NSCC in the news

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Profitual, Volta to Collaborate Profitual and Volta, two local startups are partnering to use AI to help startups build better financials without the need for accounting experience. Profitual hired a coder from NSCC in 2022 to develop the platform and have since broke even and raised $1.2 million in funding last year.

Aug. 13, 2023Entrevestor

My friend, Larry Larry Bergeron (retired Boulanger & Baking Arts/Small Business & Entrepreneurship faculty) continues to inspire others during his third career since retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces and NSCC – assisting veterans with PTSD and their families through connection with horses.

Aug. 06, 2023Saltscapes

Nova Scotia Works showcases career pathways through open houses NSCC joined Nova Scotia Works Guysborough County at their open house last week, showcasing various career paths, how to browse programs on the College’s website and how to apply.

Jul. 26, 2023Yahoo!

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Cape Breton man finds new career path in the kitchen Colin McCulloch (Culinary Arts ’23, Graphic Design '01, AMCA '00) earned the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Culinary Excellence after NSCC’s Culinary Arts program ‘turned his life around.’

Jul. 25, 2023Saltwire

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MacPhee Youth Camp links skilled trades to the arts Seventeen youth immersed themselves in various trades at Akerley Campus during MacPhee Youth Camp. The camp helps develop interpersonal skills in youth as they explore career paths.

Jul. 24, 2023Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency

Eroded highway roads are shown with water on the side of the road and pylons after a rain storm.

South Shore communities assess damage after historic rainfall Lunenburg Campus became an emergency shelter for evacuated South Shore residents as communities experienced historic flooding last week.

Jul. 23, 2023CBC

A woman and her two young sons stand in the Lieutenant-Governors office with him, receiving a framed award.

Pictou community college student earns prestigious culinary excellence award Lynn Whiteman (Culinary Arts ’23) earned the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Culinary Excellence and calls this year (graduating NSCC and receiving this award) ‘one of the best years of her life.’

Jul. 20, 2023The Pictou Advocate

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COLUMN: Healthcare recruitment efforts paying off New training opportunities for nurses at NSCC are helping transform Nova Scotia’s healthcare system, efforts the Premier says are now ‘paying off.’

Jul. 18, 2023The Laker

Video: Empowering young women in tech Victoria Henneberry (Pipefitting ’15) and Techsploration executive director Emily Boucher speak about the new Techsploration-Irving Shipyard scholarships available to women and non-binary students studying trades, business or technology programs at NSCC.

Jul. 10, 2023CTV News Atlantic

A man with a bow and arrow aims to the right. In the background it reads "sharing culture through sport."

Sharing culture through sport Student journalists in the joint Kings College – NSCC Reporting in Mi’kma’ki course headed to Eskasoni in the lead up to NAIG 2023, learning the meaning of sports to the Mi’kmaq community.

Jul. 06, 2023APTN News

Twenty-eight grads stand in an open room for a photo with a blue 'NSCC' photo background behind them.

NSCC Achieve program brings together course alumni NSCC Achieve alumni gathered for a reunion at Pictou Campus. Grads from the past five years came together to inspire one another, connect and celebrate their accomplishments since graduating the program.

Jul. 05, 2023Saltwire

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Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding Announce Four (4) Scholarships Awarded to Young Women Entering Skilled Trades, Business, and Technology Programs at NSCC New scholarships are available for women entering any trade, business or technology program at NSCC. The awards aim to help grow a diverse and inclusive workforce in skilled trades in Nova Scotia.

Jul. 05, 2023Pembroke Observer & News

A male in a wheelchair is shown being transported by his mother across a new, wooden ramp outside his house.

N.S. college students build ramp for man battling Huntington’s disease NSCC students built a ramp for a military veteran battling Huntington’s disease. Facing mobility difficulties, the Canadian Military reached out to NSCC on behalf of the veteran to help assist in making his home more accessible.

Jul. 05, 2023CTV News Atlantic

Three men hold items from their new restaurant, including a milkshake with tons of toppings and a butter chicken sandwich with fries.

Shaking up Cape Breton's restaurant industry Two NSCC international students, now business grads are ‘shaking things up’ with their new endeavor – launching an Indian, Canadian and Pakistani-style restaurant in Sydney, NS that also serves gourmet milkshakes with unique, over-the-top toppings.

Jul. 04, 2023Saltwire

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Video: The Todd Veinotte Show Margaret Champion, Dean, School of Health and Human Services and Barbara Adams, Minister, Seniors and Long-term Care, were interviewed about the new CCA to PN Bridge pilot.

Jun. 30, 2023City News

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LETTER: Nearly 4,000 students graduate from NSCC in June In a letter to the editor, NSCC President Don Bureaux celebrates the Class of 2023 on their accomplishments.

Jun. 30, 2023Saltwire

A white background with black, blue and grey text reads 'sociable media.'

Video: Reimagined Energy Podcast: Energy Tech 101 with Dr. Groszko NSCC renewable and sustainable energy researcher Wayne Groszko joined grad Maria McGowan (Website Design '09) on her podcast, Reimagined Energy to discuss recent NSCC Applied Research projects on renewable energy and the value of involving students.

Jun. 29, 2023Sociable Media

Students develop safety app to combat human trafficking Three Truro Campus students, now grads, used a class project to develop an app aimed to combat human trafficking victims. The app is set to launch for public use in the near future.

Jun. 29, 2023Education News Canada

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Video: Predicted Sea Level Rise Dr. Tim Webster (COGS) discusses how he uses LIDAR technology to accurately map coastal zones to depict areas of future flood risk.

Jun. 28, 2023Beyond Research Podcast

New Pilot Program for Continuing Care Assistants Looking to Advance Their Careers NSCC and the Provincial government announced a new CCA to PN bridge program, offering up to 25 CCA’s to study PN at NSCC, free of charge.

