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Bridging the gap between health care and housing in small cities

March 17, 2026 - 09:46pm

Preserving Canada’s wartime history for future generations

June 5, 2025 - 01:34pm

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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

Alum spotlight on Gregory Vandergrift

April 30, 2025 - 01:18pm

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VIU trades programs showcase career opportunities at two events this week

April 29, 2025 - 09:43am

VIU news and experts: April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025 - 03:07pm

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Building connection and community at the Kin Games

March 17, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Kinesiology students are heading to Ontario this week for national competition

MyVIU student news: May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Welcome to summer semester 😎

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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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Asian Heritage Month resources

May 2, 2025

A guide to learn, celebrate and help you take action

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Safeguarding the digital world

April 29, 2025

VIU student aspires to become a cybersecurity expert

Taking classroom learning to the workplace

April 28, 2025

VIU students making an impact in industry

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Five weeks and five grand to help battle student hunger

April 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Student research teams face off in the name of food security

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Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach

August 6, 2024 - 11:30am

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VIU Chancellor receives a Coronation Medal

July 24, 2024 - 09:00am

Update to the community July 15

July 15, 2024 - 04:00pm

Update to the community July 11

July 11, 2024 - 03:30pm

Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

July 9, 2024 - 01:15pm

Update to the community July 3

July 3, 2024 - 04:15pm

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