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.

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

New short-term rental rules take effect across the B.C.

B.C.’s new short-term rental law has come into effect

NewsLauryn MackenzieMay 2, 2024nanaimo, VIU, Van, Palestine, Encampment, Vancouver Island University

Students set up a pro-Palestine encampment at VIU

Students from Vancouver Island University have set up a pro-Palestine camp at VIU’s Nanaimo campus.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMay 2, 2024nanaimo, VIU, Van, Palestine, Encampment, Vancouver Island University

Students hold sit-in at VIU following bag search

Students protested outside the doors of Vancouver Island University’s president's office on Thursday over what they say is an incident of racial profiling.

NewsLauryn MackenzieMarch 22, 2024Vancouver Island University, Sit-in, Bag Search

VIU students make space to talk about mental health

January 24th is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day started to bring awareness and support to those experiencing mental health problems.

NewsLauryn MackenzieJanuary 24, 2024Nanaimo, VIU, Vancouver Island University, mental health

Jen Gerson to talk at VIU about free speech and the Online News Act

Jen Gerson, national commentator and co-founder of The Line, will be speaking at Vancouver Island University on Wednesday, January 10 on “Free speech in the digital age.”

NewsMick SweetmanJanuary 10, 2024Vancouver Island University, Online News Act, Muslim Women's Club, Meta, Google