BC opens new on-campus student housing at North Island College

The Government of British Columbia has unveiled North Island College's first on-campus student housing complex, providing 217 beds in multifamily and family-oriented apartments. The project, built using sustainable mass timber and meeting high energy-efficiency standards, alleviates the local housing shortage and supports diverse student demographics. Developed in collaboration with the K’ómoks First Nation, the $77-million 'tul’al’txw' project enhances student community life, offering cultural and social support. The provincial government contributed $75 million towards the project to further educational opportunities on Vancouver Island.