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North Island College student takes gold at Skills Canada

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

A North Island College student has earned a gold medal at the Skills Canada competition in Toronto.

Nathan Munro won gold in the Heavy Vehicle Technology category and qualified for the national competition after earning top spot at the provincial competition in Abbotsford in April.

Munro is a Level 2 heavy-duty student. The competition saw him work through six different stations, including hydraulics, electronics, drivetrain and undercarriage.

“I really didn’t have a lot of expectations,” Munro said. “I was going for the experience.”

The annual Skills Canada event was held May 27 to 30. It is a multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices, with more than 550 competitors representing all regions of the country.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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