After Jurie helped Lili with a flat tire, she invited him to dinner. Sparks flew, igniting a powerful romance whose wedding could only be held at BCIT’s Burnaby Campus. “We thought it would be a unique and an amazing experience to have our wedding at a location that means something wonderful to both Lili and … Read more
Many Canadians were shocked recently to hear about a senior citizen who sent all his money to fraudsters overseas, all the while thinking he was cementing his relationship with his newfound true love. Steve Wilson, who teaches in BCIT’s Forensic Investigation of Fraud and Financial Crime Graduate Certificate program, and also leads the Vancouver Chapter … Read more
Sponges, tweezers, and surgical gloves are only a few types of surgical objects commonly left inside a patient after surgery. Research has reported that thousands of cases occur each year where surgical objects are unintentionally left in a patient. The effects are serious and occasionally, life-threatening. Why are surgical objects left behind in a patient, … Read more
As a teen helping out at his father’s construction company over the summer, BCIT alumnus Daniel Boffo was given a variety of tasks. One of the tasks he enjoyed the least ended up giving him something that would underpin his career in the years to come. “My dad would tell me to go and stack … Read more
Many will remember the day-to-day effects of the snow and ice that blanketed Lower Mainland streets in 2016 and 2017 . However, icy roads and sidewalks don’t just impact pedestrians and drivers; increased amounts of road salt resulting from extreme winter events also have downstream effects on the health of local ecosystems. Increased salt concentration … Read more
At BCIT, our students and faculty are prepared to solve problems faced in our increasingly complex world. From electric vehicle charging infrastructure to the introduction of education in rural areas, our innovative solutions contributed to another successful year. We attribute our success through the power of collaboration and as 2018 comes to an end, we … Read more
As a registered forensic nurse with the Fraser Health Authority, Tara Wilkie helps victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. Her training is paramount to recognizing and stopping the cycle of abuse – which is why she felt it was so important to return to her alma mater to teach Forensic Health Sciences … Read more
BCIT’s Big Info is a big deal. The open-house event on Nov. 14 at the Burnaby campus drew more than 3,400 prospective students to explore over 300 programs — from business operations, tech and computer engineering, to healthcare and media. Most importantly, the event also gave participants a chance to speak one-on-one with faculty. “My … Read more
Managing a healthy school to work life balance can be challenging, especially when you’re in a full-time program at BCIT. There will be points throughout the semester when you will feel like the world is crumbling around, but don’t worry, take a deep breath. Everything will be okay. The program I am enrolled in is … Read more
Joe Chu’s military career spanned 14 years, including tours in Afghanistan and the Philippines. As his service was winding down, Chu began exploring his career options and realized that his time in the military wouldn’t be enough to land him the job he wanted. He needed credentials. “I felt that the skills I had were … Read more