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Recent stories
A day in the life of a Plumbing student
When Reese stepped into the Plumbing workshop at NSCC, he knew he'd found the career path he was destined for. Follow Reese as he installs a toilet fixture, explains the benefits of a pre-apprenticeship program and takes us on a tour of the plumbing workshop at IT Campus.
Innovations, sustainable work highlight CoFI project
The Centre of Forest Innovation (CoFI) – established five years ago by the Province through NSCC to support ecological forestry practices – is wrapping up its operations. As CoFI winds down, its work will be integrated into existing programs and departments at the College.
A day in the life of an NSCC Graphic and Print Production student
Shelby and the Graphic and Print Production class spend two weeks bringing a community partner’s new brand to life — from production to print.
Media releases and statements
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
RBC Foundation invests in wind energy education at NSCC
Oct. 30, 2025 – Media Release
NSCC in the news
NSCC instructor teaches students to cook lobsters more humanely
NSCC Culinary Faculty Adam White is teaching students to cook lobsters more humanely, following a method based on studies out of England.
Mar. 18, 2026CBC
Marine Skills Competition makes a splash in Port Hawkesbury
The 12th annual Marine Skills Competition took place at Strait Area Campus, where four teams of marine students competed in a wave tank rescue exercise, splicing knots, steering the navigation simulator and engineering tasks.
Mar. 12, 2026101.5 The Hawk
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