The University of Victoria (UVic) Board of Governors has approved and the UVic Faculty Association has ratified their tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

Internet service providers can submit their applications for project funding starting today for the upcoming Connecting British Columbia program.

Government is contributing $250,000 to the Youth Futures Education Fund, which will be available to help cover expenses beyond tuition that may be a barrier to post-secondary education for former youth in care.

Fifteen local people will be trained in land-based aquaculture systems, fulfilling the need for workers in this industry, thanks to more than $362,000 in government Community and Employer Partnership funding to Excel Career College.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow's in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC's Find Your Fit stop inVancouver at David Lam Park on Saturday, June 6.

A new $150,000 scholarship program will benefit 120 students from China, Japan and South Korea.

Another West Shore school will receive seismic upgrades valued at more than $10 million to protect students and staff in the event of an earthquake.