Following last week’s announcement that marked Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training has released the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines to support post-secondaries across the province in preparing for ongoing safe learning and working this fall. The COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines are designed to parallel BC’s four-step Restart Plan and were … Read more
I am pleased to share that the Province of B.C. has announced that British Columbia is officially entering step 3 of BC Restart Plan, effective July 1. The transition to step 3 of the plan also officially lifts the provincial state of emergency on June 30 at 11:59pm, and is a positive step forward for our community. … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has launched its new five-year Applied Research Strategic Plan with a refreshed vision, analysis and strategic commitments. Applied research is core to what makes the British Columbia Institute of Technology so unique and it is central to our mandate. While we may refer to it in a variety of terms—such as experiential … Read more
As you are likely aware, the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan is facing the heartbreaking discovery of 751 unmarked graves located at old Marieval Indian Residential School east of Regina. This follows last month’s discovery of the remains of hundreds of Indigenous children at a former Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and other unmarked graves at other … Read more
“It’s a critical moment for the Fraser River estuary,” says Ken Ashley, Director, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Rivers Institute. “We need to protect it,” he says. “It’s the eleventh hour.” This urgency comes through in Ken’s upcoming book, The Soul of The Fraser. “The estuary, which has experienced myriad developmental pressures for over … Read more
We caught up with grad Celia Lee, who is now working in computer forensics with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Celia told us about her educational path, and updated us on her career so far. Which BCIT, or other, post-secondary programs did you take? CL: I first completed a diploma in Computer Information Technology (CIT), … Read more
The Government of Canada announced details of the first phase of its approach to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada. Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59pm EST, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day-8. We recommend … Read more
With the help of BCIT Computing students, Love Your Planet Foundation (LYPF) is developing a web and mobile social media platform to raise awareness around current climate change action and legislation. Since October 2019, LYPF has participated in Computing’s Industry Sponsored Student Program (ISSP) as a project client. Do you have a student project idea? … Read more
In this video update, President Kathy Kinloch extends her gratitude to the community as many begin summer vacations, while others continue preparations for Fall 2021. President Kinloch also recognizes Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, both of which have tragically coincided with the discovery of the remains of the Indigenous children at a residential school … Read more
Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! Happy Independence Day! June is Filipino Heritage Month, a yearly celebration that coincides with the June 12 anniversary of the Philippines’ 1898 Declaration of Independence from Spain. Nearly one million people of Filipino descent call Canada home. It is one of the fastest growing communities in the country. Please take the … Read more