July 14, 2010 - Centre of Excellence for Trades and Technology is on target for completion
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July 7, 2010 - HIGH GRADE DRILLER HELPERS BLAST INTO THE WORKFORCE
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June 29, 2010 - GRADUATING SURFACE DIAMOND DRILLER ASSISTANT CLASS READY TO ROCK
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June 28, 2010 - Summer Orientation Program for Learning & disABILITIES Centres
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June 28, 2010 - ENROLMENT INCREASES FORECAST FOR NORTHERN COLLEGE
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June 28, 2010 - Northern College Waste Water Program in China
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June 16, 2010 - NORTHERN COLLEGE UNVEILS NEW OFFICIAL LOGO
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May 10, 2010 - PARTNERSHIP RECEIVES CHINESE GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
TIMMINS – Northern College has received confirmation that the Central Party of the People’s Republic of China has approved the joint venture between Yangzhou College of Environment and Resources and Northern College announced in March. More...
April 19, 2010 - Northern & Cambrian Mobile Trades Training Partnership
Northern College and Cambrian College today announced a partnership that will enhance the delivery of trades training for First Nations students enrolled in Northern College’s Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician program through the Matachewan Aboriginal Access to Training for Mining Jobs Strategy (MAATS) project. More...
March 31, 2010 - VISIT TO CHINA RESULTS IN PARTNERSHIP
TIMMINS – A recent trip to China by Northern College President Fred Gibbons has resulted in the signing of a joint venture partnership agreement between Northern College and Yangzhou College of Environment and Resources. More...
March 29, 2010 - Northern welcomes Provincial Budget announcement
TIMMINS – Northern College welcomes the provincial government’s commitments and investments in postsecondary education announced in yesterday’s provincial budget. More...
March 4, 2010 - $50,000 DONATION FROM GOLDCORP CANADA LTD
TIMMINS – Northern College officials were on hand today to receive $50,000 from Chris Cormier, Mine General Manager, and Domenic Rizzuto, Human Resources Manager, Goldcorp Canada Ltd. (Porcupine Gold Mines). The donation was made towards the new Centre of Excellence for Trades and Technology. More...
March 1, 2010 - NORTHERN COLLEGE TO CLOSE CABOOSE DAYCARE CENTRE AT PORCUPINE CAMPUS
TIMMINS – Citing an accumulating deficit in the operation of the Caboose Daycare Centre at the Porcupine Campus, Northern College President Fred Gibbons announced the permanent closure of the daycare on Thursday, June 24, 2010. More...
February 23, 2010 - APPLICATIONS UP AT NORTHERN COLLEGE
TIMMINS – As of February 22nd, applications to Northern College have increased by 13 percent over last year -- slightly over the provincial application increase of 11 percent. More...
February 3, 2010 - INTERNATIONAL MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: FUNDRAISER FOR LEARNING AND DISABILITIES SERVICES
TIMMINS – The Wall Street Journal has called Chad Hymas one of the 10 most inspirational people in the world. More...
February 2, 2010 - Investments at Northern College Create More Opportunity for Youth
TIMMINS – Ontario is ensuring that Northeastern Ontario youth will have more opportunities to become the first in their family to attend college, university, or train to become an apprentice. More...
January 22, 2010 - High Demand for Qualified Surface Diamond Drillers and Assistants
Kirkland Lake - Northern College's Surface Diamond Driller Assistant Common Core Program is preparing for its 5th program, slated to run April 26 to June 30, 2010 at the Kirkland Lake campus. There has been an overwhelming amount of interest in the program over the past 6 months, due to a large number of local drilling projects and employment opportunities for qualified driller helpers. More...
September 23, 2009 - NORTHERN COLLEGE OUTPACES ALL ONTARIO COLLEGES IN FIRST-YEAR ENROLMENT
TIMMINS – With full parking lots, busy hallways, waiting lists, and uncapping of some programs to accommodate more applicants, the Fall Semester marks the beginning of a banner year for enrolment at the college. Northern College’s 47 percent increase in first-year enrolment is the highest of all Ontario colleges – the provincial average is a 7-percent increase in college confirmations over last year. More...
July 27, 2009 - New Motorcycle Training Course Coming to Kirkland Lake
Kirkland Lake – With the growing interest in motorcycling as a leisure sport these days, Northern College’s Apprenticeship, Workforce Development and Training division in Kirkland Lake will be offering a M1 Exit course starting this summer. “With the positive media exposure brought on by the Bikers Reunion and the fundraising efforts of the Temiskaming Star Motorcycle Club activities in the area, more and more people are attracted to this form of social activity” states Rose-Lyne D’Aoust-Messier, Training Consultant for the Temiskaming District. More...
June 30, 2009 - Applications Up at Northern College
TIMMINS – As of last week, applications to Northern College have increased by 24 percent over last year. More...
June 24, 2009 - Surface Diamond Driller Assistant Program Receiving Support from Government and Mining Industry
Kirkland Lake - On Friday, June 26 in Kirkland Lake, another cohort of new entrants into the mining exploration industry will be graduating from Northern College’s Surface Diamond Driller Assistant Common Core Training Program. This graduation ceremony marks a turning point in the Kirkland Lake campus strategy of becoming an established and nationally recognized surface diamond drilling school. More...
June 23, 2009 - New Articulation Agreement Opens Door to Degree Studies in N.Y.
TIMMINS – Northern College and Utica College, Utica, New York, have signed an articulation agreement that grants graduates of Northern College’s Human Services and Police Foundations programs advanced entry status into Utica’s Bachelor of Arts/Science degree program. More...
June 19, 2009 - Northern College Board of Governors Announces New President
TIMMINS – The Board of Governors of Northern College has announced that Mr. Fred Gibbons has been appointed as the seventh president of Northern College. More...
June 19, 2009 - Summer Orientation Program for First-year Students with Disabilities
TIMMINS /KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College’s Learning and disABILITIES Centres at the Porcupine, Kirkland Lake and Haileybury campuses will host a Summer Orientation Program for first-year student with learning disabilities and ADHD. More...
June 18, 2009 - Northern College Board of Governors Approves Balanced Budget
TIMMINS – The Board of Governors of Northern College has approved a balanced budget for 2009-2010 as well as a three-year Strategic Operating Plan at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at the Kirkland Lake Campus. More...
June 18, 2009 - Northern College Board of Governors Executive Announced
TIMMINS – Northern College announced its Board of Governors Executive at yesterday’s Board of Governors meeting held at the Kirkland Lake Campus. More...
