Update: NC campuses to re-open on Jan. 16, in-person classes resume
January 15, 2026
5:20 p.m. Niagara College campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake are scheduled to re-open tomorrow, Friday, January 16, and in-person classes and activities will resume as scheduled. Heavy snowfall is forecasted to taper off. Snow clearing on campus and in parking lots will continue overnight. Students and employees are reminded to leave extra time, use care and caution when travelling to campus, and be mindful of slippery conditions. 6:38 a.m. Due to inclement weather and recognizing...
A perfect blend: Students and local distillers uncork Niagara’s whisky heritage
January 14, 2026
Jan. 22 tasting event to cap of Canadian Whisky Week Niagara College’s Artisan Distilling students are ready to put local spirits on the map. On Jan. 22, the College will host Celebrating Niagara Whisky, a unique tasting event that raises a glass to the region’s distinct character and connects students with industry and community. Capping off Canadian Whisky Week (Jan. 12-16), the ticketed event will feature local heavyweights shaping the future of the spirit, including...
Pick of the season: Teaching Winery’s Cherry Cider brings home international medal
December 18, 2025
The Niagara College Teaching Winery’s popular Cherry Cider has struck sweet success at one of the world’s largest hard cider competitions. At the prestigious 2025 U.S. Open Cider Championship, the College’s Cherry Cider recently reaped a bronze medal. It shared the honour with Yellow Belly Cherry Cider from Minnesota, alongside the gold-winning McKenzie’s Black Cherry (New York) and silver-winning Ciderboys Cherry Jubilee (Wisconsin) in the Cherry Cider category. “We’re proud of our Teaching Winery’s continued...
Niagara College enhances clean energy training with provincial investment
December 12, 2025
As demand for skilled clean-energy professionals grows, Niagara College and the Province of Ontario are investing in the training tools needed to prepare tomorrow’s workforce. New, leading-edge instructional equipment has arrived at the Welland Campus, enhancing learning for students in the two-year Renewable Energies Technician program. The equipment was made possible through a provincial investment from the College Equipment and Renewal Fund (CERF) of $300,000 matched by the college’s contribution of $312,084, for a total...
Canadian Geographic publishes work by NC Photography student
December 10, 2025
For up-and-coming photographer William Mitchell, patience is part of the craft. One morning in the woods, the Niagara College Photography student from St. Catharines captured the elusive silver fox; an extraordinary image that was selected to be featured in Canadian Geographic magazine. “The silver fox is a very beautiful animal and one I’ve been interested in photographing for a number of years,” said Mitchell, an aspiring wildlife photographer in his second year at the College....
