Niagara Parks and Niagara College present History on Tap at Old Fort Erie
October 6, 2026
Niagara Parks and Niagara College are proud to partner and present, History on Tap at Old Fort Erie – a one-of-a-kind experience combining NC Craft beer samples from Canada’s first Teaching Brewery and cider from Canada’s first commercial Teaching Winery with historically inspired food pairings and immersive storytelling. This unique event invites guests to step back in time and discover life in Upper Canada during the War of 1812. “History on Tap showcases the power...
A message from Niagara College President Sean Kennedy: Niagara College stands with NC student, Niagara’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community
September 30, 2026
Our learning community is outraged by an incident in downtown St. Catharines in which a Niagara College student was the victim of a serious assault that appears to be motivated by homophobic hate. We at Niagara College reject hate, discrimination and violence in all its forms, whether it’s on our campuses or in the broader community. While this incident did not occur on campus, we re-affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment...
Paddling Together: Niagara College Launches Indigenous Education Strategy
September 24, 2026
Niagara College has officially launched its new Indigenous Education Strategy, Paddling Together, outlining a shared vision, strategic priorities and roadmap for advancing Indigenous education, strengthening relationships and supporting the College’s ongoing commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation process. The Strategy was developed over two years through consultations, surveys, conversations, and teachings and was led by the College’s Indigenous Education Strategy Advisory Group. The group brought together Indigenous staff, Indigenous Education Management Circle representatives, and non-Indigenous...
NC welcomes Minister Harris as Ontario announces $5M investment to combat invasive phragmites
September 23, 2026
On Sept. 23, Niagara College welcomed the Honourable Mike Harris, Ontario’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources, to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus as the Ontario government announced a $5-million investment to help protect the province’s lands, lakes and rivers from phragmites, one of Ontario’s most harmful invasive plants. The funding will support 119 local recipients, including NC, which will use the funding to manage phragmites at...
Niagara College research study uses aging simulation suits to help builders design better homes for older adults
September 16, 2026
A new Niagara College research study is putting builders in the shoes of older adults. As more Canadians explore aging in place and multigenerational living, members of the Niagara Home Builders Association (NHBA) wore aging simulation suits as part of the NC study to explore how an experiential approach can inform future housing design and renovation practices. “We saw an opportunity to leverage Niagara College’s expertise in health simulation, which we use to prepare our...