June 1, 2009 - Haileybury Student Association President Wins Provincial Award
HAILEYBURY – Northern College Haileybury Campus Student Assembly president Omar Jackson has been awarded the 2008-2009 Advocate Award by the provincial College Student Alliance (CSA). More...
June 1, 2009 - Northern College Board of Governors Confers Honour Upon Retiring President Michael Hill
TIMMINS – The Board of Governors of Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology has conferred upon retiring President Michael Hill, the title of President Emeritus during the 2009 Convocation held today at the College’s Porcupine Campus. More...
May 11, 2009 - Giller Prize Winning Author to Support Aboriginal Education in Northeastern Ontario
TIMMINS – With Hollywood interested in turning one of his novels into a screenplay, and the 2008 Giller Prize for his second novel, Through Black Spruce, author Joseph Boyden has garnered attention on the international literary scene. Northeastern Ontario fans will have an opportunity to meet and listen to Mr. Boyden during An Evening with Joseph Boyden on June 4th at Northern College’s Porcupine Campus, in Timmins. More...
May 11, 2009 - Northern College's Second Shovel-Ready Project Contingent Upon Funding
TIMMINS – While construction of Northern College’s $17.3 million Centre of Excellence in Technology and Trades at the Porcupine Campus is scheduled to begin in July, a much-needed second shovel-ready project is contingent upon federal and provincial funding. More...
April 22, 2009 - New Centre of Excellence for Trades & Technology Drawings Unveiled
TIMMINS – Conceptual drawings for Northern College’s planned Centre of Excellence for Trade and Technology were unveiled today by representatives of ANO Architects and Genivar. More...
April 3, 2009 - Successful Polar Bear Pilot Project Completed
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Students of Northern College’s Wildlife Rehabilitation program recently completed a pilot project that brought them face to face with polar bears in Cochrane.
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April 3, 2009 - Taking a Bite Out Of Crimes Against Wildlife
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Students of Northern College’s Wildlife Rehabilitation program took to the woods last week to practice their skills at investigating crimes against wildlife. More...
March 31, 2009 - NORTHERN COLLEGE WELCOMES 2009 PROVINCIAL BUDGET
The 2009 Ontario Budget provided welcome news for Ontario colleges, their students and the economy with the announcement of significant investments in infrastructure, operating funds, skills development and applied research. More...
March 16, 2009 - Annual Powwow
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March 16, 2009 - Forest Firefighting Course to be Offered in Kirkland Lake
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March 16, 2009 - Tuition-Free Compressed Early Childhood Education Program Starts in Kirkland Lake and Haileybury
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March 2, 2009 - Second Career Opens Door to Postsecondary Education for Local Man
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February 27, 2009 - Northern College Student Wins Ontario Municipal Water Association Bursary
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February 25, 2009 - New Articulation Agreement Opens Door To Degree Studies
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February 20, 2009 - Second-Year Nursing Students Host Annual Health Fair
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February 18, 2009 - Northern College's 20th Annual Awareness Day: Focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders
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February 6, 2009 - East End Family Health Team Reduces Appointment Wait Times
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January 26, 2009 - $2-Billion for Post-secondary Infrastructure Welcome News
Today’s announcement by John Baird, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, that the Federal Budget will invest $2-billion dollars in post-secondary education infrastructure spending is welcome news for Northern College. More...
December 15, 2008 - Hydro One wins Colleges Ontario Award
Hydro One, which has invested $3 million to help Ontario colleges produce greater numbers of Engineering Technology graduates, has won a provincial award honouring its commitment to education and training. More...
December 4, 2008 - Interim President Announced
The Board of Governors of Northern College is pleased to announce that Fred Gibbons, Executive Regional Director has been appointed interim college president effective January 1, 2009. More...
November 28, 2008 - COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO BENEFIT FROM STUDENTS’ SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS
TIMMINS – Communities from James Bay to Temiskaming Shores are benefiting from Northern College students’ service learning projects. More...
November 28, 2008 - New Pre-Technology Program Starts January 2009
Northern College will be offering a new Pre-Technology program to begin in January at the Porcupine Campus.* More...
November 4, 2008 - Board of Governors Meeting - Haileybury
The next regularly scheduled Northern College Board of Governors meeting is slated for Wednesday, November 12 in the Boardroom at the Haileybury Campus. More...
October 31, 2008 - College Week - Haileybury Campus
November 3 - 7 is College Week throughout Ontario.
Every year, Ontario’s 24 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology celebrate the successes of more than a million graduates during College Week. Colleges across the province are hosting a number of events and activities to bring the community onto their campuses and highlight the colleges’ critical contribution to the economic and social life of the province.
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October 31, 2008 - College Week - Kirkland Lake Campus
November 3 - 7 is College Week throughout Ontario.
Every year, Ontario’s 24 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology celebrate the successes of more than a million graduates during College Week. Colleges across the province are hosting a number of events and activities to bring the community onto their campuses and highlight the colleges’ critical contribution to the economic and social life of the province.
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October 31, 2008 - College Week - Porcupine Campus
November 3 - 7 is College Week throughout Ontario.
Every year, Ontario’s 24 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology celebrate the successes of more than a million graduates during College Week. Colleges across the province are hosting a number of events and activities to bring the community onto their campuses and highlight the colleges’ critical contribution to the economic and social life of the province.
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October 6, 2008 - Northern College Announces Premier's Awards Nominees
TIMMINS - The Board of Governors of Northern College is pleased to announce that Robert Lipic has been nominated for the prestigious 2008 Premier’s Awards in the Technology category and Carol Halt has been nominated in the Health Sciences category. More...
September 22, 2008 - Paramedic Program Offered in January 2009
Northern College has received approval to provide an additional intake of the two-year Primary Care Paramedic diploma program starting in January 2009 at the Porcupine Campus. More...
September 19, 2008 - Enrolment Up at Northern College
The 2008 enrolment at Northern College has increased by 13% over 2007 enrolment levels. Enrolment of first-year students has increased by 15%.”Every campus is succeeding in new and different ways,” said college president, Michael Hill. More...
September 15, 2008 - Northern College President Michael Hill Announces Retirement
TIMMINS – At their meeting of September 11, 2008, the Board of Governors of Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology accepted notice of retirement from College President Michael Hill. More...
September 9, 2008 - Continuin Education Fall Session - Kirkland Lake & Temiskaming Shores
The Art of Belly Dance. Ballroom Dancing. Project Planning. Hunter Safety. These are just a few of the courses that will be offered during Northern College’s Continuing Education Fall Session starting this month at both the Kirkland Lake and Haileybury campuses. More...
