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VIU Deep Bay event explores cultural story of the Coast Salish Woolly Dog

July 9, 2025 - 10:55am

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Helping youth navigate anxiety and depression

March 26, 2025 - 04:21pm

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March 26, 2025 - 09:34am

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March 18, 2025 - 04:29pm

From hairstylist to university

March 17, 2025 - 02:00pm

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March 10, 2025 - 12:15pm

International Women’s Day

March 7, 2025 - 03:30pm

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Finding her calling in therapeutic healing

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May 21, 2025

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May 15, 2025 By Annette Lucas

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Beyond the postcard: Unpacking tourism’s impacts on resort municipalities

May 12, 2025 By Jenn McGarrigle

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May 7, 2025

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Finding balance in foot and ankle research

May 6, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Jakob Tortorelli is taking steps to a fulfilling career helping people stay on their feet

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May 2, 2025

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VIU Nanaimo campus re-opens February 5 at noon, other campuses open for regular hours

February 4, 2025 - 04:00pm

VIU Statement: PACWEST Investigation Concluded

February 3, 2025 - 06:30pm

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VIU campuses closing for the rest of the day today (February 3) and tomorrow

February 2, 2025 - 11:00pm

Construction begins on new student housing at VIU

January 23, 2025 - 01:15pm

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VIU joins Canada-wide agri-food innovation project

January 20, 2025 - 02:30pm

VIU Statement: Inclusivity in sports is a shared responsibility

January 8, 2025 - 09:00am

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