Jun. 28, 2023Education News Canada

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N.S. offering paid training to upgrade skills of continuing care assistants NSCC and the Provincial government announced a new CCA to PN bridge program, offering up to 25 CCA’s to study PN at NSCC, free of charge.

Jun. 27, 2023CBC

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LETTER: Congratulations to Nova Scotia Community College's Class of 2023 In a letter to the editor, NSCC President Don Bureaux celebrates the Class of 2023 on their accomplishments and their supporters for helping them succeed.

Jun. 26, 2023Saltwire

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Five questions with Brooklyn Blackmore Brooklyn Blackmore (Music Arts ’18) answers a Q&A, letting her fans get to know her as more than an artist. Brooklyn is a country-pop artist from Dartmouth who’s recently single, “Great Minds Drink Alike” went #1 on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown in April.

Jun. 24, 2023Canadian Beats Media

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Video: A N.S. valedictorian comes out during graduation speech. A standing ovation followed Quinn Legg, Akerley Campus Valedictorian and Automotive Service and Repair grad shared an emotional moment with their classmates and faculty – coming out as transgender during their valedictory speech.

Jun. 24, 2023Global News

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Lunenburg County Pride hosting its first Pride parade Nova Scotia’s south shore is hosting their first Pride parade on July 9 with the parade beginning at NSCC Lunenburg Campus.

Jun. 23, 2023CBC

Domestic tuition rates for Ukrainian students NSCC announced eligible Ukrainians coming to Canada through the CUAET program are eligible for domestic tuition rates for the 2023-24 academic year.

Jun. 23, 2023Education News Canada

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NSCC Pictou Campus celebrates more than 200 graduates Pictou Campus celebrated over 200 graduates last week at their Convocation ceremony.

Jun. 14, 2023Saltwire

Filipino couple's success with Korean restaurant in Cape Breton leads to relocation Joshua De Leon (Business Administration grad) is using his NSCC diploma to open the first Korean restaurant in Cape Breton.

Jun. 14, 2023Saltwire

A graduate is about to step off stage with his diploma as he shakes the hands of his faculty members.

NSCC Marconi Campus graduates celebrated in Cape Breton Marconi Campus celebrated 400 graduates last week at two Convocation ceremonies.

Jun. 09, 2023Saltwire

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ASKED ANSWERED: What's next for Marconi Campus graduates NSCC graduates tell Saltwire their next steps following Convocation.

Jun. 09, 2023Saltwire

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Marine Training Program: Highlighting the work of Nova Scotia Community College Tracy Scott (A’paqt project facilitator, Strait Area Campus) discusses how marine training funding at NSCC is shifting the industry and changing lives – making marine jobs more diverse and inclusive for Indigenous Peoples, Northerners and women.

Jun. 08, 2023Transport Canada

SSRCE Partnering with NSCC Lunenburg Campus to offer the Foundations in Educational Support Program Lunenburg Campus partners with South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) to offer a 20-month Foundations in Educational Support Program (FEDS) for teacher assistants.

Jun. 08, 2023Education News Canada

NSCC celebrates nearly 4,000 graduates across province Nearly 4,000 NSCC graduates will be celebrated at 20 Convocation ceremonies across Nova Scotia between June 5-16, 2023.

Jun. 05, 2023Education News Canada

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Wildfire forces evacuation of Barrington seniors' home to NSCC in Yarmouth Burridge Campus temporarily transformed into a home for evacuated residents of Bay Side Home, a long-term seniors care facility in Barrington, NS. Mary Thompson, Burridge Campus Principal explains, “This is what we do at NSCC. When people are in need, we step up.”

Jun. 02, 2023Saltwire

Saskatchewan Polytechnic instructor shares knowledge in Africa Members from NSCC, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and North Island College are training instructors from partner colleges in Tanzania to empower women and youth.

Jun. 02, 2023Education News Canada

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A Fresh Start Determined to make a change, Curtis left home to move home to NS to explore new opportunities – NSCC’s RTJ program.

May. 29, 2023Hello Dartmouth

Nova Scotia Power funds award in honour of Doreen Parsons to support women in trades and technology at NSCC Nova Scotia Power announces new funding to support the Doreen Parsons Legacy Award, a scholarship for women studying trades and technology at NSCC.

May. 25, 2023Electric Energy Online

A woman is shown in a professional kitchen, wearing an apron and chef's hat as she focuses, preparing food.

SPICE Girls: New program for BIPOC and immigrant women breaks down barriers in food entrepreneurship Cassandra Downey (Culinary Management grad) pilots SPICE, a new organization combating inequality against BIPOC and immigrant women in the food service industry

May. 23, 2023Saltwire

A woman stands beside a cart that's full of small green leafy plants in brown pots.

Improving student's mental health with plants at NSCC Truro Campus Nat Beltran, Learning Commons Assistant at Truro Campus is leading a new initiative next fall: providing first year students at Truro Campus with a plant to care for – a holistic approach to improving mental health and reducing anxiety.

May. 18, 2023Saltwire

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Video: Spark Creativity Bursary at NSCC Global’s Eilish Bonang learns more about the recently announced Spark Creativity Student Bursary Fund through NSCC, dedicated to increasing access and equity in the creative industry for students from underrepresented communities.

May. 18, 2023Global News

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Video: From Hurdles to Breakthroughs: The Role of College and Institute Applied Research in Canadian Innovation Jeff Taylor, AVP, Applied Research & Innovation speaks with Denise Amyot, CICan President, celebrating Canadian Innovation Week by discussing the unique ways that applied research sets college’s apart and impacts students, businesses and communities across the country.