September 10, 2008 - Continuing Education (Timmins) Fall Session Starts Soon
Bridge for Beginners, Spanish for Travellers, Rumba, Salsa, Wedding Dancer dance classes, Functional Stoneware, Scooter Training. These are just a few of the new courses that will be offered during Northern College’s Continuing Education Fall Session starting this month. More...
August 13, 2008 - Northern College Receives $8 Million
Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities John Milloy on Wednesday, August 13th announced the provincial government's investment of $8 million towards the construction of the Nor Tech Centre for Trades and Technology. New and expanded facilities at the Porcupine Campus will allow the college to offer more programs in high-demand skilled trades and technology. A satellite Trades Centre in Moosonee will also be constructed.
Full details are available at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/nr/08.08/nr0813a.html
August 11, 2008 - GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS MORE THAN $850,000 TO BOLSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE TEMISKAMING SHORES REGION
HAILEYBURY, Ontario, August 11, 2008 — The Government of Canada is committed to helping enhance the economy of the Temiskaming Shores region by investing in information and communications technology, education, tourism, and community economic development initiatives.
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July 7, 2008 - Summer Orientation Program for first-year students with learning disabilities and ADHD.
TIMMINS – Northern College’s Learning and disABILITIES Centres at the Porcupine, Kirkland Lake, and Haileybury campuses will host a Summer Orientation Program for first-year students with learning disabilities and ADHD. More...
June 24, 2008 - HAILEYBURY CAMPUS EXPANSION ONE STEP CLOSER WITH MAJOR FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
TEMISKAMING SHORES – The proposed expansion at Northern College’s Haileybury Campus is one step closer to becoming a reality following today’s funding announcement by David Ramsay, Liberal MPP, Timiskaming-Cochrane.
Northern College will receive $985,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to assist the College in expanding its Haileybury Campus.
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June 20, 2008 - NEW FUNDING FOR LAID-OFF WORKERS: SECOND CAREER RETRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT NORTHERN COLLEGE
TIMMINS – There is some good news for laid-off workers in Northeastern Ontario who may wish to retrain for a second career. Under the Ontario government’s new Second Career program, some college applicants may be eligible for funding to help with the cost of post-secondary education.
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June 17, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ADOPTS BALANCED BUDGET
KIRKLAND LAKE/HAILEYBURY/MOOSONEE/TIMMINS – The Board of Governors of Northern College has adopted the College’s fourth consecutive balanced budget as well as its 2008-2011 Strategic Operating Plan at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10th at the Porcupine Campus. More...
June 18, 2008 - THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF NORTHERN COLLEGE
EXECUTIVE:
Chair Carol Halt Timmins
First Vice-Chair Dave McGirr Timmins
Second Vice-Chair Robert McBean Swastika
Governor at Large John Beck Moose Factory
College President Michael Hill
Academic Representative Lorrie Irvine Kirkland Lake
Administrative Representative Shawn Chorney Timmins
Student Representative Vacant
Support Staff Representative Jean Mavrinac Porcupine
Joanna Brunski Timmins
Jo-Anne Plaunt Englehart
Stephen Petrovic Kapuskasing
Nyaree Sunnasy Timmins
Secretary to the Board Kathy Gagain President’s Office
Treasurer Loran Charbonneau College Services
Out-Going Chair Michael Vecchiarelli Timmins
Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Acts, the mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the members of the Board of Governors are confidential. Any correspondence to the Board members may be directed to them c/o the Executive Assistant to the Board, Northern College, 4715 Highway 101 East, P.O. Box 3211, Timmins, Ontario P4N 8R6
June 12, 2008 - PORCUPINE CAMPUS ANNUAL EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
TIMMINS – Northern College’s Porcupine Campus held its 19th Annual Employee Recognition Awards today. A number of staff were recognized for their years of service ranging from 5 to 35 years. More...
June 5, 2008 - Le Club Richelieu de Timmins Announces $10K Donation to Northern College
TIMMINS – Student-nurses received welcome news today as Le Club Richelieu de Timmins announced a $10,000 donation to the Northern College Foundation. The donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Province through its Ontario Trust for Student Support to provide scholarships and bursaries for students in the College’s School of Health Sciences. The Northern College Foundation will establish an annual Bourse Richelieu to be awarded to a graduating Bachelor of Science – Nursing student. More...
June 5, 2008 - Northern College Receives Equipment Donation from Candura Instruments
TIMMINS – As a result of its partnership with Hydro One and three other colleges, Northern College has received equipment valued at $12,000 from Candura Instruments of Oakville, Ontario. More...
June 2, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE GRANTS SECOND HONOURARY DIPLOMA TO KIRKLAND LAKE BUSINESS MAN
KIRKLAND LAKE -- Northern College conferred its second honourary diploma upon Kirkland Lake businessman, Sean O’Connor, during the College’s convocation at the Kirkland Lake Campus on Friday, May 23rd. More...
June 2, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE GRANTS SECOND HONOURARY DIPLOMA TO KIRKLAND LAKE BUSINESS MAN
KIRKLAND LAKE -- Northern College conferred its second honourary diploma upon Kirkland Lake businessman, Sean O’Connor, during the College’s convocation at the Kirkland Lake Campus on Friday, May 23rd. More...
May 30th, 2008 - $70,000 HANDED OUT AT ANNUAL GRADUATION AWARDS CEREMONY
TIMMINS – Nearly $70,000 in awards were presented to 199 recipients during the Annual North Region Graduation Awards Ceremony held yesterday at the Porcupine Campus. More...
May 20, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE FACULTY NAMED TO PROVINCIAL BODY
TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Custodian Advisory Team (WCAT) is one member stronger following the recent appointment of Mr. Joe Gregorcic to their ranks. More...
May 20, 2008 - STUDY FINDS COLLEGE EDUCATION A GUARANTEED INVESTMENT
TIMMINS —It is an accepted fact that education is a good investment and now, thanks to a new study on the economic impact of colleges and institutes, we know just how good. More...
April 29th, 2008 - Another Timmins Business Benefits from Partnership with Northern College Business Program
TIMMINS – Marketing students at the Porcupine Campus have helped launch a local business into the world of Business Process Outsourcing.
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April 17, 2008 - PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED IN KL AND TEMISKAMING SHORES
KIRKLAND LAKE – Local employers are happily greeting the news that Northern College’s Personal Support Worker program will be offered in Kirkland Lake and Haileybury this fall. More...
