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Saying goodbye to your rental accommodation?

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A quick guide to ending your tenancy and getting back your deposit

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Students share reflections on gender in book

March 9, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Sociology class publishes book together

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Your questions about the violin, answered

March 7, 2023

James Mark shares his insights into the instrument

Planning for more age-friendly communities

March 6, 2023

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VIU to delay the start of classes to January 10, 2022

December 30, 2021 - 12:30pm

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Former VIU president Dr. Ralph Nilson named to Order of Canada

December 29, 2021 - 01:45pm

Supporting our community in January 2022

December 22, 2021 - 10:45am

VIU is closed December 24, reopening January 4

December 21, 2021 - 12:15pm

Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021: VIU Nanaimo campus will reopen for afternoon classes and exams

December 18, 2021 - 10:15am

VIU's Nanaimo campus closed this morning (December 18) due to snow and ice concerns

December 18, 2021 - 06:15am

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