ON invests $4.2M in expanding nursing education

The Government of Ontario has announced a $4.2M investment to expand nursing education across the province. Of this investment, $2M will support the launch of accelerated registered nursing degree programs at Conestoga College, St Lawrence College, Western University, and York University. Each institution will receive up to $500K to support program development and implementation. Additionally, […]

Eleven colleges in Ontario have come together to form the Ontario Regional Economic Workforce and Innovation Network (OREWIN), a college network devoted to protecting Ontario’s economic future. OREWIN will be chaired by Canadore College President George Burton and will include Cambrian College, Canadore, Collège Boréal, Collège La Cité, Confederation College, Fleming College, Lambton College, Loyalist […]

Centennial College, St Lawrence College, and the University of Windsor have released further details on operational changes that are intended to help offset financial deficits. Centennial will reportedly be merging two of its campuses: All Story Arts Centre campus programming, staff, and students will be moved to the college’s Progress Campus in Scarborough by Summer […]

St Lawrence College has initiated a round of mass layoffs this week. SLC President Glenn Vollebregt explained that management and administrative positions have been reduced by about 42%, while support staff will be reduced by about 34%; the college will also reduce faculty positions. The Kingstonist and Kingston Whig-Standard report that the layoffs are part […]

St Lawrence College will be suspending 55 program intakes beginning Spring 2025. These programs include postsecondary credential programs in areas such as business administration, general arts and science, and hospitality, as well as apprenticeship programs. The college states that this suspension represents approximately 40% of its programming. “Since January of last year, a series of […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are recognizing the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women today as they commemorate the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. Polytechnique Montréal (formerly École Polytechnique) announced the 10th edition of the Order of the White Rose, which honours the victims by providing scholarships to women pursuing […]

St Lawrence College’s volleyball programs will be transitioning to the Ontario College Athletics Association (OCAA) as varsity teams, beginning in the 2025-26 season. This marks a return to varsity volleyball for the college, which last competed in the OCAA for volleyball during the 1997-98 season. “We are thrilled to be making this announcement as we […]

St Lawrence College and the University of Alberta are implementing changes to address financial challenges. SLC has reportedly cut at least 30 positions due to a decline in international student enrolment. SLC President Glenn Vollebregt said the college has had to adjust its organizational structure and processes due to federal changes. The University of Alberta […]

Thousands of international students who were planning to attend three colleges in Ontario are missing the Fall semester due to challenges such as visa delays and updates in federal policy, reports CBC. St Lawrence College President Glenn Vollebregt said that while the college had expected 1,600 new international students, only 775 are enrolled in courses. […]

St Lawrence College recently opened the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Legacy Spaces at its Brockville and Cornwall campuses. The spaces are intended to promote truth, reflection, and discussion about Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, residential schools, and truth and reconciliation. The spaces include displays of cultural items and information about residential schools from the […]