NLC looks to the future as SD59 dismantles Tumbler Ridge school

In Tumbler Ridge, School District 59 has begun to dismantle the school building that housed Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a Northern Lights College campus. “Every effort is being made to carry out this work in a way that respects the significance of the site and minimizes disruption to students, families, and the broader community,” […]

Northern Lights College and the Université de Moncton each celebrated the opening of new learning spaces on campus this month. Northern Lights opened a new health lab at its Fort St John campus, which will improve access for learners living in rural communities and help to meet the demand for health care training in the […]

Northern Lights College international student Gurkirat Singh Manocha was reportedly killed in an altercation at Charlie Lake near Fort St John. Fort St John RCMP officers were called the Charlie Lake boat ramp after receiving reports of an altercation involving “numerous individuals.” Manocha was reportedly injured and later succumbed to the injuries. Northern Lights stated […]

EnergeticCity reports that Northern Lights College’s Tumbler Ridge campus, which is located at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary school, will be closed for the remainder of the week after a school shooting in the community. “Our thoughts are with the families and the community of Tumbler Ridge at this time,” the college posted on social media. […]

Northern Lights College has launched the Centre for Applied Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CAEES), which will partner with industry and communities to develop training and education for the alternative energy industries. It will offer an expanded curriculum, including traditional trades and emerging clean energy technologies. “[T]he CAEES launch was very, very important to get [a] […]

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 […]