NSCC in the news

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSCC ranks highly in AASHE’s 2022 Sustainable Campus Index AASHE has released its 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, and over 20 Canadian postsecondary institutions were featured across the indices.

Sep. 19, 2022Academica Group

Jingle dresses and mermaid tails Hailee McDonald brought together something that she didn't really see much of in the comic book world when she tried the MerMay challenge: Indigenous representation in comic book characters.

Sep. 19, 2022Cape Breton Post

NSCC signs Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion NSCC has joined over 50 signatories in a commitment to the principles of Black flourishing, inclusive excellence, mutuality, and accountability when developing policies, actions, and initiatives.

Sep. 14, 2022Academica Group

Video: NSCC Instructor Stephen Barrett Showcases Nova Scotia's Brewery Scene Chef Stephen Barrett showcases high-quality local food and drink while offering honest, transparent recommendations and reviews and expert analysis.

Sep. 08, 2022Seasoned Plates

Research underway on how free tuition is helping former kids in foster care As Levon Beck begins her second year of college, she says it's hard to put her gratitude for free tuition into words. "I don't even know how to describe it," Beck, who is studying business administration at NSCC, said Tuesday.

Sep. 06, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

NSCC, CSU partner on transfer agreement NSCC has partnered with Columbia Southern University (CSU) on a transfer agreement for students studying occupational health and safety.

Sep. 06, 2022Academica Group

N.S. pilot program aims to clarify immigration process for international students Teo Kim is a graphic design student in his final year at NSCC. Originally from Seoul, he came to Nova Scotia a year ago.

Sep. 04, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

Awards created to honour nurse, continuing care assistant killed in N.S. mass shooting Victorian Order of Nurses Canada is honouring two employees who were killed in the Nova Scotia April 2020 mass shooting with memorial awards.

Sep. 01, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

Labouring the point: Atlantic Canadian employers must wrap their heads around workforce challenges posed by the pandemic and inflation Changing up the employer-employee relationship is key to any recovery after the economic impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, according to NSCC President Don Bureaux.

Sep. 01, 2022Cape Breton Post

Student housing crunch predictable, avoidable As university and college students look for a place to live in Nova Scotia, many are finding it next to impossible.

Sep. 01, 2022Cape Breton Post

Ukrainians excited by opportunities in Nova Scotia Yehor Tymoshenko was supposed to fly to Spain to see his mother on Feb. 24. Those plans quickly ended when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military assault on Ukraine.

Sep. 01, 2022Cape Breton Post

Back-to-school is approaching, and post-secondary students still can’t find a place to live in Halifax The beginning of fall classes is just a week away, and many post-secondary students are still scrambling to find somewhere to live as they face skyrocketing rents, a dwindling housing supply off-campus and waitlists for residences on-campus.

Aug. 31, 2022The Coast

Audio: Hear from someone supporting students with on- and off-campus living Chauncy Kennedy, NSCC's Manager of Housing & Student Life, shares what he's hearing from students who are experiencing struggles are facing as they try to find a place to live during the housing crisis.

Aug. 30, 2022CBC Information Morning

How sea-level rise could sever a vital transport link in Canada Seven years ago, the sun, moon and Earth aligned to produce a tidal surge in the Bay of Fundy, pushing the sea within centimetres of a national rail line connecting the eastern Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Aug. 29, 2022Aljazeera

How Halifax’s post-secondary institutions are dealing with COVID this fall Nova Scotia Community College is not requiring students to mask up this fall, although wearing a mask is still recommended.

Aug. 29, 2022The Coast

Shelburne’s downtown rejuvenating with new businesses opening Brendan Pippy is the owner/operator of The Emerald Light kitchen and bar, one of several new businesses to recently open in downtown Shelburne.

Aug. 24, 2022Saltwire

New ‘dynamic’ campus will bring change to Sydney, N.S. waterfront Billed as a grand effort to aid downtown revitalization in a city of 31,000, the new Marconi campus on Sydney, N.S.’s waterfront will, when finished, be a spectacular splash in a town that has seen little major urban renewal.

Aug. 22, 2022Daily Commercial News

Plans underway for on-campus housing at NSCC's Ivany Campus Plans for on-campus, student housing at a Nova Scotia Community College site in Dartmouth are underway.

Aug. 16, 2022City News

Video: ‘Desperate pleas:’ Halifax university students struggling to find housing A shortage of housing for students both on and off campus has been alarming for Nova Scotia university staff and student unions trying to help.

Aug. 16, 2022Global News

Some Nova Scotia students facing 'desperate' situation amid housing crisis NSCC, King's College have reached out to alumni for help.

