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VIU Fest offers activities and learning experiences for all ages 

Vancouver Island University Tyler Hay -
Vancouver Island University will host its biggest community event of the year this month.

First bells of 2026-27 school year draw near

Education Wylie Henderson -
Students throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are returning for the 2026-27 school year Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Province funds new before and after school childcare in school on Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast 

Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools Tyler Hay -
The B.C. government is funding 1,200 new before- and after-school child-care spaces in schools, including in Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley, Campbell River and Sechelt. 

Majority of B.C. teachers concerned AI is impacting critical thinking skills, finds survey

Education Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Teachers' Federation said educators need a bigger voice in shaping school AI policies as teachers raise concerns about the technology's effects on students.

Free food market will open on VIU campus 

Vancouver Island University Tyler Hay -
Loaves and Fishes will open a new free food market next week at Vancouver Island University. 

Deconstruction of École Davis Road site in Ladysmith set to begin

Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools Wylie Henderson -
The Davis Road Dog Park will remain open during deconstruction but is expected to close in mid-2027 when construction of the new school begins.

Increased capacity aims to reduce wait time for in-demand apprenticeships at VIU 

Vancouver Island University Tyler Hay -
Vancouver Island University will have more capacity to train people in skilled trades starting this year. The province says its Look West strategy will create 64 new seats for students at the Nanaimo campus

VIU launches new Democratic Leadership Certificate 

Vancouver Island University Tyler Hay -
Vancouver Island University has launched a new program for students with political or other public-service aspirations. 

VIU launches updated technology diploma with AI focus

Vancouver Island University Tyler Hay -
Vancouver Island University has revamped its web development diploma into a program focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and business skills. 

Six new classrooms to open at Wellington Secondary next school year 

Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools Tyler Hay -
Students and staff celebrated the completion of an expansion at Wellington Secondary School in Nanaimo this week. 

VIU approves budget with $1 million surplus 

Vancouver Island University Tyler Hay -
Vancouver Island University says it has approved its 2026-27 budget with a $1-million surplus after finishing the 2025-26 year with a $5.3-million surplus. 
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