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Recent stories
From coastlines to firelines
A made-in-Nova Scotia innovation is rethinking how we understand and respond to risk. Developed in collaboration with NSCC’s geomatics researchers, this product transforms complex science into real-time insight, combining advanced modelling, 3D visualization and Indigenous knowledge.
Video: A day in the life of a Carpentry Certificate student
In the Carpentry Certificate program, students gain hands-on experience building structures, using tools and applying practical skills in the shop. Follow Ethan’s day in the life as an NSCC student at Lunenburg Campus and learn about our 1-year certificate program.
From classroom to shipyard: Building Nova Scotia’s marine trades
From crawling through massive ships to mastering pipe trades, Keighan Thibodeau’s story shows how hands-on training at NSCC is opening doors to in-demand marine careers in Nova Scotia.
Media releases and statements
NSCC budget balanced: operation efficiencies, role reductions
May. 06, 2026 – Media Release
NSCC and NS Power launch new Power and Utility Line Work cohort
Feb. 02, 2026 – Media Release
NSCC students to compete in annual Challenge Nova Scotia event
Nov. 12, 2025 – Media Release
NSCC in the news
New funding will support EDI in Atlantic academic institutions
UNB is partnering with Atlantic Canadian post secondaries. including NSCC, on a project led by MSVU, to develop an EDI (equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility) Ambassadors Program.
May. 12, 2026University of New Brunswick
Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine: 2026 edition
NSCC's Ivany Campus student housing and Sydney Waterfront Campus are both featured in the 2026 edition of the Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine.
May. 12, 2026Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine
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Construction updates
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Media inquiry
We can help coordinate background materials, source ideas and facilitate interviews with NSCC experts. If you have questions about NSCC initiatives at any of our 14 campuses and six community learning centres, a good first step is to contact:
Danielle MacDougall
Communications Advisor
902-430-7972