Tag Archives: Education
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...
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
Sizable seismic upgrades completed at Cilaire Elementary
NANAIMO - After being closed for a full school year, full seismic upgrades at Nanaimo's Cilaire Elementary School are complete. During a Friday, Nov. 25 ceremony, members of the school board and other...
Nov 27, 2022