Aug. 12, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

Video: College campus construction breathes life into downtown Sydney, N.S. The sound of construction work in downtown Sydney, N.S., is hard to tune out, but it's music and money to the ears for businesses in the area.

Aug. 09, 2022CTV News Atlantic

Beauty in simplicity: Alcohol ink art takes plenty of practice, says Cape Breton artist For alcohol ink artist Shae-Lynne MacLean of Baddeck, the simplicity in the beauty of her paintings does not reflect the time and heart poured into their creation.

Aug. 09, 2022Cape Breton Post

Mi'kmaw woman starts clothing brand, offers hope about recovering from addiction Tyra Paul has turned her life around from drug and alcohol abuse and now she wants to show others there is life beyond addiction.

Aug. 09, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

Researchers looking into growing kelp for food in Atlantic Canada Three community colleges in the region have teamed up to map out wild kelp beds underwater in order to identify where they can grow and study the algae.

Aug. 07, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

The Broken Ground unearths rich history of Inverness coal mines Up-and-coming-filmmaker Liam MacDonald unearths some of the rich history of coal mining in his hometown with a full-length documentary.

Aug. 04, 2022The Port Hawkesbury Reporter

Former Harve Boucher resident leaves $2M legacy gift to NSCC Strait Area Campus A very successful businesswoman with ties to the local community has left a $2-million legacy gift for the students at NSCC in Port Hawkesbury.

Aug. 03, 2022The Port Hawkesbury Reporter

Still painting the town: Yarmouth NS sees lots of mural potential and opportunities Local artist Danielle Mahood's latest mural is a stunning and colourful shoutout to the lobster, swordfish and scallop fisheries.

Aug. 03, 2022Saltwire

Former wheelchair racer Ben Brown hits international waters at Para Canoe World Championships Ben Brown was one of Canada’s top international wheelchair racers for many years but this week he’ll show his nautical skills as a member the national Para canoe team at the world championships for able-bodied and Para paddlers, taking place in Dartmouth, N.S.

Aug. 02, 2022Canadian Paralympic Committee

Marine Industry Career Path: Darrah James Darrah James works on the east coast of Canada in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, for Rock Solid Composites as a certified Boat Builder.

Aug. 02, 2022Boating Industry Canada

$2-million donation from late Margaret Mary Cook to fund student awards at NSCC Strait Area Campus in Cape Breton NSCC Foundation hosted a dedication event on July 26, in honour of the late Margaret Mary Cook, whose estate donated $2 million to fund student awards in perpetuity at NSCC Strait Area Campus.

Jul. 27, 2022Saltwire

Federation of Black Canadians creates virtual anti-Black racism toolkit The Federation of Black Canadians has created a virtual anti-Black racism toolkit. It's something all Canadians can use to better educate themselves on the lives of Black Canadians, past and present.

Jul. 22, 2022CBC Mainstreet

NSCC Awards Lieutenant Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence Culinary graduate Gracie Pyke from NSCC Strait Area Campus has been selected to receive the 2022 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Culinary Excellence.

Jul. 20, 2022The Port Hawkesbury Reporter

Closing employment gap for Indigenous youth key to addressing labour shortage: Study Closing the employment gap for Indigenous youth in Atlantic Canada is key to easing the region’s acute labour shortage, new research released Thursday said.

Jul. 14, 2022Canadian Press

Equine therapy program in Pictou helps individuals connect to their emotions People dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, and overwhelming feelings of stress might be surprised to find tranquility and emotional support at a quaint barn in urban Pictou.

Jul. 14, 2022Saltwire

2022 Award for Culinary Excellence Six culinary graduates from NSCC have been selected to receive the 2022 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Culinary Excellence.

Jul. 14, 2022Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

Mount Allison, NSCC launch new pathway agreement in social services Mount A. and NSCC have signed an agreement to assist students in earning both a diploma and degree in the areas of social services and sociology.

Jul. 12, 2022Mount Allison University

Government Invests in More Nursing Seats The government is continuing to invest in healthcare with the addition of 120 practical nursing seats at NSCC.

Jul. 12, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

Three Brothers Project inaugural walk/run The Three Brothers Project held the inaugural Moving For Change walk and run in support of Cape Breton mental health initiatives on July 10 at Petersfield Park in Westmount.

Jul. 11, 2022Cape Breton Post

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces The $920k Blue Mentorship And Leadership Pathways Project Project will help create a system for professional advancement within the ocean sector through a strong and sustainable mentorship network.

Jul. 08, 2022Canada's Ocean Supercluster

NSCC grad among participants for pitch competition, The LaunchLunenburg Doc Fest unveils participants for pitch competition, The Launch Nova Scotia’s Lunenburg Doc Fest's new initiative is designed to help support and develop talent from underrepresented communities, cultures and identities.

