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[June 8, 2026] A bear has been spotted near the south side of the BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you see bears on campus, please remain calm and slowly back away, avoiding direct eye contact.
Report bear sightings at BCIT to Safety, Security, and Emergency Management: 604-451-6856.
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BCIT is deeply saddened to hear of the violence that occurred yesterday in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Our thoughts are with the students, educators, parents, first responders, and community members in the Peace Region. Please reach out if you or your peers needs support.
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BCIT Early Assist is available as a confidential service that provides BCIT faculty, staff, and students an opportunity to identify students in need of help, and offer them appropriate support and services at an early stage: bcit.ca/student-life-office/…
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Thank you to our community for continuing to practice compassion, care, and understanding with one another during this time. Please take care.
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A travel advisory is now in affect for the Fraser Valley due to flooding. Please avoid travel unless necessary.
BCIT remains open. Classes and exams will proceed as scheduled. If are impacted and need support, please submit an Early Assist referral: bcit.ca/student-life-office/…
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Please be advised that due to current work disruptions at Canada Post and StudentAidBC, postal service to and from BCIT is currently on hold, and the StudentAid BC online application system is temporarily unavailable.
For more information, please visit bcit.ca/breaking-news/
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⚠️ Air Quality Warning – Metro Vancouver
Issued Sept 3, 2025 due to wildfire smoke (for a few days or until weather changes).
➡️Limit outdoor activities.
➡️Notify your supervisor/instructor if you have any health concerns.
➡️Drink plenty of water.
More: bcit.ca/breaking-news/
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High temperatures across BC.
As parts of Metro Vancouver may experience hotter than normal temperatures this week, we encourage you to take extra precaution to protect yourself and those who are vulnerable.
Learn more: bcit.ca/safety-security/
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The Student Financial Aid & Awards Office is temporarily closed for in-person services until further notice.
Staff are available by email:
Awards/scholarships: sawards@bcit.ca
Financial aid: finaid@bcit.ca
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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There are no BCIT daytime classes or exams today, June 4, to accommodate the annual BCIT Professional Development Day for employees.
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There are no BCIT daytime classes or exams tomorrow, June 4, to accommodate the annual BCIT Professional Development Day for employees.
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A black bear has been spotted on the south side of the BCIT Burnaby Campus.
If you see bears on campus, remain calm and back away, avoiding direct eye contact. Report bear sightings at BCIT to Safety, Security, and Emergency Management: 604-451-6856.
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A black bear has been spotted near the south side of the BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you see bears on campus, remain calm and back away, avoiding direct eye contact.
Report bear sightings at BCIT to Safety, Security, and Emergency Management: 604-451-6856.
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A black bear has been spotted near building SE40 of the BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you see bears on campus, please remain calm and slowly back away, avoiding direct eye contact.
Report bear sightings at BCIT to Safety, Security, and Emergency Management: 604-451-6856.
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BCIT campuses are OPEN today, Feb 6, 4:50am. All classes and exams will proceed as scheduled. Allow extra time for your commute and wear appropriate winter apparel. Exercise caution as roads and walkways may be icy and slippery. bcit.ca/breaking-news/
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BCIT campuses are OPEN today, Feb 5, 5:00am. All classes and exams will proceed as scheduled. Allow extra time for your commute and wear appropriate winter apparel. Exercise caution as roads and walkways may be icy and slippery. bcit.ca/breaking-news/
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BCIT campuses remain OPEN today, Feb 4, 3:00pm. All classes and exams will proceed as scheduled. Allow extra time for your commute and wear appropriate winter apparel. Exercise caution as roads and walkways may be icy and slippery. bcit.ca/breaking-news/
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BCIT campuses are OPEN today, Feb 4. All classes and exams will proceed as scheduled.
Allow extra time for your commute and wear appropriate winter apparel. Exercise caution as roads and walkways may be icy and slippery.
MORE bcit.ca/breaking-news/
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