VIU Declares Instructional Transition due to COVID-19
In an official release on Sunday, March 15, VIU announced that the university will be transitioning from face-to-face to exclusively online classes....
N. M. Mellino
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Nikolas Martin Mellino (Niko) studied journalism at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in 2017 and though he was one-year shy from receiving his diploma, he decided to become an English teacher in his father's native country Mexico. Niko is in his second year of Creative Writing at VIU; as a freshman, he played for the Mariners soccer team and was an honourable mention in the Portal's 2018 nonfiction writing contest.
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Nanaimo Hosts Intimate Partner Violence Conference
For every NHL player that suffers a concussion, more than 5500 Canadian women will experience that injury every year.
VIU and Community Leaders Help Children With Recreational Needs
Island Health has given a $12,000 Community Wellness grant to help children in need of used recreational clothing, runners, and sports equipment so...
Building Nanaimo’s LGBTQ+ Scene
A culture is driven by its sense of pride and history like a flag billowing in the horizon of its niche; a strong culture has a history that reminds...
VIU’s New President Gives Installation Speech With A Revolutionary Vision
Dr. Deb Saucier, the new VIU President and Vice-Chancellor, was bestowed the powers and responsibilities of office on November 15 at the Snuneymuxw...
Former CBC Radio Host Comes To VIU For A Hands On Workshop
This month CHLY radio is sponsoring an event that will give VIU students the chance to learn from the first host of CBC Victoria’s On The Island.  ...
VIU Honours World War I & II Soldiers With Memorial Video
Nanaimo Remembers is a memorial project that will display part of the lives and deaths of more than 200 soldiers who resided in Nanaimo during the...
The Age Of Women Has Finally Arrived
Jeff Monson’s first produced play is finally about to rise on Nanaimo’s artistic horizon, after months of anticipation within Harbour City’s art...
Our Candidates In Their Own Words Full Article
This article is the extended version from the Nav's October print issue and is intended to educate voters on the candidates of the Nanaimo/Ladysmith...