May. 17, 2023College & Institutes Canada

Video: Video game design company Ubisoft Halifax expands to new studio A noteworthy video game design company is expanding in Halifax. NSCC's Game Development program faculty, Sam Robichaud's involvement in a funded study is helping grow the digital media industry in Nova Scotia.

May. 17, 2023CTV News Atlantic

Nova Scotia's Premier Tim Houston is photographed at a media scrum after announcing a new investment for nursing programs.

Nova Scotia to graduate more nurses through new Acadia program, adding NSCC seats An investment from the Provincial government means 180 new, one-time Practical Nursing seats will open at six NSCC campuses as early as this fall to support the healthcare workforce.

May. 11, 2023Saltwire

NSCC celebrates creative sector students and alumni at new industry showcase On May 26, NSCC will celebrate the work of students and grads from its creative sector programs and raise funds for future students from equity-deserving groups through a new industry showcase event.

May. 09, 2023Education News Canada

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United Way transit project helping rural people connect with CBRM bus routes The United Way Cape Breton, Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia Community College and the and municipality are working together to add transit to underserved areas.

May. 04, 2023CBC

Two female students use a drill on a piece of wood as part of a live demonstration at a recent career fair.

IN PHOTOS: Cape Breton students exposed to potential career opportunities NSCC showcased trades and technology career opportunities to hundreds of Cape Breton and Eastern Nova Scotian high school students at Sydney Centre 200, hosted by Skills Nova Scotia.

May. 04, 2023Saltwire

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Event Aims to Financially Empower Women NSCC grad Tia Upshaw is the keynote speaker at Investing in You: Making Cents of Tough Conversations, a free virtual event aimed to inspire female entrepreneurs and break the taboo of discussing financial struggles and success.

May. 04, 2023Huddle

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Rotary Week celebrates Colchester's community helpers The Rotary Club of Truro has just finished celebrating its 97th anniversary. For nearly a century, the club has volunteered, fundraised, and completed numerous community projects in Colchester County.

May. 03, 2023Saltwire

CICan signs MoU's to support training, innovation and employment in Vietnam Last month, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) signed four memorandums of understanding (MoU) to further build on a 40-year relationship with Vietnamese partners to support the Vietnamese education sector.

Apr. 28, 2023Education News Canada

Admiral donation to uplift and support women pursuing careers in trades and technology at NSCC Today (April 25) at NSCC's Institute of Technology Campus, Admiral announced its three-year commitment to support the Women Unlimited Program (WU) at NSCC.

Apr. 27, 2023Education News Canada

A hand is holding a phone, open to the App Store prompting you to download the new 'SafetyNet' app, an app to help prevent human trafficking.

Video: 'It will save a lot of lives': NSCC Truro students develop anti-trafficking smartphone app An idea to protect students from violence has blossomed into a fully-functional smartphone app that its developers contend will "save lives."

Apr. 26, 2023Saltwire

CICan Announces its 2023 Awards of Excellence Recipients Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) announced the recipients of its 2023 Awards of Excellence on April 24, which recognize best practices and individual achievements from colleges and institutes across the country.

Apr. 25, 2023Education News Canada

Scotiabank commits $210,000 to support and inspire NSCC student and alumni entrepreneurs Scotiabank announced its $210,000 commitment to extend the Scotiabank Entrepreneur-in-the-Making Program at NSCC over the next three years to support students and recent alumni at the College who are looking to start or grow their business.

Apr. 18, 2023Education News Canada

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From video games to health care, Nova Scotia is going digital May is Here We Code Month. Events will spotlight advancements and opportunities in Nova Scotia’s tech sector.

Apr. 14, 2023Saltwire

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Trevor Reddick among friends on the Pictou NSCC Campus Connect the dots on Trevor Reddick’s career path and it’s all about learning and teaching.

Apr. 13, 2023Canada Today

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Forum to promote food sustainability at NSCC Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury A food forum will be held in Port Hawkesbury on Thursday, April 20, at the NSCC Strait Area Campus.

Apr. 10, 2023Saltwire

Adam Dykstra, the Skills Canada Nova Scotia champion in precision machining last year, works away at his competition task. Dykstra’s skills once again earned him the gold medal during a competition held last month at the Nova Scotia Community College Pictou campus.

Pictou college students earn gold at Skills Canada Nova Scotia competition Two local community college students walked away gold medal champions from last week’s Skills Canada Nova Scotia competition.

Apr. 05, 2023The Advocate

Dalhousie and NSCC arts programs get $1.25 million dollars in upgrades University arts students in Nova Scotia will benefit from a gift of more than a million dollars from a private foundation.

Apr. 02, 2023City News

NSCC to host Virtual Open House At NSCC Virtual Open House, you'll learn what sets us apart - like 14 campuses across the province, more than 130 programs to choose from and a strong support system for students.

Mar. 23, 2023Education News Canada

Four individuals are pictured participating in hands-on demonstrations at NSCC Nautical Institute's annual career fair.

NSCC Nautical Institute's annual Marine Skills Competition and Career Fair NSCC's Nautical Institute held its annual Marine Skills Competition and career fair, celebrating cadets and alumni who play a vital role in the Canadian marine industry,

Mar. 20, 2023The Reporter

Minister of Transport announces a new investment in marine training for Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, and women through the Oceans Protection Plan The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced a new investment of nearly $30 million, through the Oceans Protection Plan, to extend the Marine Training Program for four additional years, and to continue delivering marine training opportunities for Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, and women.

Mar. 20, 2023Education News Canada

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5 Nova Scotians heading to France to show off their skills at the Abilympics NSCC Culinary Arts grad Liam Crane and four other Nova Scotians will be taking part in the Abilympics in Metz, France from March 23-25, 2023. This year marks the 10th Abilympics, an international skills competition for persons with disabilities.

