Postsecondary institutions report decline in enrolment

Several postsecondary institutions are reporting that enrolment is down this Fall. The College of the North Atlantic reports that its Fall 2025 enrolment is 6.1% lower than Fall 2024 enrolment. Cambrian College, Cape Breton University, and Concordia University have each also reported steep declines to their international enrolment, specifically. Cambrian has approved the suspension of […]

Cape Breton University International Recruitment and Global Partnerships Director Victor Tomiczek is calling on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to adopt a regionalized approach to its International Student Program. Writing for The Pie News, Tomiczek argues that rural and economically vulnerable communities like Cape Breton Island rely on international students to sustain population levels, […]

In Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, the first cohorts of new medical school programs have embarked on their education. Meanwhile, the new Cape Breton Medical Campus—operated through a partnership between Cape Breton University and Dalhousie University—welcomed 30 Nova Scotians for the inaugural class of its medicine program. The classes are being held at a […]

Cape Breton University and Nova Scotia Health have partnered to launch the WellNS health survey, designed to collect information on mental health and substance use in the province. The survey was developed by stakeholders at both institutions, as well as through collaboration with community organizations and experts. “Our main objective was to develop a clear, […]

Aurora College and Cape Breton University have each received federal funding through the Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) to raise awareness about climate change among youth. Aurora has received $1.46M to deliver hands-on and location-based programming relating to climate change in the territory. Aurora says that the project will partner with community organizations and […]

Cape Breton University will expand the number of child-care seats available on campus with a new early learning and child-care centre. The facility—supported by the Government of Nova Scotia—will provide space and programs for 104 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. CBU President David Dingwall said that these seats will support employee and student recruitment and retention. […]

The Cape Breton University Board of Governors has officially approved the university’s 2025-26 operating budget, which includes a $6.8M deficit. CBU VP of Finance and Operations Gordon MacInnis attributed this deficit to the federal government’s reduction of the number of international students in Nova Scotia. In response to this situation, CBU will be cutting costs […]

Cape Breton University’s Forever CBU campaign has received a pledge of almost $500K from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). This donation will go towards CBU’s buildings, infrastructure, and student scholarships. CBC reports that CBU President David Dingwall requested a donation worth $5 per person based on the municipality’s population, which reached nearly 105,000 in […]

Tax season is officially here, and several postsecondary institutions and student unions are offering free tax clinics to students and community members. At Algonquin College, four accounting programs are partnering with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to run an on-campus clinic and assist students with filing. The British Columbia Institute of Technology is offering clinics […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are celebrating Pi Day today. Several are holding events involving free pie: Camosun College is hosting a pie eating competition with pies created by culinary arts students, the Université de Sherbrooke’s Institut quantique is inviting its members to bake and share pies, and the University of Waterloo is passing out free […]