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2026-06-23T14:48:12.587	Lights, camera, premiere	CNA NEWS	2026	June 23, 2026 CNA NEWS Lights, camera, premiere Stephenville, NL - After 15 years, students in College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program are ready to show their most ambitious film to date, RANGER ROCK.…
2026-06-10	Powering the future	CNA CURRENTS	2026	June 10, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Powering the future How EVs are changing the way we drive, and learn The future of driving is already here but for many, it arrives quietly. Electric Vehicles (EVs) don’t roar to life. They don’t idle…
2026-06-10	Where will tourism take you?	CNA CURRENTS	2026	June 10, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Where will tourism take you? This might be the perfect year to make your move Newfoundland and Labrador has something the rest of the world wants. Our coastlines, culture, food, music, and stories attract…
2026-06-04T14:57:30.660	CNA shines at Skills Canada National Competition	CNA NEWS	2026	June 4, 2026 CNA NEWS CNA shines at Skills Canada National Competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students stood on the national podium at the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto, Ontario, earning five medals and cementing the…
2026-06-04	Plugging into the future	CNA CURRENTS	2026	June 4, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Plugging into the future Understanding how electric vehicles charge Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming a more familiar sight on Newfoundland and Labrador roads, but for many people, one question still…
2026-06-03T09:10:25.617	CNA builds on HR excellence	CNA NEWS	2026	June 3, 2026 CNA NEWS CNA builds on HR excellence Over the past 10 years, the human resources team at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has been focusing on continuous improvement and progressive and proactive change. As a…
2026-06-01T08:13:29.213	Partnership benefits HR students	CNA NEWS	2026	June 1, 2026 CNA NEWS Partnership benefits HR students College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Newfoundland and Labrador (CPHR-NL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing…
2026-05-28	Understanding the road ahead	CNA CURRENTS	2026	May 28, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Understanding the road ahead Inside CNA’s electric vehicle classroom In a lab at College of the North Atlantic, the conversation about the future of transportation doesn’t start with bold predictions or glossy…
2026-04-30T09:46:22.897	Tomorrow’s music industry, today	CNA NEWS	2026	April 30, 2026 CNA NEWS Tomorrow’s music industry, today College of the North Atlantic has completely redesigned its Applied Music program, launching a modernized curriculum that reflects the realities of today's music industry and…
2026-04-27	CNA has these students coming back for more	CNA CURRENTS	2026	April 27, 2026 CNA CURRENTS CNA has these students coming back for more Committed to lifelong learning Three alumni of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are hitting the books for a second time. Jillian Saunders, Orique Gordon and Hugh Alcock have…
2026-04-27	New program helps students strike gold	CNA CURRENTS	2026	April 27, 2026 CNA CURRENTS New program helps students strike gold Mining program lays the groundwork for students Students at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Baie Verte campus are getting a hands-on introduction through a new Mining…
2026-04-15T11:33:49.260	Careers in tourism are SMART+	CNA NEWS	2026	April 15, 2026 CNA NEWS Careers in tourism are SMART+ Something SMART+ is happening in College of the North Atlantic’s Tourism and Hospitality Management diploma program: a new national distinction is putting the program in the…
2026-04-09T11:42:36.200	Program receives national accreditation	CNA NEWS	2026	April 9, 2026 CNA NEWS Program receives national accreditation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is proud to announce that the Medical Office Management program has received accreditation from the Canadian Health Information Management…
2026-04-01T11:12:44.770	Making a Difference	CNA NEWS	2026	April 1, 2026 CNA NEWS Making a Difference Do you know a College of the North Atlantic graduate who is doing something remarkable? Now is your chance to make sure they get the recognition they deserve. CNA is proud to open…
2026-03-30T14:24:57.227	Students bring home the gold	CNA NEWS	2026	March 30, 2026 CNA NEWS Students bring home the gold College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students brought home an impressive number of gold, silver and bronze medals from the 2026 Skills Canada Provincial Competition. The competition…
2026-03-26	Safeguarding CNA	CNA CURRENTS	2026	March 26, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Safeguarding CNA College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has hired Canadian Forces veteran Gary Rideout to strengthen the college’s emergency preparedness. Managed under the Public Affairs and…
2026-03-23T13:46:05.327	Netflix in the classroom	CNA NEWS	2026	March 23, 2026 CNA NEWS Netflix in the classroom Students in College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Television and Film Technical Production program are learning from one of several instructors actively working at the highest…
