As you may have seen, the BC Provincial Health Officer has extended the current COVID-19 province-wide restrictions through January 8, 2021. These continued orders include: No social gatherings of any size with anyone other than your household or, if you live alone, your core bubble. For people who live alone, a core bubble is a maximum of two … Read more
With the holiday season approaching and consumer shopping behaviour trending online, BCIT computer crime experts are reminding everyone to stay vigilant to the tricks and actions of cybercriminals, who will be busy targeting and looking for ways to steal personal and payment information online. Before you make a purchase or share your personal information online, it’s … Read more
With finals right around the corner, you may be searching for a new study technique to help you succeed this term. Here are some study techniques from Student Social Media Contributor, Kiana Benoit. Finals can be the most stressful time of the semester for many students, myself included, so here are some of the things … Read more
With three generations of nurses behind her, Sarah Bell, a BCIT Nursing alumna, seemed destined to work in the noble profession herself. “Nursing is in my blood,” says Sarah, Chief Operating Officer of BC Children’s Hospital. “I’m a fourth-generation nurse in my family. At the heart of nursing is caring about people and that’s what … Read more
This fall, Concert Properties raised $100,000 from industry partners to support British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Trades Discovery students in need. The grassroots fundraising campaign took the place of the annual Concert Charity Golf Tournament, which would have raised donations for BCIT students (and students at other trades training institutions across Canada) through tournament … Read more
In response to the global cybersecurity talent shortage, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has partnered with EC-Council Canada and Circadence to develop a strong and resilient workforce equipped to solve cybersecurity challenges. “According to the report from Deloitte and Toronto Financial Services Alliances, Canadian executives view the cybersecurity talent shortage as one of the … Read more
President Kathy Kinloch shares a series of success stories that celebrate how schools across BCIT have collaborated with industry to innovate in creating applied education opportunities for BCIT learners and beyond. These practical, industry-focused programs provide learners with the skills to adapt and solve challenges in the rapidly changing workforce. Industrial Network Cybersecurity instructor Roger … Read more
Urinary incontinence (UI) occurs when an individual loses or has weakened control over the urinary sphincter. Although not a life-threatening condition, losing control of one’s bladder is an embarrassing, inconvenient, and common problem that affects as many as 3.5 million Canadians, and of which 1.2 million are men. This medical problem also significantly affects one’s … Read more
Following the BC Provincial Health Officer’s expanded and updated COVID-19 response Orders announced on November 19, the Province announced yesterday that the provincial state of emergency is to extend through to the end of the day on December 7, 2020. The Province is introducing new measures to enforce the Provincial Health Officer’s guidance on mask … Read more
These tips are shared by Social Media Contributor and first-year Business Management student Hanna Sudom. There’s nothing better than rolling out of bed two minutes before class and sliding right into lecture with crusty eyes, morning breath, and pajamas… right? Wrong! As the novelty of online learning dwindled, the semester gained momentum with no mercy … Read more