Jul. 07, 2022Real Screen

'There’s Something in the Wind' provided a great night of entertainment Students in NSCC’s applied media and communication arts program recorded and produced videos to compliment musical pieces during ‘There’s Something in the Wind' event.

Jul. 07, 2022Cape Breton Post

Building a safety career in Atlantic Canada Though the OHS profession is currently mostly unregulated, more and more employers are looking for individuals with the right combination of education and experience – which can vary depending on the province you’re in.

Jul. 04, 2022Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

NS PSE implements ARUCC MyCreds National Network CONSUP and NSCC have announced an “across-the-board" implementation of the ARUCC MyCreds National Network in Nova Scotia’s postsecondary sector.

Jul. 04, 2022Academica Group

Cape Breton chef has some hot ideas for the summer grilling season When the weather’s hot, NSCC Chef Todd MacIntyre loves to grill.

Jul. 01, 2022Cape Breton Post

Video: Officials predict boom in downtown Sydney, N.S. following redevelopment Downtown Sydney, N.S., was bustling with activity on Tuesday, but the sounds of both vehicle and foot traffic will soon be replaced with the sounds of heavy machinery as part of a redevelopment project.

Jun. 28, 2022CTV Atlantic

Burnt out from corn and baked potato? It’s that time of the year! It is time to break out the BBQs. And we are here to help with some inventive side dishes from east coast cooks and chefs.

Jun. 28, 2022Saltwire

Three farms, one family The first thing I’m told on entering the henhouse with Miss Dee is, “Watch that rooster; he’s nasty.” Miss Dee is Denise LeBlanc, heading to collect the eggs laid overnight by her hens.

Jun. 27, 2022Saltscapes Magazine

Microsoft, RBC, HCL Technologies, Sobeys launch new iteration of Canada Skills The Canada Skills program provides postsecondary students with the opportunity to achieve Microsoft Certifications in cloud, data, and AI.

Jun. 17, 2022Academica Group

APCFNC: MOU Signals Renewed Commitment to Economic Development in Indigenous Communities The signing of an MOU between APCFNC and Atlantic Canada’s post secondary institutions signals a renewed commitment to economic development opportunities and prosperity for Indigenous people in Atlantic Canada.

Jun. 16, 2022Nation Talk

Pictou NSCC holds 2022 graduation NSCC’s Pictou Campus celebrated more than 200 graduates during a convocation ceremony on June 9 at the Pictou County Wellness Centre.

Jun. 15, 2022Saltwire

Nova Scotia in midst of labour shortage in skilled trades, experts say Social Sharing Nova Scotia has a shortage of tradespeople and some in the sector say upcoming projects could suffer due to the lack of labour.

Jun. 12, 2022CBC Nova Scotia

NSCC graduates gather in person at Yarmouth ceremony Before pursuing her studies at NSCC, Jennifer Martin had spent 15 years dividing her time between minimum wage waitressing jobs and raising her children with her husband.

Jun. 11, 2022Yarmouth Vanguard

Glad to be grads: NSCC Marconi Campus valedictorians dedicated to studies, student experience Proud mothers, fathers and spouses waved excitedly at their loved ones waiting to walk the stage at the NSCC Marconi Campus convocation ceremonies on Friday.

Jun. 10, 2022Cape Breton Post

New Program to Help Attract and Retain Young Skilled Workers Young skilled trades workers in Nova Scotia will be the first to benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program, aimed at attracting and retaining young people in key sectors and shaping the workforce of tomorrow.

Jun. 08, 2022Province of Nova Scotia

NSCC Lunenburg to host convocation on Wednesday Students graduating from NSCC Lunenburg this year will be able to partake in a full-scale convocation this year after the pandemic derailed normal graduation ceremonies for the past two years.

Jun. 07, 2022CKBW

Pandemic education comes to end in person at NSCC Truro graduation For their final assignment, graduates of the NSCC Truro class of 2022 waved to the people who supported them along their education journey, overshadowed by the pandemic.

Jun. 07, 2022Saltwire

Video: More LPNs eligible for education to become registered nurses in Nova Scotia More licensed practical nurses (LPNs) will become eligible for education to become registered nurses (RNs) at two Nova Scotian universities.

Jun. 07, 2022Global News

NSCC Truro, Cumberland campuses hold convocation ceremonies on Monday More than 300 graduates from the Truro Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College will be celebrated during today's convocation ceremony.

Jun. 06, 2022Pure Country 99.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apr. 04, 2022Canadian Metal Working

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

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

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

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