It's nearly impossible to find work with my HCA certificate. No one takes me seriously and I've…read morerealized I didn't learn the same materials that are taught at VIU, Camosun, or NIC. Recently, I was denied a position with island health due to my credentials coming from Sprott Shaw college. Sure, it was easier to get accepted into the college here initially, but had I known, I would've upgraded my high-school courses and just attended VIU. VIU is much more respected in areas beyond Vancouver island as well. Don't even try working outside the island with a certificate from here.

As a graduate of the Business Administration Management program, this college suited my needs…read moreperfectly. At the time of my decision to go back to school and earn an education (I use the word earn as there is nothing "pay to pass" about this college) I had been out of school for over 10 years. The thought of going back to school after being away from it from that long was a very nerve-wracking decision that weighed on my mind for many months before finally committing to speaking to the Career Advisor. Upon finally meeting face to face with the Advisor, the only questions she asked of me were simply, "What do you find interest in, and what do you think you could see yourself doing for a career?" She based her suggestions on my responses. Never once did she try and sign me up for a program that same day. In fact I was given all the information I needed and was told to go home and read over everything given. Upon making a decision on what I wanted to do, the courses themselves not only provided relevant information, but were kept engaging to the point that I never felt like I wasn't learning something new daily. The instructors that I had the pleasure of learning from were all very knowledgeable. I found the course load to be manageable, especially since for the majority of the time enrolled in the program, I had also been juggling outside employment. The continuous intake model that they use is very beneficial to someone like myself, who benefits most when I have the opportunity to only focus on one course at a time, rather than attempt to put enough focus on multiple courses at once. It catered to my learning style. All of the staff were forthcoming with support and information throughout my time there. They aided in me finding employment. (I managed to secure a temporary contract with the Federal Government during my time at Sprott Shaw, and certainly could not have been accepted to that body of work without their help) As someone who despised school as a child/teen, I have to say, that Sprott Shaw does an amazing job in getting someone interested in attending and working towards a certification in the field of their choosing. I would sincerely recommend at the very least, going into the campus and gathering information if even the slightest part of you wants to know what it would be like to revisit your quest for an education.

Took part in the 3 day Ron Collin's retreat and it was amazing. The facility was clean and the…read morefriendly staff set us up with treats coffee and tea and a fridge for our lunches so we were all set to spend the days learning. Great selection of fabric, notions and machines.

Always pleased with the service and selection at Snip and Stitch. Very dedicated staff and owners…read moreare lovely, kind and considerate. They offer very interesting sewing classes for quilting as well as garment making.

This place is really cool. The storefront needs some work but the classes are well priced, fun and…read morethe teachers are helpful and nice. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to learn or brush up on their pottery skills. They also have a gallery with some pretty nice pottery. When I was there they had a good selection of mugs, milk or water jugs, teapots, and flower vases. Wonderful colors and good prices.

Stressful & unsafe two weeks. Minimal and unhelpful response from Nanaimo Yacht Charters (NYC)…read more This was our 2nd time chartering from NYC and decided to charter the same boat (52 foot power boat - Rock n Rye). Previous year had small issues on the boat but overall positive experience. This year was drastically different. Boat had not been maintained and we were sent out on a very unsafe boat. Night 1: Windlass stopped operating and lost generator power. This began two weeks of major power issues, the inability to anchor due to slow response and service, and incurring unexpected costs. We were forced to stay at marina's the entire time. At one point, the anchor came dislodged in the middle of Johnston strait banging against the boat. We were stressed and exhausted after week 1. We spent two days in Port McNeill waiting for the windless to be fixed. Going in to week 2, the windshield exploded above the galley - yes- while sitting at the marina on a calm evening. We then had a broken windshield, continued power issues (not enough power to operate much of anything while not on shore power). The first night we attempted to anchor after the windlass was supposedly fixed, there was not enough power to drop or pull up anchor without re-setting the fuse every 10 seconds. After two very expensive and stressful weeks we met with Andrew, the owner, who assured us he would 'make it right' and 'cover our costs'. It's been three months and we have been trying to reach him and he has not responded. We hope you don't make the same choice we did . Go with a different, reliable, safe and responsive charter company.

We just returned from our 4th year of chartering with Nanaimo Yacht Charters. As usual, the boat…read morewas well-prepared (we've used a different boat each time), Ian was as generous with his time as he needed to be, and the equipment was all present and worked (we didn't ever use the anchor windlass, though). We sail early in the season, when the wind is best, but also know that wind usually is a bit variable in this area, and very light as summer whams up. We've always found Ian, Sherry and Lorraine to have plenty of suggestions and advice about where to sail and stop, different activities, and they want to see us have fun (without breaking the boat, preferably). When we've had problems, Ian has been quick to answer the phone and offer suggestions. And it's worth the price of admission to watch them bring the boat back into the slip at the return. Nanaimo is also a great location for going to Princess Louisa Inlet, Desolation Sound, or the Gulf Islands, better than Vancouver or Sidney if you're interested in those destinations. Dodd Narrows is a great introduction to navigating BC waters.

Surinder was a great instructor stayed on track and present with me and the task of refining and…read morehoning my driving skills. I am grateful Tessa

Streetwise Driving gave me the confidence and skills to pass my N test. Surinder was helpful,…read morepatient and firm. He made sure I knew what I needed to know for the road test. I am very glad I chose Streetwise Driving School.

Damon is an excellent instructor and is very professional in his approach. He helped me fine tune…read moremy driving and pass my exam, pin pointing the silly mistakes I was making which led to failure in my previous Class 5 driving tests. I would recommend ABS Driving School everybody...... Nadeem

I had recently moved back from seven years living in Jolly olde England, where my license had…read morelapsed. They drove on the wrong side of the road and far too fast for me, so I never bothered to get a British license. Because of this, I had to take a written and a driving test to have my license reinstated. Brushing up on skills learned 15 years earlier with a couple of lessons from Wallace Driving School definitely helped me out. When I needed clarification on a couple of minor points, they were happy to answer my questions over the phone. I passed my driving test - doing a lot better than I thought I would in my nervous state - and that evening Steve Wallace, the owner of the school, called me himself to ask about my test results. They really a lovely group of people who did everything they could to accommodate me. Thank you so much!

The staff at Quarterway are excellent. My child has been there for a few years and Mary has been…read morewonderful throughout. She keeps a tight leash on the kids but is also kind. The owner of this business however is a different story. When dealing with Nicky you get a real sense that she is in it for the money. Her lack of communication skills and disregard of customer service is overwhelmingly evident. If it wasn't for Mary and the other fine staff members I would suggest to go elsewhere; but they more than make up for Nicky's inability to effectively deal with concerning parents.