North Island College Faces $8.4M Tuition Hit, Layoffs Loom


Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:38
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North Island College Faces $8.4M Tuition Hit, Layoffs Loom

North Island College faces significant financial challenges due to a sharp decline in international student numbers, leading to layoffs of ten full-time faculty and trimming of admin roles. The college is shifting focus to programs with strong demand and career paths, while criticizing the BC government for lack of aid amidst the crisis.

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