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This year marks a milestone year for the Commonwealth as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. The Commonwealth encompasses 56-member countries, representing 2.7 billion people globally. In honour of this historic occasion, a commemorative album, The Commonwealth at 75, has been launched, highlighting institutions and organizations making a meaningful impact—including our New Brunswick Community College (NBCC). … Read more
Lauryn Chicoine, a proud Mi’kmaq woman and a 2019 graduate of NBCC’s Plumbing program, was recently featured in Maclean’s, Canada’s national magazine, as part of their 2024 College Guide. Known for its compelling longform stories that deepen readers’ understanding of Canada’s most urgent topics, Maclean’s highlighted how Lauryn found work she loved by going to … Read more
As an instructor at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), Futong Kang’s love for learning and passion for diversity and inclusion go far beyond the classroom walls. For her, education is not just about mastering a single subject but about continuously expanding one’s horizons. “Nobody knows everything,” she says with a smile. “Being an expert in … Read more
Jessica Wheaton is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of a 2024 Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. In her scholarship application, Jessica Wheaton described her mother, Tanya Wheaton, as a total superhero. When Tanya Wheaton first embarked on … Read more
Kori Daminato is a second-generation NBCC student and the proud recipient of a 2024 Alumni Family Scholarship, an annual award that supports and encourages future generations of NBCC alumni, generously sponsored by TD Insurance. Kori Daminato knew NBCC was the right choice for her, thanks in large part to her mother’s personal experience with the … Read more
Passion for service, community connection, and desire to create positive change are what drive NBCC volunteers Joshua Paul, Meghan Morrison, and Valeria Evans. Joshua Paul’s volunteer journey began at a young age, but it was the loss of his brother that ignited his passion for service. Since 2014, Joshua has raised nearly $100,000 in support … Read more
In a colourful display of cultural celebration, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) recently hosted a Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop at its Miramichi Campus. The workshop took place over two evenings in November, bringing together students and staff to learn the art of creating traditional Indigenous garments. “Ribbon Skirts are a unique and beautiful expression of … Read more
When Gabrielle “Gabby” Yazbek and Andrew Carter chose to enroll at NBCC, they never imagined their decision to study at home in New Brunswick would take them more than 5,000 kilometres across the Atlantic to Randers, Denmark. Gabby, a second-year Building Engineering Technology student, and Andrew, a recent Carpentry graduate, were among four NBCC students … Read more
Until June 7, 2023, it was the worst-kept secret in Fredericton…..a 53 foot-long trailer with a nearly four-foot high NBCC logo its side, parked at the corner of Cliffe and Union Streets on Fredericton’s north side. Inside, it’s equipped with wifi, a Surface Hub, tools, fume extractors, and depending on the day, maybe even a … Read more
As NBCC celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, we checked in with alumni from across the decades to determine the role that NBCC played in their career success. Denise Pettis, a 1985 graduate of the Business Marketing Technology program at the Moncton Campus, retired in 2020 after a successful career with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. … Read more
The ties that bind NBCC to the communities it serves are strong, particularly in times of crisis. The full strength of NBCC’s commitment to community was demonstrated this week as the St. Andrews region faced an out-of-control forest fire that forced families from their homes while firefighters worked around the clock to keep their property … Read more
By Mary Butler and Patrick MacKenzie A recent report by economist Richard Saillant for the Housing Hub of New Brunswick contends that New Brunswick housing costs will continue their alarming run-up unless we make meaningful additions to the supply of skilled tradespeople who can build more housing. In an interview, he recommended making the most … Read more