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A person standing in a kitchen, with food on the counter.

Blending cultures, one bite at a time

Discover how NSCC graduate Sekinah used Scotiabank Entrepreneur-in-the-Making funding to grow her business, Saffy's Eats and Treats. Read her story.

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Find current and archived news releases, stories on students and grads, media coverage, event listings and media contacts below.

Recent stories

Video: A day in the life: Austin

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Follow along with Austin for an inside look into 3 distinct trades that make up NSCC's Pipe Trades program.

Image shows a group of NSCC students and employees taking part in an international learning exchange in Costa Rica in March 2025.

Nearly 100 College members to embark on global learning trips

Community Impact Student Success Study at NSCC

Over the next few months, nearly 100 NSCC students and employees will expand their learning and skills through study projects that span the globe – taking part in 11 projects across 11 countries.

Jessie, an Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant student at NSCC is standing in the program's lab with various OT/PT equipment behind her.

Video: A day in the life: Jessie

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Jessie shares a day in her life as an Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant student at NSCC Amherst Learning Centre.

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Media releases and statements

Wind Turbine Technician program coming to NSCC Strait Area Campus
Apr. 07, 2025 – Media Release

2025 Touch of Class gala cancelled due to weather
Apr. 02, 2025 – Media Release

Cape Breton Building Trades and Unionized Contractors gifts $100k to support skilled trades at Sydney Waterfront Campus
Dec. 05, 2024 – Media Release

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NSCC in the news

NSCC Pictou Campus principal reports a great year for the school In the lead-up to Convocation in June, Pictou Campus Principal Maxine Mann says the past year has been excellent, with high demand for all programs offered at the campus.

May. 14, 2025989 XFM

North-end Halifax community garden sprouts up in new location NSCC Carpentry students are supporting a new community garden with a new shed they built. Prescott Street Community Garden, a 20-year-old Halifax community garden is relocating to Merv Sullivan Park from its original location near Halifax Water’s reservoir in the north end.

May. 07, 2025CBC

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Events

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Construction updates

Get updated on construction projects underway at campuses across the province.

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:

Katie Gordon
Communications Advisor
782-409-2007

Danielle MacDougall
Communications Advisor
902-430-7972