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Langara College has announced the appointment of Paula Burns as its new president and CEO.

Boosted by advanced manufacturing capabilities, top notch faculty and interdisciplinary collaboration with local industry, Camosun College’s applied research accomplishments received national recognition with a top 20 ranking among medium-sized colleges in Canada in all five ranked categories, according to the latest report by Research Infosource.

Northern Lights College’s simulated wellsite training facility has a new piece of equipment, thanks to a generous donation from a Fort St. John resident.

A new, one-of-a kind scholarship will soon be available for Coast Mountain College (CMTN) students in the pre-engineering and geoscience programs.

The applied research department at Camosun College – Camosun Innovates – designed and manufactured foam trays that are being used to safely transport up to seven syringes containing a pre-drawn, single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

With 75 percent of Canada’s Indigenous languages facing accelerated language loss, an Indigenous-led research team from Port Hardy is setting a precedent for language revitalization by developing a unique approach that will teach people how to ‘live’ their language.

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is excited to mark its 50th anniversary this year! Celebrations officially launched this week, with activities planned for the rest of year to reflect on the past, present and future of Canada’s colleges, institutes, CÉGEPs and polytechnics.

Shanice Moizo’s stable, fulfilling carpentry career has progressed quickly. She loves her work, and she’s helping to meet the skilled trades shortage in BC.

Before a panel of regional judges, future business leaders fine-tuned their learning with the Business Plan Tradeshow Competition that materialized their research and presentation skills. Beyond the marks, students transformed academia into real-world experience.

Faculty Emerita Jane Heyman was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada for ‘her long-lasting contributions to Vancouver’s cultural landscape through her various roles within the theatre sector’.