Education

Funding secured to sprout school based urban food farm in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A large under-used patch of grass at Nanaimo's old Woodlands Secondary School site is poised to shift to a flourishing food garden by next spring.Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools landed a $1...

Dec 12, 2021

Everybody Deserves a Smile: Nanaimo students show homeless community they care

NANAIMO - Students at a Nanaimo elementary school are taking ownership of a powerful project to show the homeless community they care.Fairview Community School students are busy creating heartfelt car...

Dec 06, 2021

VIDEO: 'We're just thrilled:' iconic Christmas lights tradition returns to mid-Island

QUALICUM BEACH - Following an unusually dark and quiet 2020 winter season at Milner Gardens, crowds are returning for the popular holiday spectacle.An ever-growing display of more than 100,000 Christm...

Dec 03, 2021

Nanaimo-Ladysmith sets new record for high school graduation rates

NANAIMO - Secondary school students in Nanaimo and Ladysmith have done what no-other class has done before.Of the 1,075 resident students enrolled in grade 12 studies for the 2021/21 school year, 88.7...

Nov 25, 2021

High school football, soccer team given travel ban exemption for provincials from SD68

NANAIMO - Emotions switched from outrage to elation for those involved with John Barsby Community School's football programs.The junior and senior varsity AA football teams were informed this week the...

Nov 24, 2021

Seamless daycare program opening at Nanaimo's Departure Bay Elementary

NANAIMO - An expanded provincial pilot project is looking to cut the disruption for young children between school and daycare.One kindergarten classroom at Nanaimo's Departure Bay Elementary Eco-Schoo...

Oct 20, 2021

Parking concerns boil over at Frank J. Ney Elementary School

NANAIMO - Parking challenges forced a contentious start to the school year for those around Frank J. Ney Elementary School. A small group of residents are discouraging parents from using popular drop-...

Sep 08, 2021

Classes resume for local students as schools take another step towards normal

NANAIMO - It's the most wonderful time of the year for parents, teachers and students.Classes resume across the region with students returning for a partial day on Tuesday, Sept. 7 before in-class lea...

Sep 07, 2021

Free youth bus fares to help encourage next generation of transit riders

NANAIMO - Children under the age of 12 won't have to pay to get on board public transit systems throughout the province starting Wednesday, Sept. 1.RDN board chair Tyler Brown strongly supports the dr...

Aug 30, 2021

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