Apr 15, 2021
(Chronicle Herald) One of Cape Breton’s best-known advocates for its residents and communities has died. Clotilda Adessa Coward Douglas-Yakimchuk died Thursday at the Halifax Infirmary. She was 89. She was a recipient of an honourary diploma from Nova Scotia Community College.
Apr 14, 2021
(Province of Nova Scotia) Nova Scotia has appointed longtime human rights leader Joseph Fraser as the new director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Mr. Fraser, currently the director of human rights and equity services with Nova Scotia Community College.
Apr 07, 2021
(CKBW) Lahave River Credit Union announced a new bursary yesterday for environmental students at NSCC. The $5000 bursary was presented to Craig Collins, of NSCC’s Lunenburg Campus.
Apr 07, 2021
(researchNS) Dr. Etienne Mfoumou, Lead Research Scientist for NSCC’s Engineered Technologies Applied Research Lab, knows that sustainable water treatment options are vital for rural Nova Scotians who rely on well water. Learn how his team has been working with the town of Shelburne to develop a solution that could eventually help ensure all communities in Nova Scotia have access to clean, safe drinking water.
Apr 07, 2021
(101.5 The Hawk) #ScottieOAndGreg talked with two NSCC Natural Resources students about a cleanup they have organized for this coming weekend on Port Malcolm Rd.
Apr 06, 2021
(Chronicle Herald) Michael Keating hopes his youngest brother Matthew would be proud of what they've accomplished in his memory. In less than six months, through the Three Brothers Project, Michael has spearheaded a fundraising campaign, raising $30,000 for an endowment fund needed to start a memorial scholarship in Matthew's name. The Matthew Keating Memorial Scholarship at NSCC will be awarded to students attending Marconi Campus enrolled in the School of Trades and Transportation.
Mar 26, 2021
(Saltwire) A new pedway, an architectural first for the Hubtown, will soon be open for public access as part of an extensive and ongoing construction project at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) campus on Arthur Street.
Mar 24, 2021
(Yarmouth Vanguard) Community rallies for family: Close to $150,000 in funds and materials were donated, in addition to 3,000 to 4,000 hours of donated labour.
Mar 24, 2020
(Yahoo! News) COVID-19 may have delayed the opening of North America’s first sanctuary for formerly captive whales, but the project’s executive director is confident as many as eight belugas will be frolicking happily in the waters of Port Hilford Bay by the end of 2022.
Mar 19, 2021
(Chronicle Herald) Nova Scotia Community College’s Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), in Lawrencetown, will soon be able to welcome students, faculty members and researchers to learn and live in its expanded facilities.
Mar 18, 2021
(Education News Canada) University and NSCC co-operative education (co-op) students secured a record number of 861 paid work placements through government's Co-operative Education Incentive program in 2020 - an additional 100 jobs from the previous year.
Mar 16, 2021
(Global News) Launched in collaboration with chefs from around Halifax, NSCC students, instructors, and alumni, a new restaurant takeover pop-up series called “Secret Garden” is gaining steam in HRM.
Mar 15, 2021
(CTV) Two-time NSCC grad Brad George shares his perspective on Nova Scotia's culinary industry during the pandemic and gives an oyster shucking demonstration.
Mar 12, 2021
(Education News Canada) Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) is holding a Virtual Open House from Tuesday, March 23 to Friday, March 26, 2021.
Mar 08, 2021
(CBC) A high school mechanics course wasn't enough to satisfy Saedene Simmons's automotive appetite. As soon as the teenager got home, she insisted on helping her father work on his car.
