Education

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...

Aug 11, 2020

New-look school supplies initiative gears up for busy campaign

NANAIMO - Helping local students get the school year started off right has taken on a new level of importance for the organizer of Fresh Start.Dave Lawrence of That 50's Barber Shop said their team of...

Aug 07, 2020

Unanswered questions at secondary schools leads SD 68 'to do list'

NANAIMO - It's unclear what program delivery will look like for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools with the province's K-12 education system returning to in-class instruction in September.In particular,...

Jul 31, 2020

In-class instruction resumes in September for K-12 students, new 'learning groups' adopted to reduce COVID-19 spread

NANAIMO - Students in the B.C.'s K-12 school system will return to the classroom in the fall. B.C.'s return to school plan was unveiled Wednesday, July 29, featuring students in class starting Sept. 8...

Jul 29, 2020

Stadium seating examined for Nanaimo's NDSS Community Field

NANAIMO - Thousands of new seats and stadium-style amenities could be added to the multi-use NDSS Community Field. Nanaimo councillors approved an exploratory report by sports facilities architect Dou...

Jul 28, 2020

Canada provides exception for U.S. students planning to study north of border

WASHINGTON - The federal government appears to have relaxed restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border that would have made it impossible for first-year university students from the United States to enter...

Jul 27, 2020

More than 400 child care, before and after school spaces to be built in Nanaimo area

NANAIMO - It's hoped new child care spaces opening in Nanaimo and Ladysmith will ease the burden on parents and care providers.The Ministry of Children and Family Development announced on Wednesday mo...

Jul 22, 2020

New child care centre incoming at VIU to help students and staff

NANAIMO - A new child care centre at VIU will help ease the burden on students who are also parents. The ministry of children and family development announced the creation of the new centre at VIU's N...

Jun 25, 2020

Four Nanaimo schools receiving nearly $19 million for upgrades, including seismic

NANAIMO - Four schools in Nanaimo are set to benefit from a large cash injection for seismic and other upgrades.Both Cilaire and Pleasant Valley elementary schools are the focus for $18.8 million in p...

Jun 19, 2020

Island remains flat for COVID-19 cases, community outbreaks indicate fragile defences

NANAIMO - Despite another rise in active cases, the number of daily confirmed positive COVID-19 tests remains low in the province and non-existent on Vancouver Island..Provincial health officer Dr. Bo...

Jun 18, 2020