Terrace - Press Releases | Canadian Cities
Impact of Farmers' Markets Pegged at $118.5 Million
University of Northern British Columbia | November 9, 2006
Research conducted at the University of Northern British Columbia has indicated that BC's farmers' markets have a signficant economic impact on the province, over and above their value to community-building and local food production....[continue]
Northern Communities Aim to Make Themselves Attractive to Future Nurses
University of Northern British Columbia | October 24, 2006
Four northern BC communities have been participating in a project that is intended to make the communities more welcoming to Nursing students who are participating in clinical placements....[continue]
Renovations Begin at New Terrace Campus
University of Northern British Columbia | October 18, 2006
The University of Northern British Columbia has selected two companies from the Northwest region to undertake renovations at its new Terrace campus building....[continue]
Where is your favourite secret space in Regina?
University of Regina | October 10, 2006
Maybe your favourite Regina space is included in the new book from the CPRC Press: Regina’s Secret Spaces: Love and Lore of Local Geography....[continue]
UNBC Researchers to Connect with Businesses and Industry in the Peace River Region
University of Northern British Columbia | September 13, 2006
A dozen UNBC researchers will be participating in a Fort St. John workshop designed to connect the University with the research and education needs of businesses and industry in the Peace River region. The session will be held on Tuesday, September 19 and is being co-presented by Sci-Tech North and UNBC....[continue]
UNBC Begins New Academic Year
University of Northern British Columbia | September 1, 2006
Classes in the 2006-07 academic year will begin on Tuesday, September 5, marking the beginning of UNBC’s 15th year of offering courses....[continue]
UNBC Starts Teacher Education Program in Terrace
University of Northern British Columbia | August 23, 2006
The University of Northern British Columbia will be hosting an information session in Terrace on Monday, August 28, about the University’s new Bachelor of Education program that will be offered in the Northwest starting in September, 2007....[continue]
University of Ottawa community gears up for the return of students and 101 Week
University of Ottawa | August 21, 2006
The beginning of September marks the end of summer and the beginning of school for over 32,000 uOttawa students....[continue]
University of Ottawa community gears up for the return of students and 101 Week
University College of Cape Breton | August 4, 2006
The beginning of September marks the end of summer and the beginning of school for over 32,000 uOttawa students...[continue]
New President Visits the Northwest
University of Northern British Columbia | August 3, 2006
New UNBC President Don Cozzetto and his family will be visiting the Northwest region later this month as part of his orientation to the communities and issues of Northern BC....[continue]
New UNBC President Sets Priorities
University of Northern British Columbia | July 24, 2006
New UNBC President Don Cozzetto has identified the key priorities that will guide UNBC in the future....[continue]
First Nations Fathers Reclaiming Their Role
University of Victoria | June 12, 2006
For many First Nations fathers, Father’s Day does not invoke the warm, familial images generated in cards and advertising....[continue]
Vancouver Foundation awards $20,000 to SFU’s Imagine BC program
Simon Fraser University | June 7, 2006
Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue has received $20,000 from Vancouver Foundation to support Imagine BC: Dialogues on the Future of British Columbia....[continue]
Ottawa Citizen, uOttawa celebrate partnership at "Ottawa Citizen Terrace"
University of Ottawa | May 30, 2006
Two of Ottawa’s most venerable institutions are celebrating their partnership....[continue]
Northern Sport Centre to be Named in Honour of Charles Jago
University of Northern British Columbia | May 26, 2006
The new Northern Sport Centre will be named after Charles Jago, the outgoing President of the University of Northern British Columbia....[continue]
Northern Sport Centre to be Named in Honour of Charles Jago
University of Northern British Columbia | May 26, 2006
The new Northern Sport Centre will be named after Charles Jago, the outgoing President of the University of Northern British Columbia....[continue]
Convocation 2006
University of Northern British Columbia | May 24, 2006
Approximately 700 students will be graduating from the University of Northern British Columbia later this week during the annual Convocation ceremony....[continue]
Convocation 2006
University of Northern British Columbia | May 24, 2006
Approximately 700 students will be graduating from the University of Northern British Columbia later this week during the annual Convocation ceremony....[continue]
Gala for Charles Jago - May 26
University of Northern British Columbia | May 5, 2006
Northern BC will pay tribute to one of its true champions later this month, when a gala banquet will be held to recognize the contributions of outgoing UNBC President Charles Jago....[continue]