2026-03-06	Empowering the Next Generation	CNA CURRENTS	2026	March 6, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Empowering the Next Generation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is proud to announce that five of their students received the 2025 Trades and Technology Scholarship for Women. Presented by Equiforce in…
2026-03-03	What dreams may come	CNA CURRENTS	2026	March 3, 2026 CNA CURRENTS What dreams may come Xavier Georges brings his show-business magic to Newfoundland and Labrador, along with decades of experience, an impressive resume and a deep belief in the power of creative work.…
2026-02-26	A whole new world	CNA CURRENTS	2026	February 26, 2026 CNA CURRENTS A whole new world Empowering women, one frame at a time Nine newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador are seeing their world through a different lens. Aisha Elgayar is bringing her artistic talents to…
2026-02-20T14:57:45.877	Shaping tourism's future	CNA NEWS	2026	February 20, 2026 CNA NEWS Shaping tourism's future As Canada marks National Hospitality Worker Appreciation Day and industry leaders gather for Hospitality NL’s annual conference and tradeshow, College of the North Atlantic (CNA)…
2026-02-13	I found my ❤️ at CNA	CNA CURRENTS	2026	February 13, 2026 CNA CURRENTS I found my ❤️ at CNA Rebecca & Emily I met Emily at CNA in 2023, we attended college together and we’ve been together for 3 years since! Thank you, CNA, for my forever partner. ❤️ Claudette, Diane &…
2026-02-09T14:13:50.170	Hire skilled, job-ready students	CNA NEWS	2026	February 9, 2026 CNA NEWS Hire skilled, job-ready students Finding good people can be a challenge. College of the North Atlantic (CNA) makes it easier for employers to hire skilled, motivated students to gain extra help and new ideas.…
2026-01-28	Alumni Spotlight January	CNA CURRENTS	2026	January 28, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Alumni Spotlight January 1. Where and when were you born? – Born (February 18, 1988) in Ottawa, Ontario. Moved to NL in 2014. 2. What is your current job and list some things you like about it? – Executive…
2026-01-19	New lives in a new land	CNA CURRENTS	2026	January 19, 2026 CNA CURRENTS New lives in a new land Husband and wife chart new course, with CNA as their anchor Trading successful careers, a vibrant city life, and year-round tropical warmth for the complete unknown of a small…
2026-01-07	Passion and purpose	CNA CURRENTS	2026	January 7, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Passion and purpose Meet College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Student Ambassadors. These bright, motivated students represent the very best of what it means to be part of a college community. This…
2026-01-07	Leaping into Island life	CNA CURRENTS	2026	January 7, 2026 CNA CURRENTS Leaping into Island life From India to Newfoundland, this staffer shares her unique experience What happens when you earn an opportunity more than 4,000 kilometres away in the dead of winter? College of…
2025-12-19	2025 Year in Review	CNA CURRENTS	2025	December 19, 2025 CNA CURRENTS 2025 Year in Review As 2025 comes to a close, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is celebrating a year of remarkable achievements, milestones, and stories that showcase the talent, dedication, and…
2025-12-09	Stuffed French Toast	CNA CURRENTS	2025	December 9, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Stuffed French Toast 2 Eggs, beaten 1 tbsp. Cream, 35% 1 tsp Vanilla TT Salt 2 slices thickly cut bread (or sliced bread) 4 tbsp cream cheese, warm and softened As needed unsalted butter As needed…
2025-12-05T13:20:48.433	Canada’s Top 10, again!	CNA NEWS	2025	December 5, 2025 CNA NEWS Canada’s Top 10, again! STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has once again secured its place among the country’s research elite, ranking eighth in Canada on Research Infosource’s Top 50…
2025-11-28T11:13:40.900	2025 Alumni Acclaim Awards	CNA NEWS	2025	November 28, 2025 CNA NEWS 2025 Alumni Acclaim Awards 2025 Alumni Acclaim Award recipients, from left: Charlene Brophy, Edward Mishaud, Katarina Roxon, and Lisa Moore. CNA is celebrating four extraordinary alumni who have carried the…
2025-11-28	Shaping stories, shaping souls	CNA CURRENTS	2025	November 28, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Shaping stories, shaping souls When Lisa Moore picked up the phone and learned she’d been chosen for College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Distinguished Acclaim Award, her mind immediately drifted back to a time…
2025-11-28	Leading with purpose	CNA CURRENTS	2025	November 28, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Leading with purpose How CNA alumna Charlene Brophy is changing the face of healthcare When Charlene Brophy packed her bags and left the small Irish Loop community of Fermeuse at 17, she was more than…
2025-11-28	Building bridges, inspiring change	CNA CURRENTS	2025	November 28, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Building bridges, inspiring change When Edward Mishaud talks about his work, the words that come up most often are connection, service, and empathy. For nearly 20 years, the College of the North Atlantic (CNA)…
2025-11-28	From pool to podium to purpose	CNA CURRENTS	2025	November 28, 2025 CNA CURRENTS From pool to podium to purpose CNA alumna Katarina Roxon’s full-circle journey When Katarina Roxon of Kippens walks into a room, her warmth and humility are immediately disarming. You’d never guess that this…
