Diagnostic Medical Imaging highlighted in Vancouver Sun feature

Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 4:34 pm A story in the November 18, 2010 edition of the Vancouver Sun shines the spotlight on BCIT’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. [caption id="attachment_1431" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Sonography student Jenn Roseboom (standing, centre) likes the 'detective'...

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UFV Fashion grads get insight into costume industry with Elton John ballet

November 18, 2010 Media contact: Patty Wellborn Office: 604-795-2819 patty.wellborn@ufv.ca When UFV fashion design grads Corey Bond and Christina Dietterle talk about Elton John, they talk fashion statement, not music superstar. For them, he conveys images of feathers, high heels, outrageous eyewear, and sequins...

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Festival of Trees celebrates holiday spirit

Families, seniors and the public are invited to get into the Christmas spirit during the 16th annual Festival of Trees which begins Friday at Vancouver Island University (VIU). More than 50 decorated trees have transformed VIU’s upper cafeteria at the Nanaimo campus into a colourful winter wonderland. The nine-day...

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Philanthropist recognized for vision and leadership in supporting education

November 18, 2010 (METRO VANCOUVER, B.C.) B.C. philanthropist and entrepreneur, Dr. Irving K. Barber, received the 2010 Giving Hearts Outstanding Philanthropists Award from the Vancouver chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Barber was honoured with this award yesterday, in recognition of his...

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JIBC Police Recruit Program featured on Breakfast Television

Breakfast Television Live Eye host Greg Harper spent a morning observing municipal police recruits in training at the JIBC Police Academy. Watch video clips 11/17/10

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City to Host Salute to the Salmon Event

The City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is hosting a ‘Salute to the Coho’ event this Saturday (November 20th) at Bowen Park from 10am to 1pm. This is a celebration not only of the returning stock but also of successful community partnerships. Various groups have worked collaboratively over the past...

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Black Holes and Other Transformations

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 (All day) - Wednesday, November 24, 2010 (All day) Black Holes and Other Transformations is an exhibition by students and alumni from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and Berlin University of the Arts, which investigates contemporary art practice that is informed, inspired and mystified...

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Literature and culture next topics in Mennonite Studies panel series

Nov 15, 2010 Media contact: Anne Russell Cell: 604-798-3709 Office: 604-795-2826 anne.russell@ufv.ca Three leading lights of Mennonite culture will be on hand at the University of the Fraser Valley on November 23 to discuss Mennonite Culture and Literature. Renowned Mennonite Canadian authors Rudy Wiebe and...

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Kwantlen welcomes Canada’s top chef in celebration of International Education Week

November 12, 2010 (METRO VANCOUVER, B.C.) Chop, dice, sauté. Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes Canada’s best-known chef Michael Smith, television show host and acclaimed cookbook author, on November 17 at the Surrey Campus. The famous chef is making a special guest appearance as the university celebrates International...

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JIBC Foundation Awards for Justice and Public Safety

This annual gala event by the JIBC Foundation celebrates the contributions of British Columbians to justice and public safety across the province.   More. Date:  December 1, 2010 Location:  Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

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