April 14, 2008 - PROGRAM NEWS FROM KIRKLAND LAKE CAMPUS
KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College continues to meet the needs of its communities, employers, and students with the announcement of a new inter-college articulation agreement and the approval of a new graduate certificate (post-diploma) program. More...
April 11, 2008 - Northern, Cambrian, and Confederation Colleges Sign Agreement
TIMMINS/TEMISKAMING SHORES: Three colleges came together today via video conference to sign an agreement that will provide greater opportunities for students to prepare for careers in the vibrant and growing minerals industry. More...
April 9, 2008 - “GIVE THEM A REASON TO STAY” WINNERS ANNOUNCED
TIMMINS – Christina Budd and Alain Raby have a very good reason to stay in the North. They were announced today as the winners of the Give Them a Reason to Stay Here”, a youth retention initiative presented by the Far Northeast Training Board (FNETB) and Northern College in partnership with CTV-Timmins. More...
April 8, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION MELTS AWAY THE LAST OF WINTER WITH UNIQUE COURSES AND OLD FAVOURITES
KIRKLAND LAKE/TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Art of Belly Dance. Boat Pro Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. NORCAT Safety Training and Services. Surface Miner Common Core. These are just a few of the courses and workshops that will be offered during Northern College’s Continuing Education Spring and Summer Session starting this month. More...
April 7, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION INTRODUCES SPRING SESSION
TIMMINS – As forest fire season approaches, Northern College’s Continuing Education is preparing to offer its annual forest firefighting training courses. More...
March 26, 2008 - Provincial Budget Welcome News
TIMMINS – The 2008 Ontario Budget provided welcome news with the announcement of significant funds for apprenticeships, state-of-the-art equipment for apprenticeships, equipment renewal, and capital improvements.
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March 11, 2008 - POPULAR NORTHERN COLLEGE TRADITIONAL POWWOW RETURNS
TIMMINS: Northern College’s annual Traditional Powwow will be held at the Porcupine Campus April 12 and 13, 2008. This year’s theme is Remembering and Honouring Our Families and Values. More...
March 4, 2008 - INTERNATIONAL ADULT LEARNER’S WEEK: NORTHERN COLLEGE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN
TIMMINS – This week is International Adult Learners’ Week (March 3 – 9) and there is much to celebrate at Northern College where the average student age is 27. More...
February 26, 2008 - “Relive the Northern Experience” Dance
Northern College Porcupine Campus is celebrating 40 years with a “Relive the Northern Experience” dance on Saturday, April 5th. Alumni, students, staff and the public are welcome. The event will feature displays, memorabilia, dinner and dance. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at the Porcupine Campus or by calling 235-3211
February 13, 2008 - SECOND-YEAR NURSING STUDENTS HOLDING HEALTH FAIR
TIMMINS – Northern College’s second-year Bachelor of Science-Nursing students will be hosting a health fair from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the foyer at the Porcupine Campus. More...
February 12, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE ANNUAL AWARENESS DAY: FOCUS ON PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY
KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College’s Centre for Students with Disabilities will be hosting its annual Awareness Day on February 27th at the Kirkland Lake Campus. More...
February 4, 2008 - Environmental Technician Students Receives CN Scholarship for Women
TIMMINS – Tracey Giesen, an Englehart woman enrolled in Northern College’s Environmental Technician program at the Kirkland Lake Campus has been awarded one of CN Scholarships for Women. More...
February 4, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE 19th ANNUAL AWARENESS DAY: FOCUS ON PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY
TIMMINS – Northern College’s Centre for Students with Disabilities will be hosting its 19th annual Awareness Day on February 20th at the Porcupine Campus.
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Jan. 29, 2008 - $1 MILLION INVESTMENT IN NORTHERN COLLEGE
(TIMMINS, Jan. 29, 2008) – David Ramsay, MPP for Timiskaming-Cochrane, announced today that the McGuinty government is investing $1 million in Northern College. More...
January 28, 2008 - NEW CO-OP APPRENTICESHIP OPTION ADDED TO INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAM
TEMISKAMING SHORES – For a number of years now, Northern College’s Instrumentation Engineering Technician graduates have been garnering employment offers and higher-than-average salaries upon completing the program. Starting September 2008, students will be even more marketable to prospective employers with the introduction of a co-op apprenticeship option. More...
January 24, 2008 - Northern College Foundation Launches Growing Opportunities, A New Approach to Fundraising
TIMMINS – With representatives from one of Timmins’ most important fundraisers at its side, Northern College Foundation launched its Growing Opportunities, an initiative that embodies a new approach to fundraising in the community. More...
January 24, 2008 - Xstrata Nickel Announces $150,000 for Northern College
TIMMINS – A renewal of trades and technology equipment at all Northern College campuses is well on its way following the announcement of a $150,000 donation by Xstrata Nickel. More...
January 22, 2008 - IMPERIAL OIL – SARNIA SITE MAKES DONATION TO MEMORIAL BURSARY
TIMMINS -- Imperial Oil Sarnia Site has recently made a $500 donation to the Paul W. Patterson Flare Memorial Bursary. More...
January 9, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CONTINUING EUDCATION HEATS UP WINTER WITH UNIQUE COURSES AND OLD FAVOURITES
KIRKLAND LAKE/TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Art of Belly Dance. Artistic Welding. Boat Pro Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. NORCAT Safety Training and Services. Surface Diamond Driller Assistant Common Core. These are just a few of the courses and workshops that will be offered during Northern College’s Continuing Education Winter Session starting this month.
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January 7, 2008 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CONTINUING EUDCATION HEATS UP WINTER WITH UNIQUE COURSES AND OLD FAVOURITES
TIMMINS – Romance Writing. Introduction to Scottish Dancing, Organizing and Downsizing. GPS. Get Better at Golf. These are just a few of the new courses and workshops that will be offered during Northern College’s Continuing Education Winter Session starting this month. More...
November 29, 2007 - Hydro One partners with four Ontario colleges to attract students to electricity delivery sector
November 29, 2007, TIMMINS - Hydro One has entered into a partnership with Northern College to attract and educate the future employees of the electricity transmission and distribution utility sector. This is part of a sponsorship program with four community colleges across Ontario. More...
