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Our Northern Lights: Mark (Steve) Tullao
/college-news/our-northern-lights-mark-steve-tullao/Our Northern Lights is an initiative that illuminates our people, their stories, and celebrates their achievements. We hope that their journey will inspire others to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the world. Mark (Steve) Tullao made a significant career shift from being an ER nurse in the Philippines to becoming an international…
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NLC students earn gold at Skills BC
/college-news/nlc-students-earn-gold-at-skills-bc/Eight NLC students showcased their skills at the Skills BC Provincial Competition last week in Abbotsford, and three came back with accolades! Tyson Nielsen and Alexander Kay both won gold medals in their electrician divisions, and Daniella Sandoval-Caballero took silver in esthetics. Other NLC students competing were Isaac Offeh Boadu and Elain Buot in aircraft…
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Our Northern Lights: Brandy Purnell
/college-news/our-northern-lights-brandy-purnell/Our Northern Lights is an initiative that illuminates our people, their stories, and celebrates their achievements. We hope that their journey will inspire others to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the world. Brandy Purnell’s journey into the health care field started at her grandmother’s side. She remembers being 10 and joining her…
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Construction closes campus roads
/college-news/construction-closes-campus-roads/Getting around the Northern Lights College Dawson Creek campus is going to look a little different in the coming days.As construction of the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital comes out of the ground on the northwest corner of campus, road closures and parking reductions will shift how people can access the college grounds.On April…
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Piping Trades back for Fall 2024
/college-news/piping-trades-back-for-fall-2024/After being off the roster for a few years, Northern Lights College (NLC) is pleased to have piping trades back on the list of offered programs! The Piping Trades Foundation Certificate program — which includes plumbing, pipe-fitting, and steam-fitting — is accepting applications for Fall 2024. “The community asked, and we’ve answered,” says Rod Cork,…
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Our Northern Lights: Chelsea Flowers
/college-news/our-northern-lights-chelsea-flowers/Our Northern Lights is an initiative that illuminates our people, their stories, and celebrates their achievements. We hope that their journey will inspire others to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the world. When Chelsea Flowers decided to attend college close to her family after graduating high school, she had no idea she…
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Our Northern Lights: Bailey Bestward
/college-news/our-northern-lights-baliey-bestward/Our Northern Lights is a platform that showcases our people, their stories, and celebrates their achievements. We hope that their journey will inspire others to pursue their dreams and make a difference in the world. Bailey was serving drinks at Rockwell’s Pub when a group of customers made her an interesting offer: “They said ‘you…
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NLC and Doig River First Nation host the region’s first language symposium
/college-news/nlc-and-doig-river-first-nation-host-the-regions-first-language-symposium/What started as an idea floating around a kitchen table led to two days of dedicated learning and building connections with Indigenous communities and organizations. Drawing over 250 avid attendees, the Reawakening our Language Gathering demonstrated the urgency to revitalize local Indigenous languages in Northeastern BC. Women at the symposium dance the Tea Dance. Amongst…
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Fusion of flavours at NLC cooking competition, says Chef Dale Mackay
/college-news/fusion-of-flavours-at-nlc-cooking-competition-says-chef-dale-mackay/Fusion Faceoff 2024 wrapped up with a big win from the Red Team, and Chef Dale Mackay is glad he was able to participate once again. The Top Chef Canada winner was invited to work with the Professional Cook students taking part in the competition that took place March 20 on the Dawson Creek campus…
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Mar 22, 2024
NLC 2024-25 budget ratified
/college-news/nlc-2024-25-budget-ratified/The Northern Lights College (NLC) Board of Governors ratified the College’s 2024-25 operational budget at the March 20, 2024, meeting, totalling $47,539,602, with a modest projected surplus of $26,285. The approved budget includes funding for new positions to support the College’s operations. This consists of the addition of new faculty and staff roles, the establishment…