Laurentian, Boréal sign MOU formalizing commitment to Francophone education, research

Laurentian University and Collège Boréal have signed a memorandum of understanding that formalizes their shared commitment to furthering French-language education and research. The agreement sets the stage for new educational pathways and partnerships that will help improve access to French-language studies, alleviate Northern Ontario’s Francophone labour shortage, and enhance access to French-language graduate studies. “Through […]

Collège Boréal and Pôle entrepreneuriat – HEC Montréal have partnered to launch the Innovation and Entrepreneurial Financing project. This three-year initiative will foster collaborations between Ontario-based and Quebec-based entrepreneurs. This partnership is structured around four priorities: education and training, entrepreneurial project development, entrepreneurial network creation, and program sustainability. “This initiative will not only spark innovation […]

Collège Boréal and the YMCA of the National Capital Region are partnering to deliver Boréal’s French-language Fitness and Health Promotion program in Ottawa. Through this partnership, students will have access to hands-on training in health promotion, physical activity assessment, and community wellness, while YMCA members will benefit from enhanced services and student-led support. Ottawa YMCA […]

Collège Boréal, Lakeland College, and Okanagan College have received equipment donations that will support student learning. Boréal has received a scooptram —donated by global mining company Vale Base Metals—that will provide Heavy Equipment Technician program students with additional hands-on learning opportunities. Lakeland has received a 5,000-bushel grain bin from Meridian Manufacturing Ltd. This bin will […]

Collège Boréal has officially opened its expanded Ottawa campus. This expansion includes the addition of a student success centre, student lounge, and hands-on learning spaces such as wet labs and an animal x-ray room. At the expanded campus, Boréal will also offer five new programs: Social Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management (Graduate Certificate), Fitness and Health […]

Collège Boréal will receive $932K for its Boréal Youth Employment Pathway program through the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). Boréal will use the funding to help young people overcome barriers to employment, including by offering employment services and holistic, tailored supports. “No young person facing hardship, disability or mental health challenges […]

Collège Boréal, MacEwan University, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have recently received gifts of technology and tools from industry partners that will help students to develop their skills. Boréal received a MOSS (Miner Operated Survey System) monitoring system through a donation from NSS Canada. This system will be used by students in the Civil and Mining Construction […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are making extra efforts to support students who are observing Ramadan this year. Several institutions are offering special food options, such as early breakfast boxes at McGill University and Ramadan-inspired menu specials and Pick and Pack meals at Queen’s University. McGill and the University of Alberta mentioned that academic accommodations are […]

Collège Boréal and Conseil scolaire catholique (CSC) Nouvelon have partnered to enrich the Hockey Canada Skills Academy programs offered by CSC Nouvelon schools. Grade 6-12 students who are registered in a CSC Nouvelon hockey program will have the opportunity to explore Boréal programming and receive support from Boréal’s varsity team and experts. “Collège Boréal is […]

Collège Boréal and Collège Mathieu have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand French-language postsecondary education in Saskatchewan. The partnership will introduce more opportunities for Mathieu students to pursue online, French-language studies, such as in Public Administration, Business, and Social Services Worker programs. “This new partnership between Collège Mathieu and Collège Boréal reaffirms our institution’s […]