November 23, 2007 - NEW DIAMOND DRILLER HELPER GRADS BEING PICKED UP BY MAJOR CANADIAN DRILLING COMPANIES
Kirkland Lake – The mining exploration industry must be quite excited in having trained diamond driller helpers coming into their field. This is quite apparent since three out of the five diamond drilling companies interested in hiring grads were willing to travel long distances in order to interview the graduating class of the new Surface Diamond Driller Assistant Common Core program offered through Northern College’s Haileybury School of Mines. The 10-week program was delivered in Kirkland Lake and made possible due in large part to the partnerships created with Canadian Driller Training, Cabo Drilling (Ontario) Corp., Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. and the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association. In total, eleven graduates will be courted to start working for exploration projects all over Canada. More...
November 27, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE STUDENTS WINS CANADA POST ABORIGINAL INCENTIVE AWARD
November 27, 2007, HAILEYBURY – A Haileybury student has been chosen by Canada Post to receive their Aboriginal Education Incentive Award.
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November 26, 2007 Timmins - NORTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATES’ SUCCESS DURING COLLEGE WEEK
November 26, 2007 Timmins – The City of Timmins has proclaimed November 26 - 30 College Week. More...
November 26, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATES’ SUCCESS DURING COLLEGE WEEK
November 26, 2007 Haileybury –November 26 - 30 is College Week throughout Ontario. More...
November 26, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATES’ SUCCESS DURING COLLEGE WEEK
November 26, 2007 KIRKLAND LAKE –November 26 - 30 is College Week throughout Ontario. More...
November 23, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATES’ SUCCESS DURING COLLEGE WEEK
November 23, 2007 Timmins – The Town of Cochrane has proclaimed November 26 to 30, 2007 College Week. More...
November 22, 2007 - VIAL OF LIFE: POTENTIALLY LIFE SAVING SERVICE FOR SENIORS PROVIDED BY PARAMEDIC STUDENTS
TIMMINS -- Northern College’s Paramedic students will be offering its Vial of Life program once again this year. More...
November 16, 2007 - GRADE 8 STUDENTS TO GET TASTE OF WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GO TO COLLEGE
Now in its second year, Go To College provides an opportunity for Grade 8 students throughout Northeastern Ontario to explore post-secondary and career options. Throughout November, local Grade 8 students will attend interactive activities, program demonstrations, and campus tours at the Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Haileybury Campuses. More...
November 13, 07 - DONATION TO KL CAMPUS ENHANCES APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
KIRKLAND LAKE – A recent equipment donation will go a long way to enhance a new apprenticeship program at the Kirkland Lake Campus.
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November 12, 2007 - HAILEYBURY CAMPUS TO HOST INAUGURAL MEETING OF NEW EQUINE ASSOCIATION FOR NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO: EQUINE VET TO SPEAK
HAILEYBURY – The inaugural meeting of Horsenorth will be held at Northern College’s Haileybury Campus on Saturday, November 17, 2007. More...
November 8, 2007 - ANNUAL BURSARY CEREMONY AWARDS OVER $74,000 TO STUDENTS
TIMMINS -- Northern College’s Porcupine Campus held its annual North Region Fall Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards Ceremony yesterday during which more than $74,000 was presented to 112 students. More...
October 29, 2007 - STUDENT REFERENDUM RESULTS IN EXTENDED HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
Temiskaming Shores – A referendum held at Northern College’s Haileybury Campus in September has resulted in extended health care coverage for students and their families effective September 2008. More...
November 5, 2007 - KIRKLAND LAKE FACULTY AND STAFF NOMINATED FOR PROVINCIAL AWARDS
KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College President, Michael Hill, is proud to announce the nomination of Kirkland Lake faculty and staff for the 2008 Colleges Ontario Awards.
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October 31, 2007 - NEW OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR KIRKLAND LAKE AND HAILEYBURY CAMPUSES
KIRKLAND LAKE – Michael Hill, Northern College President, is pleased to announce the hiring of John Hodgson as Operations Manager, South Region. More...
October 31, 2007 - COUNTRY ARTISTS COMING TO TIMMINS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TIMMINS – Contemporary country hit makers will be hitting the stage in Timmins on November 19th in support of Northern College’s Learning and disABILITIES Centre. More...
October 22, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE, TIMMINS MUSEUM CO-SPONSOR ART SHOW
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October 18, 2007 - NATIONAL ABORIGINAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT NORTHERN COLLEGE
TIMMINS – The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) will be holding its annual conference, Strategies for Meeting the Educational Needs of Aboriginal Learners in Rural and Remote Communities, October 24 to 26, 2007 at Northern College’s Porcupine Campus.
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October 17, 2007 - Donations for Kash
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October 2, 2007 - PARAMEDIC GRADUATE HAD HAND IN BANGLADESH DISASTER RELIEF
TIMMINS – This past August, Northern College Paramedic graduate, Michelle Reyns, 20, traveled to Bangladesh as part of the six-member Canadian Global Medic team responding to one of the most devastating floods in recent history. More...
September 25, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE OPENS DOORS TO HUNDREDS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
TIMMINS – Hundreds of students from across Northeastern Ontario will converge on Northern College’s Porcupine Campus on Thursday, October 11th for the College’s Annual Open House. More...
September 25, 2007 - COLLEGE FOUNDATION SPEARHEADS CAMPAIGN TO ASSIST FAMILY DEVASTATED BY FIRE
TIMMINS – Northern College Foundation is spearheading a community campaign to assist an Attawapiskat family of nine who lost their home and possessions in a devastating fire last week.
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September 24, 2007 - INDUSTRY DEMAND HIGH: NORTHERN COLLEGE PROPOSES PORCUPINE CAMPUS EXPANSION TO MEET NEEDS
TIMMINS – While there has been an increase in enrolment of over 30% in apprenticeship and academic upgrading programs at the Porcupine Campus in the past year, more than 1,000 registered apprentices across 15 trades still have to leave the region to complete the in-school components of their apprenticeships. More...
September 24, 2007 - FIRST GRADUATING CLASS FOR MINERAL PROCESSING OPERATORS TO WORK IN ONTARIO`S FIRST DIAMOND MINE
Haileybury – There was quite a bit of excitement and a sense of accomplishment permeating the air last Thursday at Northern College`s Haileybury School of Mines. More...
September 24, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE TO DELIVER REQUIRED MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT COURSE
KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and the Walkerton Clean Water Centre to deliver the Ministry of the Environment’s Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators as part of the College’s Environmental Technician – Water, Wastewater and Waste Resources co-op program. More...
September 18, 2007 - HAILEYBURY CAMPUS FASTEST GROWING CAMPUS OF NORTHERN COLLEGE
TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Haileybury Campus is the fastest growing campus of Northern College with an increase in enrolment this year. More...
