News Stories
Social prescribing program advancing senior’s health in Central Island
February 20, 2025
Nanaimo Division of Family Practice teams up with community partners to launch social prescribing program advancing senior’s health The Nanaimo Division of Family Practice (NDFP) is proud to share the success of its pilot Social Prescribing Program, an innovative initiative aimed at reducing social isolation and improving health outcomes for seniors aged 55 and older. Family Physicians and... Read more
VIU Students Strengthen Environmental Education in Ghana
June 4, 2020
Tourism and Recreation students receive research awards for their work strengthening environmental programming for junior high schools in Ghana, West Africa. Vancouver Island University (VIU) Tourism and Recreation students are helping junior high schools in Ghana, West Africa strengthen their environmental programming so youth in the region can gain knowledge to help protect sensitive ecosystems... Read more
Alum of the Month: Ebony Logins
June 8, 2019
As a young female politician, Ebony Logins is very conscious of the fact that women are not well-represented in the political sphere. To encourage more young women to enter politics, Logins, who on top of her duties as a Councillor with the District of Sooke Council is also a photographer and community school co-ordinator, is launching a women in politics photo project. The VIU Recreation &... Read more
VIU Recreation Prescription Project Gets Youth Moving
December 7, 2018
Breaking down barriers to recreation for elementary school children could contribute to healthier, more active adults. Thanks to a $50,000 grant from Island Health, Vancouver Island University (VIU) has partnered with the City of Nanaimo Parks and Recreation, Division of Family Practice, and the Nanaimo Ladysmith School District to introduce Grade 5 students to more active lifestyles. The 16-week... Read more
Research @VIU: Homemade Tourism: The Artisan Economy
October 17, 2018
Every year, faculty and students at VIU go out into communities to participate in research that is having significant impacts on the region as well as giving students important experiential learning opportunities. Here are a few projects they engaged in this year. Project five of five. From microbrews and ciders to handmade jewelry and pottery, the re-emergence of the artisan economy offers... Read more