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A group of people holding boxes of food outside VIU's Trades Discovery Centre

VIU and Loaves & Fishes partner to bring Free Food Market to campus

August 20, 2026 - 11:18am

Three people next to a stream, one holds a sampling pole while the others look on

Basketball nationals, tire toxin research and Skills Canada competitions

February 27, 2026 - 02:09pm

Three of the actors stage a swordfighting scene for their production Cyrano de Bergerac.

Love, laughter and swordplay take the stage in VIU Theatre’s Cyrano de Bergerac

February 26, 2026 - 11:04am

Monitoring toxic tire chemicals in salmon-bearing streams

February 25, 2026 - 10:59am

Simon Martin preaparing food in a professional kitchen.

VIU Culinary Arts student represents Canada at global competition

February 20, 2026 - 01:34pm

Saving salmon and keeping the romance alive

February 5, 2026 - 11:50am

Michael Joseph standing with his arms crossed and smiling at the camera.

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Joseph

February 4, 2026 - 01:07pm

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Carpentry students working working on a housing construction site.

Carpentry students build skills and community

July 29, 2026 By Neil Every

VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ students gain hands-on experience

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Boost your career prospects with digital marketing certification

November 17, 2025 By Jennifer Ford

Because every company needs an online presence.

Zuhur Debasay holding a cake she made at VIU and smiling at the camera.

VIU program helps newcomers find trades careers

November 13, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Students explore a range of trades while improving their English and job-readiness skills.

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Veterans united

November 7, 2025

Marlene Rice (Hwiem') tells the story of the Veterans Totem Pole and Veterans Cenotaph

Empowering educators worldwide

October 30, 2025

How a VIU alum is shaping the future of learning

VIU First Aid Services

October 28, 2025 By Kim Sharpe, VIU Health and Safety Advisor

What you need to know

Learning through a child’s eyes

October 28, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Kara Rafuse finds her passion in early childhood education

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Vancouver Island University announces leadership transition

March 27, 2025 - 09:30am

Deborah Saucier wears her convocation regalia and poses in the gardens at VIU's Nanaimo campus

Dr. Deborah Saucier awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

March 21, 2025 - 01:05pm

Statement from Vancouver Island University on the non-confidence vote

March 6, 2025 - 03:30pm

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VIU News & Experts: February 27, 2025

February 27, 2025 - 05:30pm

a cleared sidewalk on VIU's Nanaimo campus

VIU Nanaimo campus on track to re-open today (February 5)

February 5, 2025 - 08:45am

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

February 4, 2025 - 04:00pm

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