"Spring into Gear": Concordia’s Transportation Fair Seeks to Clear the Air
Concordia University | April 10, 2006
On April 11th, three organizations – allégo Concordia, the Planners’ Network Montreal, and the Right To Move/La Voie Libre – will team up to present a spring transportation fair....[continue]
UNBC Aims for Enrolment Growth in 2006-07 Budget
University of Northern British Columbia | April 1, 2006
New initiatives aimed at increasing the student population at the University of Northern British Columbia have been the top priority in establishing UNBC’s 2006-07 budget, which was approved by the UNBC Board of Governors today....[continue]
Government of BC Provides $1 Million for New UNBC Campus in Terrace
University of Northern British Columbia | March 30, 2006
Almost $1 million provided by the provincial government will allow the University of Northern B.C. to buy a new home for its Terrace campus, triple its space and expand its programs in health and other key areas, Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today....[continue]
RBC Contributes $100,000 to Medical Education
University of Northern British Columbia | March 27, 2006
Northern BC’s ability to attract, educate, and retain physicians has improved thanks to a $100,000 donation to the Northern Medical Programs Trust, announced today by RBC....[continue]
Dancing with the Stars Schulich Style! A Spring Gala for Seniors and Students
University of Western Ontario | March 24, 2006
Seventy-five students from The University of Western Ontario's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are pairing up with seniors for an evening of ballroom dancing, friendly conversation, and great food in an event aimed at closing the generation gap....[continue]
UNBC Names New President
University of Northern British Columbia | December 1, 2005
An outstanding university administrator with roots in British Columbia and extensive experience in the North will be the University of Northern British Columbia’s next President....[continue]
Media Alert: Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium
McGill University | November 22, 2005
Top climate change scientists to speak...[continue]
Northern Medical Program Officials Meet with Terrace Doctors
University of Northern British Columbia | October 26, 2005
Expanding opportunities for medical education in the Northwest will be the focus of local meetings later this week....[continue]
Residents of the Northwest Asked to Provide Input on UNBC Academic Programming
University of Northern British Columbia | October 5, 2005
The University of Northern British Columbia will be holding public sessions in Terrace, Prince Rupert, and New Aiyansh to gather input from local residents on UNBC’s academic programming and priorities for the future....[continue]
Carleton University Students and Administration Reach Agreement on Framework for New Student Building
Carleton University | September 29, 2005
Carleton University's Board of Governors today approved a proposal, in principle, from the Carleton University Students' Association (CUSA), the Graduate Students' Association (GSA) and the University Administration for a framework to construct a new Student Building on campus....[continue]
Poetry Train On Track
University of Northern British Columbia | September 21, 2005
The second annual UNBC Poetry Train left Prince George this morning for a series of writing workshops and public readings in various communities around northwestern BC....[continue]
First Annual uOttawa Community Garage Sale
University of Ottawa | September 19, 2005
Moving away from home is exciting for many students as they discover their newly-found independence and free reign over the décor of their own place. It’s also an expensive time for students as they learn how difficult it is to pay for home essentials....[continue]
New Nursing Program in Terrace Receives Phase One Approval
University of Northern British Columbia | September 16, 2005
The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing program (NCBNP) offered through the joint collaboration of the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), Northwest Community College (NWCC), College of New Caledonia (CNC), and Northern Health has received phase one approval by the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia (RNABC), now known as the College of Registered Nurses in British Columbia....[continue]
Lakehead U Receives FedNor Support for Research and Technology Initiatives
Lakehead University | September 8, 2005
The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, and Ken Boshcoff, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, today announced FedNor support totalling $429,655 to Lakehead University for four projects involving research and technology....[continue]
New Health Science Degree Created
University of Northern British Columbia | January 30, 2005
Starting this fall, and pending final approval from the Ministry of Advanced Education, the University of Northern British Columbia will begin offering a new bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences that will enhance UNBC’s growing number of academic programs that focus on health and human development....[continue]
