New Camosun College Student Society external executive discusses plans

The results are in for the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections, which were held from April 7 to April 9. Quinn Cunningham is the new CCSS external executive, winning with 506 votes (89 percent). Amanda Garner is now the CCSS women’s director, with 529 votes (90 percent), and Savannah Barratt is the new sustainability […]

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House passes $9-billion student aid package, boosts amount

As we reported on April 22, the federal government has announced a $9-billion student-aid package to assist post-secondary students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The package was fast-tracked and passed by the House of Commons on Wednesday, April 29, and one of the aids was boosted. Previously, students with disabilities and/or dependents were eligible to receive […]

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Student organizations push for more after $9 billion student-aid package announced

On Wednesday, April 22, the federal government announced a new student-aid package amounting to $9 billion. Many student organizations, however, say this isn’t enough. The new Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides $1,250 a month from May to August for students and recent graduates who are making $1,000 a month or less. Students with disabilities […]

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Camosun president looks to uncertain summer and fall semesters

As Camosun students finish up their winter semesters, write exams, and get into the swing of remote learning, the college is planning for its summer and fall terms. Summer courses are being offered online, and for the fall semester, Camosun president Sherri Bell says it’s likely Camosun won’t be running a campus with large groups […]

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Ministry fast-tracks mental-health support during COVID-19 pandemic

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has fast-tracked a 24/7 counselling platform in order to help students who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Here2Talk site provides options for students to talk with mental-health support over the phone, through an app, or online. The program will cost an estimated $1.5 million per […]

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Federal government announces new $9-billion student-aid package

The federal government announced today a new student-aid package worth $9 billion. The new Canada Emergency Student Benefit will provide $1,250 a month from May to August for students and recent graduates who are making $1,000 a month or less. This comes after critiques that the government’s Canada Emergency Response Benefit wouldn’t be available for […]

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BC Transit suspends UPass program

Camosun College announced yesterday that it has been informed that BC Transit is suspending its UPass programs across the province. The decision was made as a result of onboard fare payment being removed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UPass is a bus pass for Camosun students; students pay for the pass as part of their […]

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Camosun College Student Society election results in, referendum passes

  The results of the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections are in. The elections, which were held online from April 7 to 9, are a chance for Camosun students to get on the CCSS board of directors. Quinn Cunningham is the new CCSS external executive. Amanda Garner is now the CCSS women’s director, and […]

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Governments offer additional supports for post-secondary students with summer jobs program and Indigenous emergency fund

Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced a boost to the Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJP) on Wednesday, April 8. The wage subsidy for CSJP employers will be raised from up to 50 percent of minimum wage to 100 percent, and the program—which helps students find work in the summer—will now include part-time jobs as well as […]

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Camosun contributes to COVID-19 fight with face shields, sparks global interest

Camosun Innovates is manufacturing over 9,000 medical-grade face shields for frontline health-care workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The college signed off on the contract with producer AP Plastics on Monday, March 30, and the first batch of the face shields went out to health-care workers on Monday, April 6. The shields span from the […]

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