In The News

At BC Colleges, we want to acknowledge the successes of our colleges, especially excellence in teaching and community building. We celebrate the many milestones, projects, collaborations and announcements from our colleges on our website, in our monthly newsletter, and throughout our social media channels.

Read about the latest news and activities happening at colleges throughout BC in this month’s What’s New at BC Colleges? e-newsletter.


Premier Breaks Ground on New Nursing Building in Kamloops

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Nursing and health-care assistant students attending Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will soon get their education in a new state-of-art building using modern technology and equipment to prepare them to deliver health care that British Columbians count on.

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Lumby siblings shine at Spaghetti Bridge contest

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Two very determined defending champions, a dash of friendly sibling rivalry and a home team hungry for victory spelled the recipe for a dramatic finish at the 35th annual Spaghetti Bridge Building Heavyweight competition at Okanagan College.

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Selkirk College Lights Castlegar Campus for the Future

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With an eye on safety and sustainability, outdoor lighting on the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus has been taken to a new level with the installation of more than 100 luminaires and a computerized system that provides a model for the future.

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Selkirk College Welding Students Earn Medals in Skills Competition

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The annual BC Skills Competition puts students to the test where they match their skills and knowledge to compete with others across the province. Two Selkirk College Welder Foundation Program students flew the flag proudly in Cranbrook and returned to the West Kootenay with medals.

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CNC signs historic MOU with Cheslatta

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The College of New Caledonia (CNC) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation during the grand opening of the community’s new Education Centre on March 28.

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