Mar. 19, 2023CBC

Development, lack of transit, speeding main concerns voiced at Community Meeting As community concerns were voiced at a recent community meeting, a group of NSCC IT Data students are helping build solutions with data from local employers to show the importance of public transit in the Waverley/Lakeview/Fall River and Wellington area.

Mar. 16, 2023The Laker

Construction of Student Housing Project at Ivany Campus Achieves Significant Milestone The Student Housing Project at Ivany Campus has achieved a significant milestone with 365 piles installed and piling complete.

Mar. 10, 2023Education News Canada

The latest edition of CICan's SDG toolkit highlights college and institute best practices in sustainability In celebration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) launched the latest edition of its SDG toolkit. Nine colleges and institutes showcase how they incorporate the United Nations SDGs across all aspects of their organization.

Mar. 10, 2023Education News Canada

Four bandmates, 3 men and 1 women, pose in front of a blue sky background, with a frowning yellow sun above their heads while holding paper clouds in their hands.

New Halifax Label Lulo Signs Good Dear Good Lulo Music Group, formed by NSCC Music Business program students, announces its first signing: local pop-rock favourites, Good Dead Good.

Mar. 09, 2023Exclaim!

Student leaders commit to a more sustainable future NSCC Student Association members came together to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability by signing the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Accord at IT Campus during Canada's first SDG Week (March 6-10).

Mar. 08, 2023Education News Canada

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Immigrant entrepreneurial success: Planting seeds of change after leaving Chinese metropolis for Cape Breton After leaving Lanzhou City in China to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree at Cape Breton University in 2012, Kalie Wang saw an opportunity to cultivate relationships and harvest a dream.

Mar. 07, 2023Saltwire

New federally funded program supports student success, mental health and well-being A new program was announced to help art and design students at six Canadian post-secondary institutions develop skills to support and maintain their mental health and well-being.

Feb. 28, 2023Education News Canada

NSCC, StFX launch collaborative program in Business Intelligence and Analytics St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) have launched a new Business Intelligence and Analytics program. Students can earn a BBA with Advanced Major plus a Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics in just four years.

Feb. 28, 2023Education News Canada

Ed Hamilton-Irving is pictured. He is working in a commercial kitchen, wearing chef's garb and holding a tray of uncooked croissants.

Video: Moncton man chooses second career and passion over retirement Ed Hamilton-Irving was just days away from retirement at the Moncton Hospital when he read a single line in a magazine that changed his life. “It said, ‘baking and pastry arts -- one year."

Feb. 15, 2023CTV News Atlantic

NSCC, Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa partner to support unique on-site hospitality and culinary diploma programs NSCC and Digby Pines Resort have joined forces to offer on-site programs that will foster hospitality business and culinary management education.

Feb. 13, 2023Hotelier Magazine

Numerous people are shown sitting at a "head table" - From left to right, they are: Jeff McMahon, Kevin Graham, Ken Byrka, James Twaddell and Sarah McDonald

Provisioning the Valley with healthy, flavourful foods Kara Friesen, of Piecemeal Food Provisions, hosted a fascinating evening recently where four farmers and a food advocate discussed the future of food in the Annapolis Valley.

Feb. 09, 2023Saltwire

Darrin Embree, an instructor in the geothermal program at the NSCC, is shown working on equipment.

N.S. uses just a fraction of its geothermal potential For decades, the former Springhill coal mine, which is a source of geothermal energy, has been tapped to heat businesses, an arena and part of the Nova Scotia Community College campus in Springhill.

Feb. 08, 2023Yahoo News!

Financial awards for Black and African Nova Scotian students NSCC has several dedicated awards, scholarships and bursaries for Black and African Nova Scotian students. If you're starting/returning in fall 2023, you'll be able to apply once the spring award cycle opens in March.

Feb. 08, 2023Education News Canada

The NSCC students who developed the app are pictured: Brandon Roy (left), Juan Roldan and Man Ching Ngi.

NSCC Truro students develop app to help prevent human trafficking A new app developed by students at NSCC Truro campus is being designed to help those targeted by abusers and traffickers.

Feb. 06, 2023Truro Daily News

National research into student homelessness underway Homelessness is a growing problem for post-secondary students all over Canada. In fact, as many as 100,000 post-secondary students experience some form of homelessness every day.

Feb. 03, 2023Education News Canada

Construction continues at a site in front of the IWK Hospital in Halifax.

Wave of skilled trades retirements arrives in Nova Scotia sooner than expected The gaps in the skilled trade sector caused by a wave of retirements without others pursuing those occupations have arrived much earlier than the expected 2030 date, a legislative committee was told Tuesday.

Feb. 01, 2023Chronicle Herald

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Celebrating the Most Inspiring Immigrants In Atlantic Canada 2023 The Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada initiative is our way of identifying and honouring those who stand out in their towns and cities across this region.

Jan. 25, 2023My East Coast Experience

Creative Pictou County partners with NSCC to offer courses targeted at artists NSCC Pictou Campus is about to embark on a new relationship with Creative Pictou County.

Jan. 24, 2023Saltwire

Bringing diversity to early childhood education For the first time in Atlantic Canada, an entirely Africentric experience is available for African Nova Scotians pursuing early childhood education (ECE).

Jan. 24, 2023Education News Canada

Mi'kmaw signers Holly Green and Sheila Johnson are pictured. They are outside in a sunny forest.

Meet one of the signers who translated the Mi'kmaq Honour Song into sign language Mi'kmaw signers Holly Green and Sheila Johnson helped translate the Honour Song, which was featured in a video for Nova Scotia Community College.

Jan. 22, 2023CBC Nova Scotia

COGS hosting expo Jan. 23-24 An expo of how post-tropical storm Fiona impacted Nova Scotia is being held at COGS in Lawrencetown on Jan. 23 and 24.