September 18, 2007 - KIRKLAND LAKE CAMPUS: CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College’s Kirkland Lake Campus is successfully carving a niche for itself in distance education which accounts for 50% of the campus’ post-secondary activity. More...
September 13, 2007 - PREMIER’S AWARDS: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Northern College is seeking outstanding alumni for the annual Premier’s Awards. More...
September 13, 2007 - ENROLMENT UP AT NORTHERN COLLEGE KIRKLAND LAKE CAMPUS
KIRKLAND LAKE – The Board of Governors of Northern College is pleased to report that enrolment is up 3% college-wide. In Kirkland Lake, there has been an increase in first-year students with enrolment in the College’s welding programs accounting for one-quarter of activity at the campus. More...
September 13, 2007 - ENROLMENT INCREASE AT HAILEYBURY CAMPUS
TEMISKAMING SHORES – With the start of the academic year, finding a parking spot at the Haileybury Campus is much tougher than in the past thanks to an increase in enrolment. More...
September 13, 2007 - ENROLMENT UP AT NORTHERN COLLEGE PORCUPINE CAMPUS
TIMMINS – More students will be attending evening classes at the Porcupine Campus to accommodate space and scheduling issues that have resulted from an increase in enrolment at Northern College. More...
September 16, 2007 - Surface Diamond Drilling School starting up in Kirkland Lake
KIRKLAND LAKE – With the support from the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association and in response to demands from the mining exploration industry, Northern College along with Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. and Cabo Drilling (Ontario) Corp., are teaming up to address a serious skill shortage in the surface diamond drilling trade. More...
August 30, 2007 - OVER $400,000 IN BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NORTHERN COLLEGE STUDENTS; ONLINE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FALL SEMESTER
TIMMINS – This academic year, nearly $425,000 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards is available to approximately 1,400 Northern College students at all campuses.
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August 29, 2007 - Northern College Alumni Association Meetings
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August 27, 2007 - Northern College Gearing Up for New Semester: Announcements and Updates
TIMMINS – Northern College is gearing up for the beginning of a new academic year. More...
August 27, 2007 - Northern College Board of Governors Meeting Schedule 2007-08
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August 27, 2007 - Northern College Board of Governors Members 2007
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August 17, 2007 - Environmental Technician Co-op Students To Complete Program With Presentations and Certification Exams
KIRKLAND LAKE – Seven Environmental Technician, Water, Wastewater, and Waste Resources students have completed the last co-op component of their program and are returning to the Kirkland Lake Campus to present their oral reports and to write the examinations for the Class 1Certification for both water and waste water. More...
August 13, 2007 - Northern College Mourns Loss of Faculty Member
TIMMINS – Northern College is mourning the loss of Professor Lorne Weir as a result of a tragic accident on Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 at the Porcupine Campus. More...
July 12, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE TO OFFER NEW WELDING DESIGN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE
KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College’s Kirkland Lake Campus has received approval from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer a new Welding Design International Graduate Certificate program starting October 2008. More...
July 9, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF WELDING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY WELCOMES NEW PROFESSOR FROM CHINA.
KIRKLAND LAKE – Northern College is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Jidong Kang as professor in its School of Welding Engineering Technology at the Kirkland Lake Campus. More...
July 19, 2007 - A mother of 3 is this year’s winner of the Kirkland Lake Campus Academic Upgrading Bursary, valued at more than $1900.
Elsa Beaudoin, a 31-year-old student who has qualified for the Police Foundations program, has been awarded the full-tuition bursary. More...
June 18, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE TO SEEK APPLIED RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
TIMMINS -- Northern College’s Board of Governors has recently approved the College’s plans to begin developing and implementing applied research policies and structures such as research ethics boards and applied research advisory committees, as well as support measures for applied research and staff involvement. More...
June 18, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE KIRKLAND LAKE CAMPUS RECEIVES FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TRAINING BODY CERTIFICATION
KIRKLAND LAKE – The International Institute of Welding (IIW) through its Authorized National Body in Canada -- the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) -- has certified Northern College, Kirkland Lake Campus as an IIW Approved Training Body making it the first and only accredited institution in North America. More...
June 15, 2007 - SPECIAL ACADEMIC UPGRADING PROGRAM TO MEET PREREQUISITES FOR PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM IN KIRKLAND LAKE
Applications to the Practical Nursing program in Kirkland Lake and Haileybury have been sufficient to support the offering of the program in September, 2007. More...
June 14, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ADOPTS BALANCED BUDGET
TIMMINS – The Board of Governors of Northern College has adopted the College’s third consecutive balanced budget at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 12th at the Porcupine Campus. More...
June 7, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE GRANTS FIRST HONOURARY DIPLOMA: MICHAEL DOODY RECOGNIZED FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TIMMINS -- Northern College officially granted its first-ever honourary diploma to Michael Doody at the 40th Convocation at the Porcupine Campus on Friday, June 1st. More...
May 28, 2007 - NEW DISTANCE MINING PROGRAM: UNIQUE AND BOLD
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Delivering a mining program through distance education is both unique and bold. More...
May 24, 2007 - Historic gathering at Northern College
Spiritual leaders discuss solutions to problems facing Mother Earth More...
May 23, 2007 - First Generation Learner Funding In Action
Northern College Hosting Parents, Grade 8 Students, Teachers from James Bay Communities More...
May 17, 2007 - COLLEGE GAINS SUFFICIENT ENROLMENT TO MAINTAIN PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM IN KIRKLAND LAKE AND HAILEYBURY
KIRKLAND LAKE – With a substantial need for health care workers in the Temiskaming District, Northern College has been determined to do all it can to obtain sufficient enrolment to offer the Practical Nursing program at the Kirkland Lake and Haileybury campuses this fall. More...
May 11, 2007 - NEW POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN WORKS
KIRKLAND LAKE -- Northern College is seeking Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities’ approval for a new post-graduate diploma: Plant Automation and Data Logging. More...
May 3, 2007 - Northern College Students Benefit from Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation:
TIMMINS – Access to post-secondary education for Northern College students has been greatly enhanced thanks to the financial assistance of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation. More...
May 7, 2007 - NURSING WEEK 2007: THINK YOU KNOW NURSING? TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
TIMMINS -- May 7 to 13 is Nursing Week and Northern College’s School of Health Sciences and Emergency Services has cause to celebrate the achievements of its students, graduates and faculty. More...
