Possible cougar sighting at Interurban campus
A cougar may be roaming the trails near the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) at Camosun’s Interurban campus. Camosun reported a possible cougar sighting near PISE on Friday, May 25. The college is reminding people that if they see a cougar to stay in groups and keep children close; also, people should stay calm and back away slowly, not run away or turn their back on the animal. If a cougar is aggressive, fight back with sticks, rocks, and backpacks, and make yourself appear larger by raising your arms. Call the college emergency line at 250-370-3075 if you spot a cougar on campus.
Two Camosun staffers retiring
Camosun counsellor Chris Balmer is retiring in July, after 35 years of service with the college. Joanne Mockford, who has worked in the Interurban Toddler Centre since 1995, is also retiring.
New health building gets a name
Camosun has named its Centre for Health and Wellness Building, which is currently being built at Interurban, The Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness. The building is named for the Campbell family, who founded Thrifty Foods and made a donation to the college for the building. Alex Campbell passed away from cancer in 2011.
South Island Prosperity Project gets $250,000 grant
The South Island Prosperity Project (SIPP)—of which Camosun is a member, along with local municipalities, First Nations, and other organizations—is one of 20 finalists in the federal government’s Smart Cities Challenge. As a finalist, the project has received a $250,000 grant from the federal government; the money goes to SIPP further developing their idea to compete for the grand prize of $10 million. SIPP’s idea for the contest uses smart technology to give citizens access to a variety of different transportation modes, such as carpools and buses. SIPP aims to promote the economic development of southern Vancouver Island.
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