Jan. 22, 2023Saltwire

Allison Chapman is pictured with her four-year-old daughter Jonah Chapman.

Restoring furniture an artform for N.S. woodworker Allison Chapman says she loves being creative. In her late 20s, Chapman decided to go back to school to take the cabinet making class at her local NSCC.

Jan. 20, 2023Saltwire

Student research funding opportunities Thanks to two new funding programs, NSCC students can get paid to do research.

Jan. 20, 2023Education News Canada

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Somali health-care worker grateful to be in Nova Scotia After escaping civil war in Somalia with his family and then growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp that he could not leave, Mohamed Hussein is thankful for the chance to start a new life in Nova Scotia.

Jan. 19, 2023CBC Nova Scotia

Matthew Duffy is shown. He is wearing a life jacket and standing with his back to a body of water.

How a head injury led to career in fish safety A knock to the head turned out to be the push Matthew Duffy needed to realize his perfect professional calling. Not long after the accident, Duffy stumbled across an occupational health and safety program at NSCC.

Jan. 19, 2023The Safety Magazine

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Engage Nova Scotia to host community conversations at NSCC Engage Nova Scotia will hold community conversations at NSCC Marconi Campus in Sydney on Jan. 23 and the Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury on Jan. 25 from 4-6 p.m.

Jan. 19, 2023Saltwire

Students, instructors, and guest speakers at J-School Noire in 2020. Credit: CABJ

Journalism, multimedia workshop now open to Black students in Nova Scotia Registration is now open for a free journalism and multimedia workshop for Black students in junior high and high schools throughout Nova Scotia.

Jan. 18, 2023Halifax Examiner

Juanita Peters on always being ready for the next thing On my way to interview Juanita Peters, I was worried. Peters is the executive director of the Africville Museum in Halifax, but she is also a director of documentaries, plays, feature films and episodic television, as well as being an actor and a playwright.

Jan. 10, 2023Saltscapes Magazine

Almost like the real thing Heavy equipment training simulators provide a more realistic training experience than they did a decade ago. “We’ve had simulators in our program for 13 or 14 years,” says Lawrence Boyd of NSCC.

Jan. 10, 2023On Site Magazine

Dr. Jeffery Taylor, Associate Vice President of Applied Research and Innovation at NSCC (right) sits with a global news journalist Eilish Bonang (left).

Video: Climate Questions – Concerning or No? Global’s Eilish Bonang sits down with climate scientist Dr. Jeffery Taylor from NSCC to talk about the recent weather events – or lack of – in the Maritimes and what it means for our climate.

Jan. 03, 2023Global News

Augy Jones to head panel to address environmental racism in Nova Scotia Augy Jones has been tabbed to lead a panel that will address Nova Scotia’s checkered history involving environmental racism.

Dec. 30, 2022Saltwire

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1st phase of a multimillion-dollar makeover for downtown Sydney is nearly complete Businesses are excited to see the project completed, along with the opening of a new Nova Scotia Community College campus.

Dec. 23, 2022Cape Breton Post

Sydney Waterfront Campus is shown under construction. The above photograph shows the campus construction in the foreground while some of Sydney’s tallest buildings are visible to the left heading north along the waterfront.

New campus one of Cape Breton Post's top business stories of 2022 The skyline of downtown Sydney continues to evolve as work proceeds on NSCC’s new waterfront campus. The multi-year, $170-million project is expected to be completed in time for the NSCC’s 2024 fall semester.

Dec. 20, 2022Cape Breton Post

It’s back to school for thousands of students in Nova Scotia and across the country – and the housing crisis is creeping into campus life. International students who already pay much higher fees than other students are among those caught in the crunch. Amber Fryday spoke with two students who say they’re in a tough spot.

Video: Nova Scotia announces $8M for post-secondary housing projects The Nova Scotia government has announced it’s investing $8 million in a bid to increase housing options for post-secondary students and ease pressure on housing supply.

Dec. 19, 2022Global News

People are sitting at the bar at Stillwell on Barrington Street in Halifax.

New restaurant brimming with German influences A self-described military brat, chef and owner Ian Clarke, has opened PMQ Restaurant in downtown Halifax.

Dec. 19, 2022Chronicle Herald

A cartoon image demonstrates the geothermal process.

Nova Scotia announces $80,000 for study on geothermal energy in Cumberland County The provincial government is spending $80,000 to fund a study on the potential to generate more geothermal energy in Cumberland County.

Dec. 13, 2022Cape Breton Post

Postsecondary institutions bolster emergency aid as student homelessness increases In 2020, Nathan Swider admits he was “in a really bad spot.” He was 20 years old, struggling with autism but “still getting though” his second year NSCC while living with and taking care of his aging father.

Dec. 07, 2022University Affairs Magazine

NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus is shown under construction.

New name for NSCC Sydney campus in 2024 A new location will come with a new name for the Nova Scotia Community College campus in Sydney.

Dec. 02, 2022Cape Breton Post

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YouTube series helps African immigrants find connections, community in Nova Scotia A team of African immigrants in Halifax have created a YouTube web series to help keep other African immigrants informed on issues specific to their new community.

Dec. 02, 2022Penticton Herald

Portia Clarke, host of Information Morning - NS with Portia Clark, is shown.

AUDIO: Winners of this year's annual Challenge Nova Scotia competition Community college students recently took part in the 8th Annual Challenge Nova Scotia competition.

Dec. 02, 2022CBC Information Morning

Name of new NSCC Campus announced With the scheduled opening of the new build to succeed Marconi Campus now less than two years away, NSCC has announced the name of the facility.

Dec. 02, 2022NSCC

The 2021 Christmas tree looking over Truro’s skating oval. Contributed

There’s nothing like a real evergreen tree for you and the environment Recently, I had an enjoyable experience of leading an NSCC class of natural resources environmental technology students to a nearby woodlot for a tour of a Christmas tree operation with the owner/operator.

