Canadian National Railway Company donates $475K locomotive to BCIT
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) recently announced CN’s donation of a $475,000 locomotive to the Institute. As CN’s largest gift-in-kind to BCIT, this donation is […]
BCIT unveils new Beedie Plaza: enhancing campus experience for students
On May 4, 2023, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Beedie Foundation announced the opening of the new Beedie Plaza at BCIT’s Burnaby Campus. Made possible by a $5 million […]
From business to metal fabrication: Former MBA student follows her passion for trades
Monique Song didn’t expect her life to dramatically pivot in 2019. In June of that year, after spending a year travelling and working in Australia, she received an ultimatum from […]
BCIT and Teck announce opening of Teck Copper Innovation Hub
On January 31, 2023, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) announced the opening of the new Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Made […]
A father’s pride: how a son’s tragedy inspired 35 years of generosity supporting BCIT Broadcast students
As George Garrett was driving home one evening in 1975, he heard a vaguely familiar voice on the radio. It was the debut of a mysterious new personality dubbed “Super […]
Trades and technology students at BCIT get new and renewed $162.6M training facilities
Students, staff, and faculty in BCIT trades and technology programs will soon have access to new training facilities with an investment of $162.6 million in the Trades and Technology Complex […]
A Lasting Legacy for Jordan McIldoon
Jordan McIldoon won’t be able to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a heavy duty mechanic.