Education

Budding entrepreneurs show off business skills at south Nanaimo school

NANAIMO - A large collection of fifth and sixth graders are getting an early start on learning what it's like to run their own business. About 50 Georgia Avenue Elementary students completed a 12-week...

May 09, 2023

SD 68 aims to launch before and after school pilot program in September

NANAIMO - While a few details still need to be ironed out, School District 68 intends to provide on-site care at two of its schools starting this fall.A pilot project on a cost recovery basis was appr...

Apr 28, 2023

'We hear the community:' school board scraps displacement of Gabriola Island students

NANAIMO - Addressing mounting capacity crunch issues at Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) won't involve busing Gabriola Island students away.Following a month-long consultation process, Nanaimo...

Mar 30, 2023

Nearly 70 children now believed to have died at former Alberni residential school site

Editor's Note: This story addresses tragedies at former residential school sites and may be unsettling for some readers. Discretion is advised. Direct links to support resources are included at the bo...

Feb 21, 2023

'We're seeing a growing need for extra services:' additional substance use and mental health resources announced for SD 68

NANAIMO - Incoming supports are aimed at tackling the growing number of local students dealing with mental health and substance use challenges.The provincial Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions a...

Feb 02, 2023

SD68 launches public consultations to address NDSS capacity crunch

NANAIMO - Local school board trustees are asking for guidance in establishing solutions for over-subscribed Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS). During its Wednesday, Jan. 25 regular board meetin...

Daryl Major Jan 30, 2023

New classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary caps $3M upgrade to boost capacity

NANAIMO - Upgrades to increase capacity and the number of classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary are complete.Students returned from the winter break to four new classrooms located in the main building at ...

Jan 18, 2023

'We've cleared your record:' Vancouver Island Regional Library goes fine free

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) officials are done trying to nickel and dime their clientele. As of January 1 2023, outstanding fines involving all adult items at the agency's 39 lo...

Jan 05, 2023

All options on the table for over-capacity Nanaimo District Secondary School

NANAIMO - School District 68 is trying to figure out how to address a growing enrolment problem at their largest school.Capacity at aging Nanaimo District Secondary School (NDSS) continues to grow. It...

Dec 08, 2022

Push for higher vaccination rates made as flu virus clamps down on young people

NANAIMO - Influenza cases continue rising as provincial health officials attempt to combat low vaccination rates among youth.Provincial health officials outlined an increase of flu cases is leading to...

Dec 05, 2022