Dec. 02, 2022Saltwire

Chef Ethan Green is shown working in a kitchen in a close-up shot.

Nova Scotia’s Ethan Green to Represent Canada at International Young Chefs Competition Ethan Green has won the 2022 Canadian National La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Jeunes Chefs (Young Chefs) Competition. He will now represent Canada at the 2023 Concours International des Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs in Istanbul, Turkey.

Dec. 01, 2022Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine

Enactus Pictou Campus members spent the day building a greenhouse at Riverview Home with the help of some carpentry students. - Adam MacInnis

Enactus members construct greenhouse for Riverview residents It’s not often you see social services, business admin, office admin and carpentry students working side-by-side on a project.

Nov. 29, 2022Cape Breton Post

One-time Grant Provides Financial Relief for Post-Secondary Students The Province is announcing additional funding to help post-secondary students with the rising cost of living.

Nov. 29, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

Liporada (left) with Amanda Tate, her Marketing Research professor in NSCC

Filipino achiever completes scholarship from Canadian Bureau for International Education Jeremih Lei Liporada recently finished the Canada-ASEAN Scholarship for Educational Exchanges for Development granted by The Canadian Bureau for International Education.

Nov. 26, 2022Manila Standard

Grad becomes first university-based Indigenous Auntie in Residence in Atlantic Canada MSVU and King's College are pleased to welcome Emily Pictou-Roberts as the first Resident Nsukwi' (Auntie in Residence) serving both universities.

Nov. 24, 2022Education News Canada

Amber Fryday, pictured, is the new Atlantic director of the Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ).

Halifax reporter named Atlantic director of Canadian Association of Black Journalists A Halifax reporter and NSCC grad with African Nova Scotian roots has been appointed as the new Atlantic director of the Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ).

Nov. 21, 2022Halifax Examiner

NSCC students to tackle Premier's challenge during innovation event Close to 300 Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) students will participate in the 8th Annual Challenge Nova Scotia competition - a pan-provincial event that calls on NSCC students to develop innovative solutions to a social challenge issued to them by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

Nov. 16, 2022Education News Canada

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Supporting armed forces with education Three Canadian colleges have joined forces to create supports for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans and their families - including NSCC.

Nov. 16, 2022Quinte News Belleville

Black military veteran remembered as a community champion in Cape Breton Lemuel Marcus Skeete, a Cape Breton veteran and NSCC honorary diploma recipient, is being remembered as someone who uplifted his community, but wanted little praise for his hard work.

Nov. 11, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

Artists Honoured at 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Celebration The Creative Nova Scotia Awards celebrate excellence in artistic achievement. The Portia White Prize was awarded to singer, songwriter and actress Cyndi Cain of North Preston. As part of the award, Ms. Cain received $7,000 for her protégé, NSCC grad, musician/singer Adina Fraser Marsman.

Nov. 10, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

Jaden Dixon, pictured, is one of Nova Scotia Community College's first graduates of its Africentric early childhood education diploma program.

1st cohort of Africentric early childhood educators graduate from NSCC A new program at NSCC designed to encourage more Black students to enter the field of early childhood education has celebrated its first graduating class.

Nov. 09, 2022Yahoo! News

WATCH: The Nova Scotia government’s pledge to support housing construction for 350 NSCC students has grown and the timeline for part of the project has been delayed.

Video: NSCC students eagerly await construction of promised housing When construction is complete, student housing will be available to 50 students at NSCC's Pictou Campus — though the price per student isn’t clear yet.

Nov. 07, 2022Global News

Workers build the new residence at NSCC Akerley Campus in Dartmouth on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Credit: Zane Woodford

NSCC building three student residences with total of 350 beds Construction is underway on hundreds of new homes for students at three NSCC campuses.

Nov. 07, 2022Halifax Examiner

A 50-bed student housing facility at the NSCC Pictou campus is expected to open in September 2024. - Nova Scotia Department of Advanced Education

New housing at three NSCC campuses to accommodate 350 students Projects are underway to add new accessible housing to three Nova Scotia Community College campuses to accommodate 350 students.

Nov. 07, 2022Chronicle Herald

Lan Zheng, who migrated to Cape Breton from China is now helping the local newcomer community find new opportunities and become well-adjusted to the area.

Newcomer to Cape Breton pays it forward to local business community When Lan Zheng arrived at the JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport, she knew she was home. In 2012, the Chinese native migrated to Cape Breton to study business administration at NSCC Marconi Campus.

Nov. 04, 2022Cape Breton Post

NSCC celebrates fall graduates at Truro campus on Thursday NSCC is hosting a special fall convocation on Thursday at its Truro campus to celebrate fall graduates.

Nov. 03, 2022Pure Country 99.5

ova Scotia, chef Shaun Zwarun is pictured with his culinary team at Kiju’s Restaurant in Membertou, Nova Scotia.

Chef Shaun Zwarun celebrates Nova Scotian suppliers in new cookbook At Kiju’s Restaurant in Membertou, Nova Scotia, chef Shaun Zwarun creates menus that use local ingredients, but more than that are inspired by them and the local enterprises making up the food industry ecosystem in Nova Scotia.

Nov. 03, 2022Atlantic Business Magazine

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces $1.1M Ocean Allies 2.0 Project Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the $1.1 million Ocean Allies 2.0 Project. The investment expands the pilot program’s scope and partners and will include NSCC.

Nov. 01, 2022Nation Talk

NSCC and RBC grow support for rural students with work experience program NSCC has received a gift of $200,000 over two years from RBC Foundation's Future Launch initiative for the continued support of the RBC Student Works Program.

Oct. 27, 2022Education News Canada

A nurse puts a blood pressure cuff on someone's arm.

