Tag: NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE

NIC recognized with national graphic design award for branding

The marketing and future students team at North Island College (NIC) has won a graphic design award. 

North Island College student takes gold at Skills Canada

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

North Island College announces new vice-president to begin in June

The college said Kelly Shopland will step into the role on June 22 after spending more than a decade as NIC’s executive director of Indigenous education.

Highstreet to contribute $1 million towards NICF

The North Island College Foundation and B.C.-based real estate development company Highstreet have formed a partnership aimed at supporting students entering the trades.

NIC adds more rural nurse training seats with help of provincial funding

Nursing students from rural communities on the North Island will have more opportunities to pursue their career paths closer to home thanks to new funding. 

North Island College adjusting programs, staffing amid revenue decline

North Island College said it is making program and staffing changes as it responds to financial pressures affecting post-secondary institutions across Canada.

NIC board approves suspension of 15 programs

North Island College is suspending 15 programs after its board approved recommendations from an expedited program review.

North Island College looking to suspend 15 programs and courses for September 2026

North Island College’s Board of Governors will soon decide whether 15 programs will continue in the fall. 

North Island College offering below rate housing 

Students across BC are faced with several burdens as they return to the classroom with increases in tuition, books...

UPDATE: 137 COVID cases linked to UVic cluster, 15 Omicron variant

There are now 124 cases associated with the cluster at the university. The health authority says the cases are associated with people who attended an off-campus event.

North Island College offering film training for tiskÊ·at Mill workers

After more than 200 workers lost their jobs at Catalyst tiskÊ·at Mill, NIC has offered free film industry training to workers.

Early Childhood Education program expanded at North Island College

COURTENAY, B.C. – The provincial government has announced funding to expand the Early Childhood Education program at North Island...

Province funding new tech program at North Island College

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - The provincial government is providing funding to North Island College for a new tech certificate...

Metal workers in demand in northern Vancouver Island

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C.- North Island College welding grads are in high demand across Northern Vancouver Island. Brayden Austin is one...

John Bowman reappointed as NIC president

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C.- John Bowman will return for a second term as President and CEO of North Island College. The...

New chef instructor joining NIC for free prep cook program

North Island College is welcoming a new chef instructor who got his start in Japan. Avi Sternberg is joining the...

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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

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