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British Columbia's Flag, flown at Vancouver City Hall
Tianna Vertigan
| 11.22.2024

Paying Lip Service

Alyona Latsinnik interviews BC Conservative Candidate Marina Sapozhnikov during an election night. As an Indigenous Studies student, she is appalled by the shocking news she obtains during her interview. This is the exclusive, expanded...
Exterior view of the Port Theatre, a modern building with a curved, glass-paneled façade. It's overcast, and the surrounding Downtown Nanaimo area has autumn foliage and street signs visible.
Lee Groen
| 11.20.2024

Local Theatres Take Centre Stage

Phones off please—we’re about to take a look at whether local theatre is an endangered artform, if it’s alive and well, or if it’s...
The VIU Meter radio host Elke Sorensen seated in the studio at CHLY, wearing headphones and speaking into a professional microphone. Behind her are computer monitors displaying program interfaces and audio levels, along with equipment racks.
Elke Sorensen
| 11.18.2024

VIU Students Vote Yes for CHLY

VIU students voted to increase fees to support campus radio station CHLY 101.7FM. Find out how the CHLY Fee Referendum result benefits campus culture...
A group of fans on a balcony in a sports venue are seen cheering and raising their hands. They appear excited and engaged with the event, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere. Behind them are banners with various achievements displayed.
Grace Penner
| 11.11.2024

Breaking Barriers

As a woman in a world of sports, journalism is challenging for not only Nav Reporter Grace Penner, but other journalism students Noelle Suzuki...
Map with legend indicating earthquakes and nearby locations.
Lee Groen
| 10.30.2024

Quaking News

Earlier this month, three earthquakes hit BC in one day: October 4, 2024. This triple-whammy has got The Nav looking at recent and historical...

Older Posts

Smiling person crouches on a grassy patch of land and feeds a black rabbit a red flower.
Lee Groen
| 09.05.2024

Destruction Over Dialogue

In the wake of Vancouver Island University’s removal of the Palestinian Solidarity Encampment, Lee Groen speaks with Sara Kishawi about the school’s handling of...
Grace Penner
| 09.04.2024

VIU Mariners Upcoming Season

Get ready to put your game face on! Varsity sports teams are back fighting for a PACWEST championship title. Mariners hockey will return to...
Megan Zolorycki
| 03.07.2024

VIU Talk Protested by Palestinian Activists

Freelance journalist Jen Gerson delivered a lecture at VIU called “Free Speech in the Digital Age” on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. However, the idea...

Latest News

Exterior view of the Port Theatre, a modern building with a curved, glass-paneled façade. It's overcast, and the surrounding Downtown Nanaimo area has autumn foliage and street signs visible.
Lee Groen
| 11.20.2024

Local Theatres Take Centre Stage

Phones off please—we’re about to take a look at whether local theatre is an endangered artform, if it’s alive...
The VIU Meter radio host Elke Sorensen seated in the studio at CHLY, wearing headphones and speaking into a professional microphone. Behind her are computer monitors displaying program interfaces and audio levels, along with equipment racks.
Elke Sorensen
| 11.18.2024

VIU Students Vote Yes for CHLY

VIU students voted to increase fees to support campus radio station CHLY 101.7FM. Find out how the CHLY Fee...
A group of fans on a balcony in a sports venue are seen cheering and raising their hands. They appear excited and engaged with the event, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere. Behind them are banners with various achievements displayed.
Grace Penner
| 11.11.2024

Breaking Barriers

As a woman in a world of sports, journalism is challenging for not only Nav Reporter Grace Penner, but...

Older Posts

Smiling person crouches on a grassy patch of land and feeds a black rabbit a red flower.
Lee Groen
| 09.05.24

Destruction Over Dialogue

In the wake of Vancouver Island University’s removal of the Palestinian Solidarity Encampment, Lee Groen speaks with Sara Kishawi about the school’s handling of...
Grace Penner
| 09.04.24

VIU Mariners Upcoming Season

Get ready to put your game face on! Varsity sports teams are back fighting for a PACWEST championship title. Mariners hockey will return to...
Megan Zolorycki
| 03.07.24

VIU Talk Protested by Palestinian Activists

Freelance journalist Jen Gerson delivered a lecture at VIU called “Free Speech in the Digital Age” on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. However, the idea...
Sam Criddle
| 02.05.24

A Look at VIU’s Financial Records

Where do students go from here? The realities of VIU’s debt can be troublesome as students have spent years of their lives and thousands...
Sam Criddle
| 11.21.23

Following the Footprints of Our Ancestors

Join the INDG/Xwulmuxw 403 class on Nov 27 at Malaspina Theatre for “Following in the Footprints of Our Ancestors” film series, sharing powerful Indigenous...