2025-11-25	Instructor takes the cake	CNA CURRENTS	2025	November 25, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Instructor takes the cake CNA baking instructor wins big in Las Vegas Baking students at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bay St. George campus will be enjoying a new taste with their delicious…
2025-11-24T14:33:57.577	Third time's a charm	CNA NEWS	2025	November 24, 2025 CNA NEWS Third time's a charm Best Kind Solutions continued their winning streak at the 18th annual Business Case Competition at CNA’s Grand Falls-Windsor campus last week, taking home the top trophy for the…
2025-11-12	Learning from Finland: CNA Early Childhood Education students explore a world-class model	CNA CURRENTS	2025	November 12, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Learning from Finland: CNA Early Childhood Education students explore a world-class model Snowflakes drift across the cobblestone streets of Turku, Finland, as a group of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Early Childhood Education (ECE) students make their way to a…
2025-11-12T14:03:58.440	CNA Day is here	CNA NEWS	2025	November 12, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA Day is here Future students, get ready to explore the possibilities: CNA Day is back, offering an exciting chance to see, try, and experience everything College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has…
2025-11-07	Students shine with excellence	CNA CURRENTS	2025	November 7, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Students shine with excellence More than a dozen outstanding College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates were recently honoured with one of Canada’s most prestigious student awards, the Governor General’s…
2025-11-05T12:47:34.870	CNA announces Fall 2025 enrolment numbers	CNA NEWS	2025	November 5, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA announces Fall 2025 enrolment numbers Stephenville, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has welcomed 5,870 students for Fall 2025. While total enrolment is down 6.1 per cent from last fall, primarily due to…
2025-10-30T09:23:26.603	CNA earns national recognition	CNA NEWS	2025	October 30, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA earns national recognition A quick brainstorm. A cellphone camera. A student with a story to tell. That unlikely combination has just earned College of the North Atlantic (CNA) a national Silver Leaf Award…
2025-10-30	CNA wins national award, and student hearts	CNA CURRENTS	2025	October 30, 2025 CNA CURRENTS CNA wins national award, and student hearts When the marketing team at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) first tossed around the phrase “College is Scary”, no one expected it to become an award-winning mantra. What began…
2025-10-22	A Legacy in bronze	CNA CURRENTS	2025	October 22, 2025 CNA CURRENTS A Legacy in bronze How Sheila Coultas cast a tribute to women’s history—forging her own place in it Amidst the lush foliage of Bannerman Park, an enthusiastic crowd gathers, starting a countdown that…
2025-09-04T11:01:12.493	Welcome back!	CNA NEWS	2025	September 4, 2025 CNA NEWS Welcome back! Class is officially back in session at College of the North Atlantic (CNA). Students are returning to classrooms, labs and shops at campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador, while…
2025-08-21T09:38:19.007	CNA achieves global first	CNA NEWS	2025	August 21, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA achieves global first College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has made aviation history, becoming the first educational institution in the world to achieve ISO 21384-3 certification for commercial unmanned…
2025-08-08	From Hollywood to Newfoundland	CNA CURRENTS	2025	August 8, 2025 CNA CURRENTS From Hollywood to Newfoundland Meet CNA’s new Social Media Ambassador When you think of someone who has worked on some of the biggest blockbuster movies in Hollywood, you might imagine them basking in the glitz…
2025-07-03T13:57:42.263	Stipend applications now open	CNA NEWS	2025	July 3, 2025 CNA NEWS Stipend applications now open College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is pleased to open applications for a funding opportunity designed to reduce financial barriers for students participating in unpaid…
2025-06-30	Alumni Spotlight with Chelsea Tibbo	CNA CURRENTS	2025	June 30, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Alumni Spotlight with Chelsea Tibbo This student spotlight on Chelsea Tibbo explores her journey from CNA’s Heavy Equipment program to working as an apprentice mechanic at Kenworth. She opens up about overcoming…
2025-06-26	Unapologetically Taking Up Space	CNA CURRENTS	2025	June 26, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Unapologetically Taking Up Space From Little Bay to the Big Apple, CNA student Brooklyn Young shares how attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues helped her find her voice, take up space…
2025-06-25T12:51:47.207	CNA Alumni and faculty honoured at 2025 ECMAs	CNA NEWS	2025	June 25, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA Alumni and faculty honoured at 2025 ECMAs Four members of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) community were recognized at the 2025 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs), taking home a combined total of five awards in…
2025-06-25	Hard Work Pays Off	CNA CURRENTS	2025	June 25, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Hard Work Pays Off CNA’s Community and Therapeutic Recreation instructor Paul Lahey retires with two RNL awards. Read his story and reflections in an in-depth interview.
