This is the 5th year in a row Malaspina has faced a budget shortfall. Temporary positions and janitorial services were reduced, and library fees raised. Although enrollment is down - they will be reducing dependency on portable classrooms.
Enrollment is down, and less teachers are required - offsetting some of the budget loss.
Two private training institutions were closed in Nanaimo. Island Skill Development Centre and Macmillan College closed their doors, putting about 41 people out of work. For feedback on our site please contact the Nanaimo HRCC Webmaster .