"Island Backs College" - Daily Colonist
The results of the Sept. 30, 1967 plebiscite were announced the following day. Overall there was strong regional support for the college. Questions arose following the plebiscite around the College's best location.
Article courtesy of Victoria BC's Daily Colonist, Oct. 1, 1967
"Regional College Approved by Cabinet" - Daily Colonist
After 6 years of hard work by the regional district co-ordinating committee, a regional college was approved by Cabinet in June, 1968. Malaspina College was expected to (and did) open its doors to students in September, 1969.
Article courtesy of Victoria BC's Daily Colonist, June 1968
Image courtesy of Nanaimo Daily Free Press, Sept. 1969
Leonard Marsh's report: A Regional College for Vancouver Island, 1966
This report details the need for a regional college for Vancouver Island and why Nanaimo was chosen as the most appropriate site to serve the region's post-secondary educational needs.