New Practical Nursing Program Will Train 30 L’nu Students Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, aspiring practical nursing students can learn as part of a Mi’kmaw cohort at NSCC Pictou Campus.

Oct. 26, 2022Nation Talk

Lennie White discusses the new student housing facility with NSCC Pictou Campus principal Maxine Mann. - Photo by Ray Burns

NSCC Pictou campus filling need with new housing The Pictou Campus of Nova Scotia Community College has multiple hopes for its new campus housing building.

Oct. 25, 2022PIctou Advocate

Improvements to Provincial Student Assistance Programs Changes to the provincial student loan program will make post-secondary education more affordable and accessible for students and graduates in Nova Scotia.

Oct. 20, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

Scholarships Awarded for Energy Studies Scholarships of $2,500 each have been awarded to eight students taking related trades and technology programs at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).

Oct. 18, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

Higher Wages, Retroactive Pay for Early Childhood Educators Higher wages are coming for Nova Scotia’s early childhood educators working in regulated child-care settings.

Oct. 11, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

Brooke Chandler (left) and Kiely White share a podcast and other ventures under the title Find Your Groove.

A groovy kind of podcast from Colchester duo When Kiley White and Brooke Chandler first started working together with a youth group in Brookfield, their overall, inspirational message to the teens was “find your groove.”

Oct. 10, 2022Saltwire

A highly-stylized, cartoony image containing a number of things in the college environment. This includes stairs, a person, books, a microphone, a DNA strand, books and plants.

Everything you need to know about colleges in Canada Colleges and universities both offer valuable educational experiences and provide the skills and credentials students need to get jobs.

Oct. 06, 2022MacLeans Magazine

Enrollment up at local NSCC campuses this fall Fall enrollment in certificate, diploma, advanced diploma and graduate certificate programs has increased at local NSCC campuses this year.

Oct. 04, 2022Pure Country 99.5

Several NSCC campuses to stay closed until Monday, some for longer Following Hurricane Fiona, several NSCC campus closures will remain in effect until Monday, October 3, while others may continue.

Sep. 28, 2022NSCC

Predicted Sea Level Rise with Dr. Tim Webster Nova Scotia and its 13,300 km of coastline is home to many coastal communities. NSCC Researcher Dr. Tim Webster discusses the impacts of changing sea levels, storm surges and climate change.

Sep. 22, 2022Beyond Research Podcast

People sit behind a table at a presentation.

Sea level rise and flooding in Fundy area discussed during panel forum Tim Webster - well-known and respected for his work in the areas of coastal zone management, river and coastal flood risk, erosion, and land stability studies - was a panelist during a discussion on sea-level rise and flooding in Colchester.

May. 26, 2022Saltwire

The Transformative Economic Impact Of The Nova Scotia Community College In this episode of the “Insights” podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell talk to CEO Don Bureaux about the transformation of NSCC over the past 20 years.

May. 26, 2022Huddle

NSCC music arts students to showcase talents at Marconi Music Fest in Cape Breton The first-ever in-person Marconi Music Fest will feature the talents of the inaugural graduating music arts program students from Nova Scotia Community College Marconi Campus.

May. 25, 2022Cape Breton Post

Paige and Madison McLaughlin touch up a fire hydrant in Stellarton as part of NSCC's work in the community.

Pictou NSCC social services students help out in the community Learning often takes place in the classroom, but NSCC’s social services program sees its students getting real-life experience in the community.

May. 19, 2022The News

NSCC Shelburne community well project offers solutions on several fronts The discovery of an unused drilled well at the NSCC Shelburne Campus on the Lake John Road could possibly serve as a water resource for the community.

May. 18, 2022Southwest Wire

A group of people on a stage with large letters in front of them, which read B A A 2022.

Celebrating the Pictou County business community NSCC and Michelin Tire win the RBC Special Recognition Award during the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Achievement Awards.

May. 18, 2022New Glasgow News

A man, in a red hat and shirt, looks at the camera.

Owner of new Caribbean grocery store brings taste of home to Dartmouth Shawn Montique started out selling Caribbean spices from his car, and now has a new storefront in downtown Dartmouth, N.S.

May. 17, 2022CBC Information Morning

Aspiring Chefs: The future of Canada’s culinary industry NSCC student Tsubaki Onishi stands out during Farm to Table: A Virtual Culinary Challenge event series hosted in partnership with Egg Farmers of Canada.

May. 16, 2022Menu Magazine

Mandy Rennehan, a long-time champion of the trades, pictured with Denika Coakley, the Project Lead for the Trading Up series and Julie Mood, the Design and Construction Manager for the project.

Lights, camera, Yarmouth: New HGTV series Trading Up making its debut on May 12 NSCC grad Denika Coakley is the Project Lead for Trading Up, a new series that will shine a light on Yarmouth, Nova Scotia when it makes its debut on HGTV Canada on May 12.

May. 11, 2022Saltwire

NSCC partners with PREP Academy to offer scholarships to African Nova Scotians Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) says it will offer four, $4,000 entrance scholarships to alumni of the PREP academy.

May. 06, 2022iHeart Radio

Video: Mortician by day, musician by night: Meet DJ Monika Ouellet Monika Ouellet fills her days in unexpected ways. During the workday, she’s a funeral director and embalmer at a funeral home in Saint John.

May. 04, 2022Global News

250K For Bursaries and Research at NSCC Nautical Institute NSCC Strait Area Campus is receiving $250 thousand for bursaries and research for the Nautical Institute.

Apr. 29, 2022101.5 The Hawk

Businesses expect positive impact from new community college in downtown Sydney With work progressing at the new NSCC Marconi campus in downtown Sydney, excitement is building with local businesses.