2025-06-24	“Some people teach as a job…”	CNA CURRENTS	2025	June 24, 2025 CNA CURRENTS “Some people teach as a job…” As the amplifiers click, buzz and hiss their final breaths, eager students begin packing up microphones and coiling cables. Wade Pinhorn stands still, struck by the emotional…
2025-06-20T13:33:27.170	The Newfie Bullet rides again	CNA NEWS	2025	June 20, 2025 CNA NEWS The Newfie Bullet rides again Stephenville, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s Digital Filmmaking Program (Bay St. George Campus) is proud to present the 2025 Final Film Festival, featuring the world premiere…
2025-06-20T11:59:41.750	CNA students strike gold	CNA NEWS	2025	June 20, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA students strike gold College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students brought home seven medals, including five gold, from the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition. The competition featured more than…
2025-06-18T12:34:15.120	CNA shines at IABC Pinnacle Awards with four wins	CNA NEWS	2025	June 18, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA shines at IABC Pinnacle Awards with four wins St. John’s, NL — It was a night of celebration and recognition for College of the North Atlantic (CNA) last evening as the institution brought home four coveted awards from the…
2025-05-30	Balancing Act	CNA CURRENTS	2025	May 30, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Balancing Act Personal growth is on the other side of fear Having trouble balancing work and life? We have just the thing! Ashley Williams is one of two Work Life Consultants here at College of…
2025-05-30	From Great Nan’s inspiration to word search sensation	CNA CURRENTS	2025	May 30, 2025 CNA CURRENTS From Great Nan’s inspiration to word search sensation Newfoundland author has publishing in his blood Nick Cranford has the people of Newfoundland and Labrador searching — for words, that is. A graduate of College of the North…
2025-05-30	Designing change	CNA CURRENTS	2025	May 30, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Designing change CNA grad turns passion for creativity into a career at the premier’s office, winning Young Alumni Award along the way Jacob Manning, a 2018 graduate of College of the North…
2025-05-14T11:14:29.610	Hydro Heroes win CNA’s first virtual econext Ideathon	CNA NEWS	2025	May 14, 2025 CNA NEWS Hydro Heroes win CNA’s first virtual econext Ideathon A team of students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has taken top honours in the first-ever virtual econext Ideathon, impressing judges with an innovative solution that…
2025-05-14	A feather in all our hats	CNA CURRENTS	2025	May 14, 2025 CNA CURRENTS A feather in all our hats Andrew Hibbitts’ selflessness lands him 2024 Community Service Award By Chad Harnett When it comes to building stronger, more inclusive communities, Andrew Hibbitts is leading the…
2025-05-09	Relieving healthcare pressures – one clinic at a time	CNA CURRENTS	2025	May 9, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Relieving healthcare pressures – one clinic at a time When it comes to innovative ideas, you can find many College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates at the forefront — and alumnus Tim Bonnell is no exception. He was honoured with…
2025-05-05T13:03:28.003	CNA launches new foundation	CNA NEWS	2025	May 5, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA launches new foundation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is proud to announce the launch of CNA Foundation, dedicated to empowering students, fostering educational excellence, and building lasting…
2025-05-03	More than just a job, it’s a way of life	CNA CURRENTS	2025	May 3, 2025 CNA CURRENTS More than just a job, it’s a way of life Entrepreneurial career leads to Distinguished Alumni Award for Michael Loder By Chad Harnett For College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumnus Michael Loder, entrepreneurship was…
2025-04-28	Celebrating National Volunteer Week	CNA CURRENTS	2025	April 28, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Celebrating National Volunteer Week This week marks National Volunteer Week, April 27 to May 3 – a perfect time to recognize the incredible contributions of volunteers across College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) 17…
2025-04-14T15:08:35.603	CNA champs rise to Skills challenge	CNA NEWS	2025	April 14, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA champs rise to Skills challenge The pressure was on, the stakes were high, and nearly 400 of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most talented secondary and post-secondary students rose to the challenge at this year’s…
2025-04-10T14:25:36.847	SubC celebrates 15 years of innovation	CNA NEWS	2025	April 10, 2025 CNA NEWS SubC celebrates 15 years of innovation SubC Imaging, a world leader in underwater imaging solutions, is marking a major milestone: 15 years of innovation, growth, and global success. Adam Rowe. Founded by College of the…
2025-04-01T13:35:58.530	Nominations open for 2025 Alumni Acclaim Awards	CNA NEWS	2025	April 1, 2025 CNA NEWS Nominations open for 2025 Alumni Acclaim Awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is once again shining a spotlight on its exceptional alumni. Nominations are now open for the 2025 Alumni Acclaim Awards, celebrating graduates…
2025-03-31T15:51:11.413	CNA instructor’s musical Maiden Voyage sets sail in St. John’s	CNA NEWS	2025	March 31, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA instructor’s musical Maiden Voyage sets sail in St. John’s College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students don’t just learn from experts, they learn from industry trailblazers. One of those is acclaimed musician, actor, and instructor Mallory…
2025-03-26T08:23:19.053	Co-op program paves way for student success	CNA NEWS	2025	March 26, 2025 CNA NEWS Co-op program paves way for student success College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and industries across the country are celebrating the power of hands-on learning and co-op programs as part of today’s National Day of…
