spot, launching a career that has now unexpectedly turned him into one of the city’s most exciting ice cream makers.

Kukpi7s, Elders and community members from the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council held ceremony with Okanagan College on Feb. 4 in Secwepemcúl’ecw – at the College’s Salmon Arm campus – pledging Me7 elkstwécw-kt – to work in partnership – to better future generations.

Langara College’s Environmental Studies course, ENVS 2100, now uses a campus-based living lab model that places sustainability projects directly at Langara. Through hands-on work connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, students link coursework with visible, real-world impact while helping improve their own campus community in Vancouver.

Camosun College has once again been named one of BC’s Top Employers in 2026 for its commitment to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for approximately 1,400 employees, including faculty, support staff and administration.

The East Kootenay Career and Job Fair returns to College of the Rockies gymnasium on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., connecting job seekers, students, and employers from across the region. The first hour of the event will be sensory friendly for those who benefit from a quieter space.

For the second year in a row, the NLC Rodeo Team hosted the Food Round Up, collecting donations for our local food banks. The initiative partnered with Dawson Co-op again this year to maximize our efforts.

Langara College's Dental Reception Short Certificate program can be completed in 11 weekends or 17 weeks (evening/weekday). The program will prepare students for in-demand dental receptionist roles in dental offices across British Columbia.