Apr. 26, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Skills Competition to showcase top tradesman on Wednesday in Cape Breton The top trades students and apprentices will showcase their talents at the 2022 Nova Scotia Skills Competition on Wednesday.

Apr. 20, 2022Saltwire

Jump start your spring garden with these early bloomers Todd Boland and Jamie Ellison, the authors of the upcoming book, Gardening for Acidic Soils: Working with Nature to Create a Beautiful Landscape provide insight on spring bulbs, trees and shrubs.

Apr. 16, 2022Saltwire

'The right thing to do': Shelburne looking to officially decommission landfill that's been the subject of environmental racism claims A first-generation landfill in the Town of Shelburne’s south end – that has also been the subject of environmental racism claims – may finally be officially decommissioned.

Apr. 14, 2022Saltwire

Shawn Montique, a former Nova Scotia Community College student originally from Land Settlement, Jamaica.

Video: Caribbean grocery store to open in Dartmouth There's growing excitement among people of Caribbean descent in the Maritimes with the upcoming opening of what's believed to be the region's first dedicated Caribbean grocery store.

Apr. 12, 2022CTV Atlantic

Atlantic Boom: Part II Atlantic harmonization and COVID-19 have forced NBCC and NSCC to rethink skilled trades training.

Apr. 11, 2022Canadian Metal Working

Asa Nodelman and Wanda White are renovating this old church to create The Odditorium, which will be a team room, woodshop and circus as well as their home.

Magic is coming to New Glasgow as The Odditorium's renovations begin A new tenant is setting up shop in a historic New Glasgow church.

Apr. 07, 2022Saltwire

Kelsey Woodland, left, and Jayden Green stand behind the counter of the new Electric Candy shop the partners recently opened on Plummer Avenue in downtown New Waterford. CONTRIBUTED

Cape Breton teens open old-fashioned candy shop in downtown New Waterford On Saturday, Jayden Green and Kelsey Woodland officially opened their Electric Candy shop on Plummer Avenue in New Waterford.

Apr. 05, 2022Saltwire

A man works on a machine while talking to someone.

Atlantic Boom: Part I Atlantic harmonization and COVID-19 have forced colleges to rethink skilled trades training.

Apr. 04, 2022Canadian Metal Working

Enactus Marconi student president Alicia Barry, front, and faculty advisor Melodie MacNeil stand near the recyclables and compost bins in the Nova Scotia Community College's cafeteria on March 18.

Meals and money: Enactus Marconi team in Cape Breton helping students live healthy Garbage is golden for the Enactus Marconi teams based at the Nova Scotia Community (NSCC) campus in Sydney.

Mar. 28, 2022Cape Breton Post

Paul Adams Jr. says he was working with his father "as long as I can remember."

Cole Harbour photographer gaining a name in graphic design Cole Harbour’s Paul Adams Jr. has been living a hectic life lately.

Mar. 18, 2022Saltwire

Nova Scotia community projects to reduce emissions Nova Scotia communities are pursuing clean energy projects with funding from the Low Carbon Communities program.

Mar. 15, 2022Environmental Journal

The face of downtown Sydney continues to evolve. On Tuesday morning, work crews attached the frame of a pedway to two buildings being erected at the new Nova Scotia Community College construction site. The span crosses the Esplanade between Falmouth and Townsend streets. That block of the busy thoroughfare will likely be closed for another couple of days. The $170-million NSCC campus is expected to be completed by September 2024. DAVID JALA/CAPE BRETON POST

Work continues on NSCC pedway in downtown Sydney The face of downtown Sydney continues to evolve. On Tuesday morning, work crews attached the frame of a pedway to two buildings being erected at the new Nova Scotia Community College construction site.

Mar. 15, 2022Cape Breton Post

Caitlyn MacDonald is a concrete lab technician with CarbonCure Technologies. She started in her current position in the research and development department in August 2020 after completing school in May.

Concrete lab technician says endless opportunities in construction industry Caitlyn MacDonald, an NSCC grad and concrete lab technician with CarbonCure Technologies, didn’t think she would end up with a job in the construction industry but she’s definitely glad she did.

Mar. 10, 2022

New Indigenous artwork appears at NSCC, BrandonU, ECUAD, Keyano, BRHS NSCC graduate Riki Lee Christmas of the Eskasoni First Nation has designed a turtle symbol which will be used to mark over 1,500 Mi’kmaw and Indigenous books at all NSCC campuses.

Mar. 09, 2022Academica Group

Community Projects to Reduce Emissions Potlotek First Nation in Cape Breton is receiving $37,500 for its solar maintenance training project. Working with the Nova Scotia Community College, they will develop a customized solar panel maintenance and repair training course.

Mar. 08, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

NSCC, UMaine create pathway agreement Nova Scotia Community College and the University of Maine have signed an MOU that will create a new pathway for NSCC students and graduates.

Mar. 01, 2022Academica

Earn while you learn and build a future in skilled trades Like many of their peers during high school, Mary White was an environmentally conscious student. Their interest in renewable energy combined with an opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades during high.

Feb. 27, 2022Saltwire

Green jobs for all: project to help newcomer youth build community, overcome barriers A new program aims to provide newcomer and immigrant youth with the tools they need to advocate for a just and equitable green future in Nova Scotia.

Feb. 26, 2022Saltwire

Mi'kmaw educator helps researchers incorporate traditional knowledge For six weeks last fall, a small group of scientists, researchers and technicians, learned how to incorporate Mi'kmaw traditional knowledge into the work they do every day.

Feb. 26, 2022CBC News

Entrepreneur capitalizes on program to foster community in Downtown Sydney When Alisha Barron first had the idea to open a pottery painting café in Sydney, N.S., she was prepared for the challenges that lay ahead. In fact, she welcomed them.

Feb. 24, 2022Cape Breton Post