Northern Lakes announces disposition of Grouard Campus to Kapawe’no First Nation

Northern Lakes College has announced the disposition of its Grouard Campus and related assets to Kapawe’no First Nation. The First Nation first co-located at the campus in August 2021, and the Kapawe’no First Nation School has since experienced continuous growth. The college will maintain a presence in the Hamlet of Grouard and will continue to […]

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 […]

At several postsecondary institutions across Canada, staff, faculty, and students are wearing pink to recognize Pink Shirt Day and stand up against bullying. Brock University and the University of Alberta released articles describing the background and importance of the day. MaKami College and Red River College Polytechnic sold special edition pink shirts to raise money […]

Northern Lights College and Community Futures Peace Liard (CFPL) have partnered to coordinate the Government of Canada’s Northeast BC Rural Community Immigration Pilot program. This program involves the creation of a pathway to permanent residence for workers with the aim of making it easier to hire and retain international talent. NLC and CFPL will collaborate […]

Northern Lights College is spearheading a speed skating program, which will begin in September 2025. The college has partnered with the City of Fort St John to ensure that the NLC Speedskating Team can take advantage of Fort St John’s Olympic-sized indoor ice oval, which is one of only three in Canada. Student-athletes will take […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are launching Giving Tuesday initiatives this holiday season to support students and community members. Cambrian College is directing donations towards its Equipment Renewal Fund this year, highlighting the importance of modern technology to support student success. Dalhousie University and other Nova Scotia postsecondary institutions are raising funds through The Food Security […]

Northern Lights College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fort St John Huskies Junior B hockey team to increase enrolment at NLC and financially support athletes through scholarships and bursaries. As part of this MOU, the Northern Lights College Foundation will establish the Huskies Award Fund to benefit future Huskies players studying […]