Students at Royal Roads University will have better opportunities to push the boundaries of environmental science in a modern facility, as a result of a Canada-B.C. infrastructure investment.

Students at Royal Roads University are getting support to pursue advanced degrees in priority areas like science and technology, thanks to a new $180,000 graduate student scholarship fund to boost research and innovation throughout the province.

The Government of British Columbia is partnering with Pacifica Housing and the City of Colwood to break ground on 82 much-needed rental homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities.

Royal Bay Secondary students will get more space to learn and play, with a 600-seat expansion and a new gym, announced Minister of Education Rob Fleming.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender toured the new Royal Bay Secondary construction site with Belmont Secondary school trades students who are working and learning on the job site.

Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal joined Education Minister Peter Fassbender, school district officials and community members to break ground on the new $40.8-million Royal Bay Secondary school and to name a new road after Hesjedal - Ryder Hesjedal Way.

Aboriginal students at Royal Roads University have a dedicated space to study and honour their heritage with the official opening of the Aboriginal Learning and Cultural Centre.