CMTN closing Hazelton campus, adjusting workforce to meet changing needs

Coast Mountain College has announced that it will permanently close its Hazelton campus in June 2026 as part of a broader restructuring effort. CBC says that the closure is part of the college’s effort to address a $4M budget shortfall caused by decreased international student revenue. While CMTN will continue to offer courses in the […]

Coast Mountain College has revised their Learning and Inclusion Statement to “better reflect relational and culturally grounded values” and adopt a tone encouraging shared learning. The updated statement—which will appear on course outlines for the Winter 2026 semester—was put forward by CMTN Learning Transformation Specialist – Indigenization Kāshā (Julie Morris). “The goal is to make […]

Philip Steenkamp (Research Universities’ Council of BC, Royal Roads University), Laurie Waye (BC Colleges, Coast Mountain College), and Jeff Zabudsky (Pacific Association of Canadian Institutes and Universities, BCIT) have written an article for the Vancouver Sun calling for investments in the postsecondary sector. Steenkamp, Waye, and Zabudsky assert that the province’s prosperity and productivity are […]

Coast Mountain College, the College of New Caledonia, Northern Lights College, and the University of Northern British Columbia have partnered with Northern Health on a regional campaign to address healthcare staffing shortages. The campaign promotes related programs offered by the four institutions in areas and emphasizes how local training can lead to rewarding careers with […]

The Government of British Columbia has invested nearly $4M Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) pathway programs at 11 public postsecondary institutions and Native Education College. The funding will support 23 new pathway programs until the end of August 2026. These programs will help students transition into postsecondary programs with tailored programs […]

Several postsecondary institutions are hosting special events and held workshops for Valentine’s Day. Institutions such as Algonquin College, MacEwan University, McMaster University, Selkirk College, and Thompson Rivers University held social events where students could take part in activities such as card-making, cookie decorating, games, and festive photobooths. Coast Mountain College, MacEwan, the University of Windsor, […]