Construction is well underway at the new Okanagan College trades complex that will open next year.

Imagine you're a college or university student. Now imagine you can access your required reading at the click of a button or the touch of a tablet, on campus or at home - without paying a dime.

Given his last name, it seemed like James Fiddler was destined for a life in the music industry. For a number of years, Fiddler was a professional musician working as a production manager for a company that produces guitars. When the company changed some of its operations, Fiddler decided it was a good time for a new career.

Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk met with the presidents and board chairs of B.C.'s 11 public colleges at the B.C. Colleges meeting, at the Fairmont Empress, on Sept. 17, 2013.

The benefits of a good education last a lifetime and as September is the start of a new school year for many post-secondary students, Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk wishes new and returning students every success in their studies.

The Province welcomed the launch of a Vancouver Island University program aimed at making post-secondary education more accessible for youth in care.