In The News

At BC Colleges, we want to acknowledge the successes of our colleges, especially excellence in teaching and community building. We celebrate the many milestones, projects, collaborations and announcements from our colleges on our website, in our monthly newsletter, and throughout our social media channels.

Read about the latest news and activities happening at colleges throughout BC in this month’s What’s New at BC Colleges? e-newsletter.


North Island College Responds to Critical Demand for Child Care Spaces Tag: North Island College

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A new centre dedicated to Early Childhood Educators and new child care spaces will be coming to the Comox Valley, thanks to a new $14.2 million investment from the Province and support from the Government of Canada through the 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 Canada-British Columbia Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

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North Island College's New Pre-Health Program to Help Fill Island Health Care Gaps Tag: North Island College

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A new dedicated university-level pathway at North Island College will help make it easier for students to pursue careers in the medical and health sciences. The Island Pre-Health Science program was developed in response to the growing demand for health science and medical professionals across the region. Applications are open now, with the first intake starting in September.

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North Island College Elder in Residence on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation "Much More than a Holiday" Tag: North Island College

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Sept. 30 marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “It is a day to honour and recognize the ones who survived, and remember and honour the ones who were murdered in the schools,” she said. “But I don’t think it should be called a holiday. Holidays (imply) everybody having good times, and all that. This is a time where we should be remembering, and having ceremonies, to remember all those who didn’t make it, and all the ones who were traumatized for life from their experiences there.”

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