Ontario is providing support to student employees for demonstrating excellent performance while working in Ontario Parks. Now in its 15th year, the Ontario Parks Partners Bursary Awards recognize summer students each year for their commitment to great work, unparalleled service, and leadership in [Read more]
THUNDER BAY/ ORILLIA, ON – Lakehead University’s Board of Governors welcomed its new Chair and Vice-Chair, as well as one new member, at its October 3, 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM also marked the final year of service for several members of the Board. The [Read more]
FROM: Cambrian College SUDBURY, ON – There will be a homecoming of sorts when renowned author Richard Van Camp steps off the plane on October 15 and into the welcoming hands of Greater Sudbury. Van Camp, who hails from Fort Smith, NWT, was last in the nickel city to shoot The Lesser Blessed, a [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Maadaadizi Orientation is all about celebrating and inspiring Aboriginal youth coming to Lakehead University, Confederation College and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win this fall. Held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Marina Park from noon to 5 pm, “Maadaadizi” – meaning “she/he [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Action-packed, informative and fun experiences await students participating in Lakehead University’s Fall Orientation. Thunderwolves Howl! 2014, which will be from Thursday, Sept. 4 until Wednesday, Sept. 10, is focused on helping students make a successful transition to [Read more]
SUPPORT OF NORTHERN ONTARIO TOURISM SUDBURY, ON – The Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario (FedNor) is investing in the expansion of Dynamic Earth, a major tourist attraction and tourism driver for the North. The project will also benefit [Read more]
Strategic Mandate Agreements Highlight Strengths of Colleges, Universities Ontario is moving forward with the transformation of its postsecondary education system by helping institutions build on their individual strengths, ensuring students continue to have access to innovative and affordable [Read more]
LUNSA Spring Powwow March 14-16 THUNDER BAY, ON – The Lakehead University Native Student Association is hosting its annual powwow at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse from Friday, March 14 until Sunday, March 16. The theme for this year’s powwow is re-uniting the community, which was decided [Read more]
Province Committed to Sustainable Growth to Meet Demand Ontario has introduced a plan to guide major capacity expansions at post-secondary institutions, ensuring students have access to spaces where they are needed most. The Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework defines criteria for where [Read more]
People in Northern Ontario are too familiar with some of the biggest challenges faced by young people, especially when they relate to employment. For many of our children this search will take them to urban centres. In many instances they will have left for post-secondary education before [Read more]
THUNDER BAY AND ORILLIA , ON – Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $1.5 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for exciting projects relating to new media, First Nations renewable energy initiatives and economic development, [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services proudly recognizes approximately 29 adult learners, members of Matawa First Nations communities who completed the Aboriginal Skills Advancement Pilot Program (ASAPP) and many are now graduates with a General [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON– In its first announcement regarding the 2012-13 season roster, the Confederation College Thunderhawks Women’s Hockey Team announces that forward Kristen Bartlett has committed to the team. Kristen has confirmed her offer for fall admission into the highly-competitive [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Confederation College and the Student Union of Confederation College Inc. (SUCCI) announced today the addition of women’s hockey to their Thunderhawks sports lineup. The 17-woman roster will be competing in a number of local and northern exhibition games, and out-of-town [Read more]
December 27, 2010 McGuinty Government Making It Easier For Students To Get A High Quality Education This year, spaces for more than 42,000 new full-time students are being created in colleges and universities across Ontario, making post-secondary education more accessible than ever. Dozens of [Read more]
