Registration now open! Managers or supervisors come expand your skill sets or learn new strategies to cultivate a positive work environment. Register for the Advanced Supervisor Essentials Course, April 7, 14 & 21. ow.ly/OoMI50I63I6

"Sidewalks can be interrelated with health & mental benefits for children & adults. Safe sidewalks mean more people can feel comfortable walking around the city & letting their children play outside." See VIU MCP student Pooja's column in Nanaimo Bulletin: bit.ly/3Dllpw5

"Sidewalks can be interrelated with health & mental benefits for children & adults. Safe sidewalks mean more people can feel comfortable walking around the city & letting their children play outside." See VIU MCP student Pooja's column in Nanaimo Bulletin: bit.ly/3Dllpw5

Our spring issue of Plan Canada, "The Future of Work," was just released! Members, make sure to check your inbox for the link to the digital version, which is now fully accessible.

Great news! You can now browse 126 years of digital archives from three major B.C. newspapers: the Times Colonist, the Vancouver Sun and The Province. No login needed. 👉 Start searching Proquest BC Historical Newspapers at: ow.ly/kv5I50IU5KQ

Indigenous students VIU will soon have access to more space as Shq’apthut (A Gathering Place) is expanded at the Nanaimo campus. The expansion will add more ceremonial space, Elder-in-Residence offices & additional washrooms: bit.ly/3rgKEe2 @AnneKangMLA

TODAY, Thursday, April 28 IS the National Workers Day of Mourning, commemorating workers who have been killed or injured on the job. We have also lowered the Canadian flag at #Nanaimo City Hall and will also fly the commemorative flag. #dayofmourning

The best part of arriving at YCD early in the morning? You're treated to enchanting #sunrises that look like watercolour paintings! 😍🎨 #FlyYCD #YCDreconnect #Nanaimo #Airport #paintedskies

BCNPHA is honoured to receive the Rooftops Canada International Service Award. We're proud to support housing development in South Africa. Accepted with gratitude by our CEO Jill Atkey. Thank you CHRA-ACHRU and Rooftops Canada! Congrats to fellow award recipients. #CHRACongress

Indigenous students VIU will soon have access to more space as Shq’apthut (A Gathering Place) is expanded at the Nanaimo campus. The expansion will add more ceremonial space, Elder-in-Residence offices & additional washrooms: bit.ly/3rgKEe2 @AnneKangMLA

Reconciliation is a complex concept but one thing many agree upon is that significant structural & societal changes are needed. Watch this virtual dialogue, which brought together partners in public, private & philanthropic sectors: bit.ly/3EI3h04 #VIUCommunityClassroom

The school year is over, warmer weather is on the horizon, and you may be starting the search for a summer job. It's important to understand what employers are looking for. Student blogger Megan Z shares 5 key soft skills employers are looking for: bit.ly/3w23qZf

One thing that continuously amazes us about Dutch cities is the sense of pride and ownership residents have of the space outside their front door. Despite being municipal property, it is meticulously personalized and maintained, largely due to having fewer cars on their streets.

A Talking Stick recently gifted by UniversityOfVictoria officials to VIU's Chancellor, Cloy-e-iss, Dr. Judith Sayers solidifies a longstanding relationship between the two institutions and reaffirms a mutual commitment to reconciliation. Watch the video from the event: bit.ly/3xEBmML

Being a mentor is a great way to give back to the profession you love! Catch up with 'launching' planners & what's next post-mentorship. Special thanks to Emilie Adin RPP, MCIP City of New Westminster for sharing her passion, time & expertise as an #RPP mentor! pibc.bc.ca/sites/default/…

Has the pandemic left you longing to reconnect and explore your city? Take our photo challenge and share your journey with us trib.al/EHR1UNU

Indigenous students VIU will soon have access to more space as Shq’apthut (A Gathering Place) is expanded at the Nanaimo campus. The expansion will add more ceremonial space, Elder-in-Residence offices & additional washrooms: bit.ly/3rgKEe2 @AnneKangMLA

@alex_taranu University of British Columbia Tagging VIU MCP in here :)

Congratulations to #PIBC2022 GOLD winner – Excellence in Planning Practice (Small Town & Rural Areas) City of Port Alberni @VIUMCP and Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI) for Uptown District Revitalization Strategy

Congratulations to #PIBC2022 Student Fellowship Award winners @UBCSCARP Jasmin Senghera & @VIUMCP Kristina Bell, Mailyn Lai & Chris Oberg! Proud to recognize these exceptional Student members presenting their award-winning academic work @elevation2022!