Celebrate Niagara series brings local chefs together for unique dinner experiences
February 27, 2026
Events spotlight Niagara Falls, NOTL, West Niagara, St. Catharines and Welland Niagara College has launched a new dinner series that highlights distinct areas of the region while celebrating Niagara as a world-class dining destination. The Celebrate Niagara series will launch with five signature events held at Benchmark restaurant. Each evening will bring together local chefs from multiple renowned establishments within a distinct area of the region – each presenting a different course of the meal,...
Niagara College to host DSBN’s 28th annual Technological Skills Challenge on March 4
February 26, 2026
On March 4, more than 300 high school students from across Niagara will showcase their talents at the District School Board of Niagara’s (DSBN) 28th annual Technological Skills Challenge, hosted by Niagara College. The event will be held at Niagara College’s Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where students from 16 DSBN secondary schools will showcase their talents through a series of hands-on challenges that highlight the technical, creative and practical skills...
Battle of the barrels: Team Wine and Team Beer compete for pairing supremacy
February 20, 2026
The table is set, the glasses are polished, and Niagara College students have officially thrown down the gauntlet. Caps, Corks and Forks will return for a sold-out 19th round on Saturday, Feb. 21, bringing 250 guests to the College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This lively, highly anticipated event continues a playful rivalry between the College’s wine and beer students, who are vying for beverage pairing supremacy. As guests enjoy an elegant five-course meal,...
NC students create a buzz with high-tech bee conservation
February 9, 2026
Students from Niagara College’s School of Environment and Horticulture are applying cutting-edge technology to global pollinator conservation through a unique partnership with U.K.-based AgriSound. Ecosystem Restoration students are utilizing AgriSound’s Polly™ bioacoustic monitoring technology to analyze pollinator activity in real-time. The solar-powered units record acoustic data to track bumblebee activity across diverse habitats. The research provides insights into seasonal trends and behaviour patterns, which will be used to inform and improve future restoration methods. By...
Niagara College launches unique Defence Systems Engineering Technology programs
February 5, 2026
As Canada strengthens its defence readiness and technological innovation, new programs at Niagara College will give students hands-on experience building drones, instrument payloads, and autonomous systems, preparing them for sought-after careers in defence, security, aerospace, and emerging technologies. “As autonomous systems including drones play an increasingly important role across industries, Niagara College’s new Defence Systems Engineering Technology programs respond to Canada’s need for skilled innovators,” said Duane Bender, Dean of NC’s School of Media, Trades...