2025-03-18T15:51:09.257	CNA, Sophos strengthen partnership to support students	CNA NEWS	2025	March 18, 2025 CNA NEWS CNA, Sophos strengthen partnership to support students College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continues to build on its strong industry connection with global cybersecurity leader Sophos. As part of this ongoing collaboration, Sophos…
2025-02-28T12:55:34.240	Public Advisory: CNA transitions from Twitter/X to BlueSky	CNA NEWS	2025	February 28, 2025 CNA NEWS Public Advisory: CNA transitions from Twitter/X to BlueSky College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is transitioning from Twitter/X to BlueSky, aligning with its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Effective immediately, CNA will no…
2025-01-14	CNA co-op students for hire: Fresh talent, real impact	CNA CURRENTS	2025	January 14, 2025 CNA CURRENTS CNA co-op students for hire: Fresh talent, real impact When it comes to hiring the next generation of talent, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has the solution for employers who want fresh perspectives and cutting-edge skills.…
2025-01-06	Knot your average instructor	CNA CURRENTS	2025	January 6, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Knot your average instructor Strengthening community and creative practice When you fuse a passion for teaching with the soul of an artist, you create an award-winning combination. Susan Furneaux, an…
2025-01-06	Bridging Centuries	CNA CURRENTS	2025	January 6, 2025 CNA CURRENTS Bridging Centuries Using Cutting-Edge Tech to Preserve Newfoundland and Labrador’s Rich Heritage College of the North Atlantic’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation, through its Reality Capture…
2024-12-18	Engulfed couture collection: A collaboration of heritage and sustainability	CNA CURRENTS	2024	December 18, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Engulfed couture collection: A collaboration of heritage and sustainability Engulfed couture collection: A collaboration of heritage and sustainability By: Ryanne McIsaac Celebrating his Newfoundland roots, Richard Brophy brings his creativity and passion…
2024-12-17	Saltwater joys	CNA CURRENTS	2024	December 17, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Saltwater joys By: Ryanne McIsaac On the rugged shores of Newfoundland’s west coast, Joe and Amanda Young turned a pandemic setback into a vibrant new chapter of their lives. After returning home…
2024-12-17	2024 Year in Review	CNA CURRENTS	2024	December 17, 2024 CNA CURRENTS 2024 Year in Review College of the North Atlantic and Qalipu First Nation renew MOU January 4 – CNA and the Qalipu First Nation signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding to further strengthen…
2024-12-05T15:54:56.997	CNA surges to Top 10 among Canadian research colleges	CNA NEWS	2024	December 5, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA surges to Top 10 among Canadian research colleges STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is celebrating a series of remarkable achievements, as highlighted in this year’s Research Infosource’s Canada’s Top 50…
2024-11-29T09:13:19.347	CNA honours alumni excellence	CNA NEWS	2024	November 29, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA honours alumni excellence College of the North Atlantic (CNA) proudly celebrated its exceptional alumni at last evening’s Alumni Acclaim Awards, where this year’s honorees were announced and recognized for…
2024-11-20T09:40:19.860	Best Kind Solutions wins again	CNA NEWS	2024	November 20, 2024 CNA NEWS Best Kind Solutions wins again GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – Best Kind Solutions has done it again. At the 17th annual Business Case Competition held last weekend at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand…
2024-11-15	Governor General’s Academic Medal celebrates excellence at CNA	CNA CURRENTS	2024	November 15, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Governor General’s Academic Medal celebrates excellence at CNA Twelve outstanding College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates were recently honoured with Canada’s most prestigious student award, the Governor General’s Academic Medal. As…
2024-11-13T11:24:59.930	CNA campuses across province host CNA Day	CNA NEWS	2024	November 13, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA campuses across province host CNA Day College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador are excited to welcome prospective students and their families to CNA Day. CNA Day presents a unique…
2024-11-05T14:50:11.103	CNA enrolment up for Fall 2024	CNA NEWS	2024	November 5, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA enrolment up for Fall 2024 Stephenville, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has experienced a 3.2 per cent increase in fall enrolment over last year, welcoming 6,251 students and marking the highest…
2024-10-31T17:34:10.590	Five years of growth	CNA NEWS	2024	October 31, 2024 CNA NEWS Five years of growth GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA), Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), and Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) have renewed their…
2024-10-09T16:55:54.710	Investment is largest donation in CNA’s history	CNA NEWS	2024	October 9, 2024 CNA NEWS Investment is largest donation in CNA’s history St. John’s, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is thrilled to announce expansion of its climate change and sustainability programming. CNA thanks ExxonMobil Canada…
2024-10-07	Empowering students through outbound mobility	CNA CURRENTS	2024	October 7, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Empowering students through outbound mobility College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is providing students with transformative global experiences through its Outbound Student Mobility program. This Global Skills Opportunity is…
2024-10-02T13:16:50.957	Best in the Biz Returns with Season 3	CNA NEWS	2024	October 2, 2024 CNA NEWS Best in the Biz Returns with Season 3 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is thrilled to launch the third season of its award-winning Best in the Biz podcast, offering listeners insider tips and tricks for business…
