Students

Dakota Daykin stands in front of his pickup truck he uses to get to Interurban Campus. (Courtesy of Sam Tyson)

Students worry Saanich construction will ‘bottleneck’ traffic near campus

Future BC Hydro cable construction is planned to begin in 2026

 

The federal government is changing the financial requirements for international students wishing to study in Canada. (Photo courtesy of UVic)

‘$10,000 a year to $20,635’: Changes coming for international study permits

The increase will be the first of its kind since the early 2000s

 

Left to right, Sebastian Medina, Juan Ochoa and Sama Osman display the Hanoi Droid they have been working on for four months. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Students showcase 3D-printed robot and more at B.C. college

Camosun technology students display their final projects on campus

 

Left to right, Sebastian Medina, Juan Ochoa and Sama Osman display the Hanoi Droid they have been working on for four months. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Students showcase 3D-printed robot and more at Camosun College

The technology students display their final projects on campus

Left to right, Sebastian Medina, Juan Ochoa and Sama Osman display the Hanoi Droid they have been working on for four months. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Premier David Eby stands beside the new UVic residence that has provided hundreds of students with housing since it opened in September. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

New UVic residence provides housing to hundreds of students

The complex that opened in September is an affordable option in the local rental market

Premier David Eby stands beside the new UVic residence that has provided hundreds of students with housing since it opened in September. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for Tristan Seeger’s family after the 15-year-old died after being struck by a vehicle in Kelowna. (GoFundMe)

GoFundMe set up for family of teen fatally struck by vehicle in Kelowna

The money will go towards his celebration of life, a commemorative bench, and family counselling

A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for Tristan Seeger’s family after the 15-year-old died after being struck by a vehicle in Kelowna. (GoFundMe)
The University of British Columbia Orchards Common student housing complex is seen in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canadian universities bet on international students. Global shifts present risks

International events and politics can have a big impact on how many students come to Canada

The University of British Columbia Orchards Common student housing complex is seen in Vancouver, on Friday, October 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Housing affordability for students continues to be a huge issue, and there have been social implications as a result, according to some students. (Courtesy of the City of Victoria)

Victoria housing crisis creates social divide for post-secondary students

On-campus and off-campus living has created a social divide, some students say

Housing affordability for students continues to be a huge issue, and there have been social implications as a result, according to some students. (Courtesy of the City of Victoria)
A elementary student arrives for his first day back to school in Montreal, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Returning to school in September can be a “mixed picture” for students as some deal with higher levels of anxiety as change can be a stressful situation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

New school year can lead to higher levels of anxiety for students: B.C. doctor

BC Children’s Hospital noted increase in mental-health visits at start of 2022-23 school year

A elementary student arrives for his first day back to school in Montreal, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Returning to school in September can be a “mixed picture” for students as some deal with higher levels of anxiety as change can be a stressful situation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Vince Strem lines up the Our Lady Of the Rockies marching band at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Our Lady Of The Rockies strikes up the band for Chemainus visit

Impressive sight and sound spectacular with nearly 80 students performing on stage

Vince Strem lines up the Our Lady Of the Rockies marching band at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Emily Kingsford was one of the winners of the One Planet Living student challenge for her painting portraying how climate change affects animals. (Courtesy of Emily Kingsford/One Planet Living student challenge)

Greater Victoria students share ways to help planet with local mayors

Winners of the One Planet Living student challenge received a total of $1,000

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Emily Kingsford was one of the winners of the One Planet Living student challenge for her painting portraying how climate change affects animals. (Courtesy of Emily Kingsford/One Planet Living student challenge)
At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)

Vancouver Island student wins a $70,000 scholarship through TD

Comox Valley’s own Sophia Vaillant uses STEAM as a way to connect people

At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)
The Cowichan Valley School District is launching an investigation after a kit inappropriate for school aged students was left behind after a recent presentation on drug addiction and harm reduction. (Citizen file)

Cowichan Valley School District launches investigation following drug awareness presentation

An inappropriate safer snorting kit left behind following a school presentation spurs investigation

The Cowichan Valley School District is launching an investigation after a kit inappropriate for school aged students was left behind after a recent presentation on drug addiction and harm reduction. (Citizen file)
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Central Okanagan teacher suspended for 4th time for ‘inappropriate conduct’

Most recently, Justin Enns has been suspended for five days from Jun. 5-9

(Black Press Media files)
16-year-old Ava Bate’s illustration won her the One Planet Living student challenge in 2022. (Courtesy of Ava Bate/ One Planet Living student challenge)

Challenge calls for Greater Victoria student ideas on sustainability, happiness

Contest wants youth to highlight One Planet Living through art and video

16-year-old Ava Bate’s illustration won her the One Planet Living student challenge in 2022. (Courtesy of Ava Bate/ One Planet Living student challenge)
B.C. teacher Deborah Laurie Croft will be suspended for two days and must undergo anti-racism training, as a result of a regulatory college investigation into her treatment of two Indigenous students. (Credit: Pixabay)

B.C. teacher fired for mistreating Indigenous students must take anti-racism course

Deborah Laurie Croft admitted to pulling one student by the arm, hitting another with a book

B.C. teacher Deborah Laurie Croft will be suspended for two days and must undergo anti-racism training, as a result of a regulatory college investigation into her treatment of two Indigenous students. (Credit: Pixabay)
Crofton Elementary School students learned about a wide variety of invisible disabilities through a school project and shared the findings with the public. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Uncovering the facts about invisible disabilities

Crofton Elementary students take project findings to heart

Crofton Elementary School students learned about a wide variety of invisible disabilities through a school project and shared the findings with the public. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Ryker Ulansky (left) and Jake Ulansky (right) make up half of the U-BOTS team that built a water-powered vehicle and won the Core Values Award First Place at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge BC/Yukon Championship on March 11. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Winners of 2023 FIRST LEGO League BC/Yukon Championship heading to USA

A Nanaimo team was the top-ranked group at this year’s competition

Ryker Ulansky (left) and Jake Ulansky (right) make up half of the U-BOTS team that built a water-powered vehicle and won the Core Values Award First Place at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge BC/Yukon Championship on March 11. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Chrissie John (ḥakaƛ) and her partner are committed to teaching their two young children their First Nations language as they grow up. The family is part of an increasing number of First Nations people in B.C. who are working to reclaim their mother tongues. (Submitted photo)

Taking back identity: New learners fight to keep First Nations languages in B.C. alive

Number of fluent speakers declining, but new learners on the rise

Chrissie John (ḥakaƛ) and her partner are committed to teaching their two young children their First Nations language as they grow up. The family is part of an increasing number of First Nations people in B.C. who are working to reclaim their mother tongues. (Submitted photo)
A B.C. teacher was disciplined for failing to read a student’s safety plan and subsequently triggering them during a February 2021 interaction. (Pixabay)

B.C. teacher suspended for triggering student with documented safety needs

David Reid failed to review his student’s safety and education plans prior to 2021 incident

A B.C. teacher was disciplined for failing to read a student’s safety plan and subsequently triggering them during a February 2021 interaction. (Pixabay)