BCIT

• BCIT hosts annual high school robotics competition to help build ‘diverse workforce’

  The students are battling, in teams, in BCIT’s annual VEX Robotics Competition’s Mainland Championship for the chance to head to the world championships in Houston, Texas.

  Education

  Mar 2
  
• Once nearly dead, creek through BCIT marks another milestone in salmon restoration

  Work was recently completed on a "fishway" on Guichon Creek at BCIT's Burnaby Campus, that will allow salmon to reach an upper section of the waterway under their own power.

  Environment

  Jan 6
  
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• $5.5M donation to allow BCIT to create high school training program

  The generous donation was provided by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Season and Southern Railway of British Columbia.

  Education

  Oct 22, 2023
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• How Indigenous knowledge can give B.C. an edge during wildfire season

  "It's not about changing the way things have been done, it's trying to improve things," said Justin Perry, an instructor of forest and natural areas management at BCIT.

  Fire

  Jun 6, 2023
• Central Okanagan students offered dual credits through BCIT program

  There is currently a shortage of skilled trade workers across the Okanagan and they're trying to encourage students that a career in the trades doesn't have to be a backup choice.

  Education

  Mar 10, 2023
• B.C. researchers investigating impact of road salt on Pacific salmon

  The research team will be measuring salt levels and reviewing the data every two months as part of a five-year project looking into Chum and Coho salmon.

  Environment

  Nov 5, 2022
• Sensitive fish habitat near Chilliwack, B.C. now off-limits to people who want to 4×4

  A massive concrete barrier has been placed at an entrance to the Fraser River’s Gill Bar to prevent off-roading in the area.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2022
• COVID-19: Student petition calls on BCIT to further delay return to in-person learning

  BCIT students are scheduled to return to campus on Monday, after classes were moved online for the week of Jan. 4.

  Health

  Jan 9, 2022
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• High fish mortality rates possible after record-breaking B.C. floods

  Pacific salmon are at particular risk as fast-moving flood water can displace eggs laid in the fall and expose them to hungry predators.

  Environment

  Nov 25, 2021
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• Former SAIT grad champions tech school for preparing her for ‘real world’

  As Canadians emerge from the pandemic, polytechnic schools push their grads as people to hire with real-world experience.

  Education

  Nov 16, 2021