May 1, 2007 - SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES STUDENTS HEADING TO AFRICA
TEMISKASMING SHORES – A group of students from Northern College’s School of Veterinary Sciences will be taking a trip of a lifetime to South Africa. More...
May 1, 2007 - PORCUPINE GRADUATION 2007
TIMMINS – Northern College's Porcupine Campus Class of 2007 will be graduating Friday, June 1 in two separate ceremonies – at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the gym. More...
April 25, 2007 - LOCAL DEMAND FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS HIGH YET PROGRAM ENROLMENT LOW
KIRKLAND LAKE – Despite the fact that Kirkland Lake and Haileybury are experiencing a shortage of practical nurses in the areas of acute care (hospitals), community and long-term care, Northern College’s Practical Nursing program in these communities is struggling to remain viable. More...
April 25, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
Launched in 2004, Northern College’s Employee Recognition Awards recognizes employees’ years of services as well as retirements. Awards are also handed out in four categories of employee distinction. More...
April 18, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE PORCUPINE CAMPUS: SPRING UPDATE
It has been a busy winter semester at the Porcupine Campus and spring promises to be as exciting.
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April 11, 2007 - Industry on Board With New Co-op Apprenticeship Programs: Provide First Co-op Students with Work Placements
TIMMINS – The first group of students from Northern College’s new co-op apprenticeship programs will be participating in work placements as a number of local companies have recognized the value of taking on a co-op student. More...
April 2, 2007 - INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS TO GET TASTE OF WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GO TO COLLEGE
KIRLAND LAKE – Students are having to make decisions about their post-secondary education and career much earlier than ever before. More...
April 2, 2007 - VETERINARY SCIENCES STUDENTS TO HOST PET ADOPTION DAY
TEMISKAMING SHORES-- Northern College’s School of Veterinary Sciences in Temiskaming Shores will be hosting a Pet Adoption day on Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 360 Armstrong St., Temiskaming Shores. More...
2007-03-27 - NORTHERN COLLEGE RECEIVES $120K TO EXPAND OUTREACH TO ABORIGINAL STUDENTS
TIMMINS – Northern College has received $120,000 from the McGuinty government to expand the College’s outreach programs to first-generation learners, in particular, Aboriginal and mature students. More...
March 19, 2007 - FIRST BScN GRADUATING CLASS ACHIEVES 100% SUCCESS ON REGISTRATION EXAM
TIMMINS -- Northern College’s first Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduating class has achieved a 100% pass rate on the Canadian Registration Nursing Examination. More...
February 27, 2007 - Northern College Now Accepting Applications for New Welding Pre-Apprenticeship Program: Offering Free Tuition
KIRKLAND LAKE -- Northern College’s Kirkland Lake Campus is now accepting applications for its new Welding Pre-apprenticeship program. More...
February 26, 2007 - POPULAR NORTHERN COLLEGE TRADITIONAL POWWOW SET TO GO
TIMMINS: Northern College’s annual Traditional Powwow will be held at the Porcupine Campus March 31st and April 1st. This year’s theme is Honouring Mother Earth, It’s Time To Give Back.. More...
February 16, 2007 - FIRST PEMAC GRADUATING CLASS IN NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO SETS NEW STANDARDS OF INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE.
TIMMINS -- Thirteen industry professionals representing companies such as Alarie Construction, Xstrata, Goldcorp Ltd., and Rio Tinto Minerals, are the first Northeastern Ontario graduates of the Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) Certificate program offered by the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) through Northern College. More...
February 14, 2007 - NORTHERN COLLEGE 18th ANNUAL AWARENESS DAY: FOCUS ON LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DISABILITIES
Northern College’s Centre for Students with Disabilities will be hosting its 18th annual Awareness Day on February 21 at the Porcupine Campus. More...
February 1, 2007 - PROVINCIAL PARK OPENING AT LATCHFORD
The Town of Latchford, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Parks, the Northern Colleges of Haileybury and Kirkland Lake, the Nastawgan Trails Inc., and many volunteers have combined efforts to open the WJB Greenwood Provincial Park for development in July of 2007.
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January 18, 2007 - NEW LOCATION AND EVENING HOURS INCREASES ACCESS TO ACADEMIC UPGRADING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Northern College Community Employment Services, Job Connect has introduced extended evening hours at their resource centre to assist individuals looking for work and academic upgrading. More...
December 4, 2006 - Northern College Receives $389k: Pre-Apprenticeship Training Opens Doors To The Skilled Trades
Northern College has received $389,000 to offer two new pre-apprenticeship programs. More...
November 10, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE FACULTY RECEIVES CGA SERVICE AWARD
Wendy Charlebois, Coordinator of the School of Business Studies at Northern College, was recently awarded the Chapter Distinguished Service Award from the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. More...
November 7, 2006 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORT:
Of the twelve colleges in Ontario that offer the Pre-Service Firefighter Training and Education program, Northern College will be the only one to have a live fire training centre on campus when construction is completed at the end of November. More...
November 2, 2006 - VIAL OF LIFE: POTENTIALLY LIFE SAVING SERVICE FOR SENIORS PROVIDED BY PARAMEDIC STUDENTS
Northern College’s Paramedic students will be offering its Vial of Life program once again this year. More...
November 1, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATES’ SUCCESS DURING COLLEGE WEEK
(Temiskaming Shores) – Northern College celebrates Education That’s Worth More during College Week, November 6th to the 10th. More...
November 1, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE OFFICIALLY OPENS PEARSON VUE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATION CENTRE
With a number of local information technology and telecommunications representatives on hand, Northern College officially opened its new Pearson VUE Information Technology Certification Centre at its Porcupine Campus. More...
November 1, 2006 - INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS TO GET TASTE OF WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GO TO COLLEGE
Students are having to make decisions about their post-secondary education and career much earlier than ever before. More...
October 30, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATES’ SUCCESS DURING COLLEGE WEEK
The City of Timmins has proclaimed November 5 to 11, 2006 College Week – Education That’s Worth More. More...
October 30, 2006 - Kids Care to be Screened At Northern College
Film About Kids Who’ve Lost a Loved One to Cancer
On Cross-Canada Tour
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October 30, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATES’ SUCCESS DURING COLLEGE WEEK
October 30, 2006 (Kirkland Lake) – Northern College celebrates Education That’s Worth More during College Week, November 6th to the 10th. More...
