Two upcoming candidate forums for voters in Nanaimo–Ladysmith

Candidates in Nanaimo–Ladysmith will have opportunities to speak with voters at upcoming candidate meetings in the riding.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 11, 2025VIU, Canadate, Election, Liberal, NDP, Conservative, Green Party of Canada

VIU students to vote on adding a new fee for a proposed student-owned building

Vancouver Island University students are going to have a say in whether they approve of a new fee to support the construction of a new student activity centre.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 7, 2025VIU, VIUSU, Vancouver Island University

Student-led program helped fight food insecurity at VIU

It has been a busy year for Leah Vaisanen as she finishes up her studies while running a program tackling food insecurity on campus.

Lauryn MackenzieMarch 27, 2025VIU, VIUSU, Vancouver Island University

VIU Students’ Union starts campaign to bring back 24-7 library hours

In prior years, Vancouver Island University students could access the library 24-7, but in the last year, this has changed to reduced hours, leaving many students annoyed.

Student protestor speaks out about unfair suspension

After a three-month-long protest on Vancouver Island University, two student protesters are wondering why they have been suspended from the school.

Mid Island Elder College celebrates its first full semester

When the VIU ElderCollege came to an end in 2023, members of the community came together to not lose the opportunities to continue offering lifelong learning experiences.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 25, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Elder College, Mid Island Elder College

VIU’s student press announces the return of its print magazine

After almost five years fully online, Vancouver Island University’s school student press, The Navigator, has announced its return to print.

Lauryn MackenzieSeptember 26, 2024Nanaimo, Vancouver Island University, VIU, The Navigator

Canada’s last standing pro-Palestine encampment dismantled at VIU

For over 100 days, the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment stood at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, and on day 110, the encampment was officially dismantled.

BC Supreme Court orders the removal of VIU pro-Palestine encampment

On day 106 of the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, the BC Supreme Court approved an injunction ordering the removal of the encampment.

Downtown Nanaimo village site returned to the Snuneymuxw First Nation

In partnership with the Province of BC, the Snuneymuxw First Nation has been returned a prominent piece of property in downtown Nanaimo.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 16, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Snuneymuxw, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Province of BC

VIU encampment continues as university seeks injunction

The VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus despite receiving a trespass notice ordering protestors to vacate by 8 a.m. this morning July 15.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 15, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

Unitarian Shelter celebrates reopening after two month long renovations

After two months, the Unitarian Shelter celebrates its re-opening after the completion of renovations and a transfer of operations to the Nanaimo Family Life Association.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 15, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

VIU hands trespass notice to campus Pro-Palestine encampment

Vancouver Island University has delivered a trespass notice to the Students for Palestine Committee demanding that protestors vacate and dismantle the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment by 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

Lauryn MackenzieJuly 12, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Palestine, Encampment

VIUSU fights for students’ rights to protest on campus

Vancouver Island University Students’ Union has had to take steps to hold the university accountable for the measures they have placed in response to the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 29, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal, VIUSU

Pro-Palestinian encampment at VIU still stands after three weeks in

Three weeks after its start, the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment still stands at the Vancouver Island University Nanaimo campus.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 28, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal

Authors host literary festival in support of student protestors

Twenty-two days into the VIU Palestine Solidarity Encampment at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus, local authors hosted a literary festival to support the student protestors.

Lauryn MackenzieMay 24, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Encampment, Pal