2024-09-24T11:04:36.380	Career & Graduate School Fair set for Sept. 25	CNA NEWS	2024	September 24, 2024 CNA NEWS Career & Graduate School Fair set for Sept. 25 Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are again teaming up to host the 25th annual Career and Graduate School Fair. Employers, organizations, government…
2024-09-20T16:01:43.827	CNA unveils the Paul L. Pope Centre for TV & Film	CNA NEWS	2024	September 20, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA unveils the Paul L. Pope Centre for TV & Film St. John’s, NL - In a fitting tribute to one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most influential film pioneers, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) proudly announces the official…
2024-08-06	CNA Excels on International Stage	CNA CURRENTS	2024	August 6, 2024 CNA CURRENTS CNA Excels on International Stage With the luck of the Irish on his side, Alex Edwards recently represented College of the North Atlantic (CNA) at the latest WorldSkills testing session. “During my trip to Ireland,…
2024-08-06	CNA staffer finds dream job	CNA CURRENTS	2024	August 6, 2024 CNA CURRENTS CNA staffer finds dream job College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has found a gem in Janelle Skeard, who recently accepted the position of Director of Industry Innovation. “I am currently working to build…
2024-07-17T15:05:13.807	CNA welcomes Kenya delegation	CNA NEWS	2024	July 17, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA welcomes Kenya delegation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recently welcomed a delegation of 12 guests from Kenya as part of the Young Africa Works-Kenya: Youth Employability Through TVET project. This…
2024-07-08	Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy Leaders	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy Leaders CNA Students Attend Energy NL 2024 Thanks to Industry-Backed Sponsorship for Diversity and Inclusion By Allison Rowe A group of six work-term students from CNA’s Office of Applied…
2024-07-08	Meet our students: Chris	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Meet our students: Chris Meet Chris, a first-year Software Development (Co-op) student from Newfoundland. Q. Chris, why did you choose your field of study and to come to CNA? Ever since I was three years…
2024-07-08	Meet our students: David	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Meet our students: David Meet David, a second-year Computing Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op) student from St. John’s, NL. Q. David, why did you choose your field of study and to come to CNA? After…
2024-07-08	Meet our students: Nick	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Meet our students: Nick Hailing from Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Nick is a recent graduate of CNA’s Industrial Engineering Technology program (now Management Systems Engineering…
2024-07-08	Meet our students: Blessing	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Meet our students: Blessing Meet Blessing, a third-year Management Systems Engineering Technology (Co-op) student from Nigeria and recent permanent resident of Canada. Q. Blessing, why did you choose your…
2024-07-08	Meet our students: Farhad	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Meet our students: Farhad Meet Farhad Hossain, a second-year Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing) Co-op student originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Farhad has been in NL since 2019. Q. Farhad,…
2024-07-08	Meet our students: Aseel	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Meet our students: Aseel Meet Aseel Elzamel, a first-year Software Development (Co-op) student from Egypt. Q. Aseel, why did you choose your field of study and to come to CNA? Since I was a kid, I’ve been…
2024-07-08	CNA’s Future Shines Bright Green at the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2024	CNA CURRENTS	2024	July 8, 2024 CNA CURRENTS CNA’s Future Shines Bright Green at the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2024 By Allison Rowe The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2024 brought together energy stakeholders from around the world for the exchange of ideas, innovations, and strategies under…
2024-06-27T14:21:44.817	EC-Council’s Community College Scholarship Initiative supports cybersecurity skills development	CNA NEWS	2024	June 27, 2024 CNA NEWS EC-Council’s Community College Scholarship Initiative supports cybersecurity skills development As a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, EC-Council has partnered with College of the North Atlantic (CNA) to support Canadian community colleges by…
2024-06-20	Multi talented grad blazes his own trail	CNA CURRENTS	2024	June 20, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Multi talented grad blazes his own trail By: Ryanne McIsaac Simeon Mercer recently graduated from the Construction/Industrial Electrician (CIE) program at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Burin campus, and his…
2024-06-12	Remembering his father one license plate at a time	CNA CURRENTS	2024	June 12, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Remembering his father one license plate at a time By: Ryanne McIsaac Since buying his first license plate in June 2009, this CNA employee has started a long journey down the road of collecting. Brian Hicks, Business Development…
2024-06-10T13:31:27.110	Breaking down barriers to learning	CNA NEWS	2024	June 10, 2024 CNA NEWS Breaking down barriers to learning In a significant move to support Canadian students, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is partnering with Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada to…
2024-06-10	CNA team sparks tech enthusiasm	CNA CURRENTS	2024	June 10, 2024 CNA CURRENTS CNA team sparks tech enthusiasm CNA’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation’s Reality Capture and Digitization Technology Access Centre (RCD TAC) engages young minds in the wonders of 3D technology By Allison…
2024-06-10T08:58:21.157	Province announces program to attract new nurses	CNA NEWS	2024	June 10, 2024 CNA NEWS Province announces program to attract new nurses To complement ongoing recruitment activities, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing a new tuition relief program for nursing students at select campuses. For…