October 23, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE GRADUATE AND KEY PLAYER IN ANGOLA FREEDOM FIGHT NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS PREMIER’S AWARD
The Board of Governors of Northern College is pleased to announce that Jacques Roy has been nominated for the prestigious 2006 Premier’s Awards in the Technology category. More...
September 26, 2006 - TIMMINS-BORN FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RETURNS TO SPEAK TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
Timmins native, Kathy Gannon returned to her hometown yesterday to speak with Northern College students and staff about how Afghanistan and the war against terrorism are affecting the globalized business world. More...
September 25, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE OPENS DOORS TO HUNDREDS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Hundreds of students from across Northeastern Ontario will converge on Northern College’s Porcupine Campus on Thursday, October 12th for the College’s Annual Open House. More...
September 12, 2006 - NEW MANAGER FOR NORTHERN COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Northern College President, Michael Hill, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Shawn Chorney as Manager, Northern College Foundation. More...
August 31, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE NORTH REGION GEARING UP FOR EXCITING ACADEMIC YEAR: FALL 2006 NORTH REGION ACTIVITY REPORT
Northern College North Region, that includes the campuses in Timmins and Moosonee, is gearing up for an exciting 2006-2007 academic year. More...
August 22, 2006 - NEW WEB-BASED BURSARY APPLICATION SERVICE LAUNCHED
Northern College students can now apply on-line for $400,000 worth of Northern College scholarships and bursaries. More...
August 14, 2006 - lasting Techniques Seminar slated to take place in Kirkland Lake in late Fall!
In light of the increasing mining activity in the area, it is with no surprise that Northern College’s Apprenticeship, Workforce Development and Training Division and its Haileybury School of Mines are working at providing high quality training for the industry. More...
July 5, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE HONOURS RETIREE
Northern College’s Kirkland Lake gym has been officially designated as the Leo Bechard Gymnasium in honour of the long-time Northern College teacher, coach and athletics director. More...
June 28, 2006 - COLLEGE LINK GRADUATE ATTAINS HIGH SCHOOL
At 21, and with 20-month-old Justin at home, Bonnie Pichoski decided that going back to high school to obtain her secondary school diploma was not an option for her. More...
June 28, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE GRANTS FIRST HONOURARY DIPLOMA: MICHAEL DOODY RECOGNIZED FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Northern College granted its first-ever honourary diploma to Michael Doody at its Board of Governors meeting held on Tuesday, June 20th. More...
May 29, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Fred Gibbons, Executive Regional Director (North Region), Northern College President, and Dr. Gary Polonsky, President of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) signed a memorandum of agreement today that will provide Northern graduates with degree completion opportunities at UOIT in Oshawa. More...
May 18, 2006 - Dick O’Brien is ready to share 5,000 years of wisdom with professionals and parents in the Kirkland Lake area!
Northern College’s Apprenticeship, Workforce Development and Training Division has been successful in attracting a nationally known professional speaker and consultant in human relations to present motivational workshops to area residents. More...
May 17, 2006 - KIRKLAND LAKE GRADUATION 2006
Northern College's Class of 2006 will be graduating Friday, May 26. More...
May 17, 2006 - Mining Sector Training is Blasting Off and Putting Kirkland Lake on the Map!
With the increasing mining activity in the area, it is with no surprise that Northern College’s Apprenticeship, Workforce Development and Training Division and its Haileybury School of Mines are working at providing high quality training for the industry. More...
May 16, 2006 - Back by Popular Demand: Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Seminar
KIRKLAND LAKE -- Northern College is again hosting the world-renowned Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation seminar June 20 at its Kirkland Lake Campus. More...
May 11, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE WELDING STUDENTS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS BURSARIES
Northern College’s Welding Engineering Technology students continue to prove their mettle by once again taking home a number of prestigious bursaries recently. More...
May 10, 2006 - A Goal Achieved, A Victory Won: PORCUPINE GRADUATION 2006
Northern College's Porcupine Campus Class of 2006 will be graduating Saturday, May 27, 2006 More...
May 10, 2006 - MORE THAN $39 K IN AWARDS AND BURSARIES TO BE HANDED OUT TO GRADUATES
More than $39,000 in bursaries and awards will be presented to graduates of Northern College’s Porcupine Campus at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 26th in the College gym. More...
April 12, 2006 - East End Health Network Clinic Celebrates Future as a Family Health Team!
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the Clinic’s new status as a Family Health Team, one of 50 in Ontario recently announced by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. More...
April 6, 2006 - Northern’s East End Health Network gains Family Health Team Status:
McGuinty Government creates 50 new Family Health Teams in Ontario More...
April 3, 2006 - Public Invited to Discover Northern: Kirkland Lake Campus Open House
Northern College’s second annual spring open house is slated for Saturday, April 29 at the Kirkland Lake Campus. More...
April 3, 2006 - Public Invited to Discover Northern College: Haileybury Campus Open House
Northern College’s second annual spring open house is slated for Saturday, April 29 at the Haileybury Campus. More...
April 3, 2006 - Public Invited to Discover Northern College: Porcupine Campus Open House
Northern College’s second annual spring open house is slated for Saturday, April 29 at the Porcupine Campus. More...
March 27, 2006 - NORTHERN COLLEGE STUDENTS RETURN TO CLASS
Students at all Northern College campuses in Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Moosonee, and Timmins will be returning to class tomorrow, Tuesday, March 28. More...
March 8, 2006 - Northern College Traditional Pow Wow slated for April
Northern College’s annual Traditional Powwow will be held at the Porcupine Campus April 1st and 2nd. This year’s theme is Honouring Life, Remembering our Purpose. More...
March 7, 2006 - Faculty Labour Disruption at Ontario Colleges
Based on a fair offer tabled by Ontario’s 24 colleges, Northern College President Michael Hill had hoped for a bargained settlement. More...
February 24, 2006 - Northern College Partners with Weeneebeg Aboriginal Film and Video Festival
Northern College partners with Weeneebeg Aboriginal Film and Video Festival to make Timmins a stop on the Mobile Media 2 tour. More...
February 24, 2006 - Haileybury Instrumentation Alumni Donates $125K Control System
Northern College’s Instrumentation program announces the donation of a new Triconex Distributed Control System. More...
February 17, 2006 - VIAL OF LIFE
Potentially life saving service for seniors provided by Paramedic students More...
January 30, 2006 - 17th Annual Awareness Day
The Centre for Students with Disabilities will be hosting its 17th annual Awareness Day on February 15th at the Porcupine Campus. More...
Jan. 20 - Federated School of Mines
Cambrian College and Northern College expand educational partnership More...