Education

Early literacy program helping immigrant families lands funding extension

NANAIMO - Literacy Central Vancouver Island has a better read on the future of a popular school readiness program.A five year funding extension for IPALS ensures the initiative will continue increasin...

Feb 07, 2021

NDSS, Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh add new COVID-19 cases

NANAIMO - Two Nanaimo schools have added more COVID-19 cases.Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District confirmed a series of exposure events at NDSS for Jan. 27, 28 and Feb. 1 and 2. This builds on the previo...

Feb 05, 2021

Despite success, advanced drug testing breakthrough from VIU not receiving funding

NANAIMO - A tool created at Vancouver Island University to save lives isn't being used to its full potential due to a lack of funding. The project created by Dr. Chris Gill and his team at VIU uses de...

Jan 29, 2021

COVID-19 case confirmed at Ballenas Secondary, third in SD69

PARKSVILLE - The third COVID-19 case within the Qualicum School District has been confirmed. An exposure event at Ballenas Secondary School on Friday, Jan. 22 and the morning of Monday, Jan. 25 was co...

Jan 27, 2021

Demolition begins for burned out Franklyn St. gym in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Work has begun tearing down a once valuable community hall for Nanaimo families and those in need. Demolition of the old Franklyn St. gym in downtown Nanaimo, at the corner of Franklyn and W...

Jan 27, 2021

VIU expects budget deficit amid diminished international student revenue

NANAIMO - COVID-19 restrictions preventing many, valuable international students from attending classes is having ripple effects for VIU's bottom line.The university's international student headcount ...

Jan 27, 2021

Old Coombs Community Hall fondly remembered after devastating fire

COOMBS - A substantial fire levelling the historic old Coombs Community Hall is igniting memories and emotions for those deeply tied to the site.The nearly 100-year-old structure on Hwy. 4 in the spra...

Jan 15, 2021

VIU expanding in-demand community mental health worker program

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University has recognized the need for more community mental health workers. The university has expanded the program to two cohorts instead of one, meaning it now runs year ...

Jan 10, 2021

Temporary crossing guard keeping Ecole North Oyster students safe on busy road

NANAIMO - A temporary crossing guard is now helping young students cross a busy road to safely get to school. The guard at Ecole North Oyster began on Monday, Jan. 4. They're at the Cedar Rd. crosswal...

Jan 08, 2021

COVID-19 exposure recorded at Nanaimo high school

NANAIMO - The number of schools in Nanaimo confirmed to have a COVID-19 exposure has grown. Island Health and SD68 confirmed on Monday, Dec. 7 there was a COVID-19 exposure at Nanaimo District Seconda...

Dec 07, 2020