2024-06-05	A night to remember	CNA CURRENTS	2024	June 5, 2024 CNA CURRENTS A night to remember The Community Recreation Leadership Program (CRL) at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, and to mark the occasion the Prince Philip Drive…
2024-05-30	Good as gold	CNA CURRENTS	2024	May 30, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Good as gold By: Ryanne McIsaac Journalism students celebrate historic win For the first time, four College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students are taking home gold in the student category at…
2024-05-29T13:11:52.863	CNA launches new tech programs	CNA NEWS	2024	May 29, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA launches new tech programs In recent years, data analytics revolutionized business operations by turning raw data into actionable insights, driving efficiency and strategic decision-making. Now, artificial…
2024-05-22T15:47:46.727	CNA expanding Practical Nursing program at campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador	CNA NEWS	2024	May 22, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA expanding Practical Nursing program at campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador Students in scrubs will soon be a familiar sight in even more communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as College of the North Atlantic (CNA) expands its Practical Nursing…
2024-05-22	James Pelley awarded Skills Canada NL Volunteer of the Year	CNA CURRENTS	2024	May 22, 2024 CNA CURRENTS James Pelley awarded Skills Canada NL Volunteer of the Year By Ryanne McIsaac James Pelley was recently awarded the John Oates Memorial Volunteer of the Year award from SkillsCanada Newfoundland and Labrador (SCNL). Pelley, Computer Systems…
2024-05-22T13:29:56.887	Genomics in Mining Program funding targets Atlantic Canada’s mining industry	CNA NEWS	2024	May 22, 2024 CNA NEWS Genomics in Mining Program funding targets Atlantic Canada’s mining industry Genome Atlantic, College of the North Atlantic (CNA), and the Atlantic hub of the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) are teaming up to launch a small-scale…
2024-05-13T14:07:01.390	CNA brings home the silver	CNA NEWS	2024	May 13, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA brings home the silver College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was recently earned three honours at Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) Awards of Excellence. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program…
2024-05-06	Alumnus Gary Reardon recognized for 50 years of industry leadership and philanthropy	CNA CURRENTS	2024	May 6, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Alumnus Gary Reardon recognized for 50 years of industry leadership and philanthropy College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recently presented Gary Reardon with the Acclaim Awards Distinguished Alumni Award. Reardon has more than 50 years of construction experience…
2024-05-01T12:24:24.797	CNA instructor’s film a festival favourite	CNA NEWS	2024	May 1, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA instructor’s film a festival favourite Known by her students as a brilliant College of the North Atlantic (CNA) instructor, Tamara Segura has spent years cultivating creativity in the classroom. Now they are cheering…
2024-04-25	Celebrating Arlene Blanchard-White’s commitment to cultural heritage	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 25, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Celebrating Arlene Blanchard-White’s commitment to cultural heritage Arlene Blanchard-White smiles with her Acclaim Award from CNA with Scott Reid, MHA for St. Georges-Humber.
2024-04-19	Who are resource facilitators?	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 19, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Who are resource facilitators? By Karla Ivany At College of the North Atlantic, Resource Facilitators (RF) play an integral part in student life. At each campus, an RF is present as a front-line support to…
2024-04-19	SubC Imaging captures award	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 19, 2024 CNA CURRENTS SubC Imaging captures award By: Ryanne McIsaac SubC Imaging recently won College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Acclaim Awards Innovation Award. Alumni Chad Collett and Adam Rowe founded the Clarenville-based…
2024-04-18T12:31:38.880	CNA celebrates accreditation success	CNA NEWS	2024	April 18, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA celebrates accreditation success Six more programs at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recently received five-year accreditation from Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). The previous accrediting body,…
2024-04-05	Wales Delegation Visits CNA	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 5, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Wales Delegation Visits CNA By Tanya Alexander An exciting opportunity for partnership is on the horizon for CNA with the country of Wales in the UK. A delegation visited the college March 23 – April 2 from…
2024-04-05	Rachel Winsor shines bright as CNA’s Young Alumni Award Winner	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 5, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Rachel Winsor shines bright as CNA’s Young Alumni Award Winner CNA Young Alumni Award winner Rachel Winsor is recognized for her academic achievements and community involvement.
2024-04-05	Letter from the Editor	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 5, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Letter from the Editor Letter from the Editor April 2024 As we welcome the long-anticipated arrival of Spring, it brings me great pleasure to share some exciting news about Currents. We are shifting…
2024-04-04	Recipe: Lusknikn, Mi’kmaq bannock	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 4, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Recipe: Lusknikn, Mi’kmaq bannock D’Arcy Butler is the Commercial Cooking Instructor at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bay St. George campus. For more recipes, visit his blog at Big Red’s Cooking.
