VPFO News

Jan 07, 2022
Here Is Why Your Net Pay May Be Lower in January
Find out why your net pay may be lower in January, how it affects your personal credit return, and how to get support on updating your tax elections.

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Dec 23, 2021
VCH Rapid Antigen Testing distribution centre available at the Life Sciences Centre
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has opened a COVID-19 testing site located at the Life Sciences Centre on UBC Vancouver campus.  This testing facility will be managed and staffed by VCH, and COVID-19 PCR testing will not be available. Please check the VCH website for up-to-date information prior to visiting the testing site.

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Dec 15, 2021
Preliminary approval received for the downtown Kelowna project
The UBC Downtown Kelowna project recently received preliminary approval from the Board of Governors meeting on December 5, 2021 to move forward with this project. Since February 2021, design work has been in progress and is on track for construction commencing late 2022.

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Dec 14, 2021
Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 16
The Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 20, 2021 until January 4, 2022. The last day of pick-ups from academic departments will be December 16. For questions or concerns, please contact your ESF technicians before December 20. 

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Dec 13, 2021
A reminder to stick to primary routes when driving to campus
When extreme weather comes to UBC Vancouver, Municipal Services in Building Operations is responsible for managing snow and ice within the Vancouver campus. Our snow removal and deicing vehicles work in priority zones to ensure the highest risk areas of campus are open first.

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