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Camosun College Student Society reacts to international post-graduate work permit program changes

Lydia Zuleta Johnson, student editor

November 13, 2024

A federal announcement on September 18 introduced tighter restrictions on international student study permits, causing concern at a number of Canadian post-secondary institutions, including Camosun College. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced it will be limiting eligibility to Canada’s post-graduation work permit program, allowing only for international students studying within 966 programs in five eligible […]

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Camosun College Student Society talk fall elections, referendum, diversity

Santiago Vazquez-Fuertes, senior writer

November 13, 2024

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held its fall student elections from October 21 to October 23. A total of 688 students voted in the elections. That’s down from last year’s fall election turnout of 784 students, but CCSS external executive Prince Solanki is still happy with the turnout. “It was a successful voting this […]

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News Briefs: November 13, 2024 issue

Lydia Zuleta Johnson, student editor

November 13, 2024

Camosun Coastal Centre gets $5.26 million grant The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation in conjunction with Seaspan have announced a $5.26 million grant to go toward building a new trades training centre at Camosun College’s Coastal Centre, as well as allocating $200,000 to scholarships. Adopting an “Indigenous first” approach, the new training centre—which will support […]

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News Briefs: October 30, 2024 issue

Lydia Zuleta Johnson, student editor

October 30, 2024

Camosun Chargers partner with Rogers TV The Camosun Chargers have announced that all 2024-2025 season volleyball and basketball home games will be broadcast on the Rogers South Vancouver Island community channel. In partnership with Rogers TV, Chargers games will include commentators, high-quality graphics, and instant replays. Home games will be available on the Rogers TV […]

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Camosun College Student Society Diwali party encourages diversity

Mackenzie Gibson, senior writer

October 30, 2024

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) will be throwing a big party for Diwali this year. Considered to be the most important festival in Indian culture, Diwali celebrates a triumphant moment in Hindu mythology when Rama and Sita were reunited and everyone in the kingdom illuminated the city to welcome the couple home. CCSS external […]

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Camosun College Student Society election results in

Greg Pratt, managing editor

October 24, 2024

The Camosun College Student Society held its fall elections from Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 23. Voting was held online. A total of 688 students voted in the elections. Jaspreet Kaur was elected as Lansdowne executive, and Arshdeep Singh as Lansdowne director. David Vazquez Covarrubias was elected as off campus director. Pedro Jose Gudiel […]

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Camosun College Student Society elections a chance for students to get more involved

Mackenzie Gibson, senior writer, with files from Lydia Zuleta Johnson, student editor

October 16, 2024

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections are almost here. With online voting open from 9:00 am on October 21 until 11:30 pm on October 23, the CCSS is encouraging Camosun students to exercise their right to choose their student representatives. The CCSS is a collection of students who function similarly to a worker’s union. […]

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News Briefs: October 16, 2024 issue

Lydia Zuleta Johnson, student editor

October 16, 2024

Library catalogue closure Camosun’s online library catalogue will be unavailable from Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 pm to Monday, October 21 at 9:00 pm while it undergoes maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to renew items, place holds, or view account information. However, Single Search, other library databases, and in-person services will continue […]

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