The aircraft are operating out of 19 Wing Comox while conducting simulated close-air-support missions near Comox, northwest of Campbell River and over the mainland near Mount Waddington.
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.
More families on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will soon have expanded access to free legal support aimed at resolving disputes outside court.
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.Â
The health authority said the award recognizes youth who are taking action to reduce harms from substances such as alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs through school projects, education or peer support.
North Island College said it is making program and staffing changes as it responds to financial pressures affecting post-secondary institutions across Canada.
The Wounded Warriors Run B.C. 2026 team is embarking on an 800-kilometre, eight-day journey from Port Hardy to Victoria to raise funds and awareness for mental health programs.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.