2024-04-04	Best in the Biz: Lickety Splint	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 4, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Best in the Biz: Lickety Splint CNA student and inventor helping to save lives In life-or-death situations, every second counts. Stabilizing seriously injured people sooner saves lives, and that’s exactly what…
2024-04-03	Faculty researcher helping her new home grow	CNA CURRENTS	2024	April 3, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Faculty researcher helping her new home grow At College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Topsail Road Office in St. John’s, everyone already knows Aleksandra Stefanovic-Chafe for her warm smile and friendly greetings when…
2024-04-02T09:29:31.080	Nominations open for Alumni Acclaim Awards	CNA NEWS	2024	April 2, 2024 CNA NEWS Nominations open for Alumni Acclaim Awards Nominations are now open for College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) prestigious Alumni Acclaim Awards. These awards honour CNA graduates whose outstanding achievements and enduring…
2024-03-22T09:16:24.690	CNA students excel in provincial skills competitions	CNA NEWS	2024	March 22, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA students excel in provincial skills competitions Nearly 400 secondary and post-secondary students from throughout the province competed in Skills Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador provincial competitions this week, putting their…
2024-03-15	High stakes at strenuous Skills Canada-NL competitions	CNA CURRENTS	2024	March 15, 2024 CNA CURRENTS High stakes at strenuous Skills Canada-NL competitions March 15 is Skilled Career Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, and for nearly 400 secondary and post-secondary students throughout the province it’s sure to be a tense but rewarding…
2024-03-07T09:48:53.090	CNA, TerraCore sign four-year agreement	CNA NEWS	2024	March 7, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA, TerraCore sign four-year agreement For exploration and mining companies, understanding exactly what minerals are in your drill core is critical. And this process just got easier. College of the North Atlantic (CNA)…
2024-02-28T08:53:13.207	Film students join mission to Berlin	CNA NEWS	2024	February 28, 2024 CNA NEWS Film students join mission to Berlin STEPHENVILLE, NL – A team of film students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses in Stephenville and St. John’s recently took advantage of an extraordinary opportunity…
2024-02-27	CNA libraries and learning commons are celebrating your Freedom to Read	CNA CURRENTS	2024	February 27, 2024 CNA CURRENTS CNA libraries and learning commons are celebrating your Freedom to Read Freedom to Read (F2R) Week is an annual event celebrated in schools, libraries, and bookstores across Canada. Founded in 1984 in response to Margaret Laurence’s The Diviners being…
2024-02-26	Chance meeting leads to new friendship	CNA CURRENTS	2024	February 26, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Chance meeting leads to new friendship CNA’s Social Media Ambassador makes surprising discovery far from former home College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) new Social Media Ambassador may be a long way from her former…
2024-01-31T13:57:04.080	Program receives national accreditation	CNA NEWS	2024	January 31, 2024 CNA NEWS Program receives national accreditation Taking place in the accreditation signing are, from left: Jeff Nesbitt, CEO and Registrar, CHIMA; Lisa McKenzie, Director of CHIMA; and Stephen Warren, Dean of Business & IT at…
2024-01-26	Alumni Spotlight with Jamie Goosney	CNA CURRENTS	2024	January 26, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Alumni Spotlight with Jamie Goosney Where and when were you born? Born in Corner Brook but grew up in Deer Lake, NL. What is your current job and list some things you like about it? Part owner and General Manager at…
2024-01-18T13:27:14.627	CNA partners with SpacesShared to find affordable housing for students	CNA NEWS	2024	January 18, 2024 CNA NEWS CNA partners with SpacesShared to find affordable housing for students St. John’s, NL – January 18, 2024 - College of the North Atlantic (CNA), Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest public college, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with…
2024-01-15	Why Am I Different?	CNA CURRENTS	2024	January 15, 2024 CNA CURRENTS Why Am I Different? Author calls for understanding of learning differences Frank Ryan’s life had taken some unexpected turns. Ultimately, they led the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student to…
2024-01-12T11:51:11.980	College of the North Atlantic and Qalipu First Nation renew MOU	CNA NEWS	2024	January 12, 2024 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic and Qalipu First Nation renew MOU Qalipu First Nation Interim Chief Jenny Brake and College of the North Atlantic President and CEO Elizabeth Kid signed a new five-year MOU on Friday. College of the North Atlantic…
2023-12-20	Veteran and CNA student honoured with Quilt of Valour	CNA CURRENTS	2023	December 20, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Veteran and CNA student honoured with Quilt of Valour Joe Young of Port au Port East now has even more to show for his many years of service with the Canadian Armed Forces. The veteran and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student…
2023-12-20	2023 Year in Review	CNA CURRENTS	2023	December 20, 2023 CNA CURRENTS 2023 Year in Review As College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador fall quiet during the holiday break, it’s time to look back at the mosaic of memories our…
2023-12-12T14:03:13.883	CNA students receive mining industry financial support	CNA NEWS	2023	December 12, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA students receive mining industry financial support CNA student Max Crocker (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/Truck and Transport Mechanic) accepts his award from Chris Moss, Campus Director in Placentia. Industrial Mechanic…
2023-12-04T13:32:34.900	Inaugural Alumni Acclaim Awards honour exceptional leaders	CNA NEWS	2023	December 4, 2023 CNA NEWS Inaugural Alumni Acclaim Awards honour exceptional leaders STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni were honoured for their outstanding achievements and enduring contributions at the inaugural Alumni Acclaim Awards…
2023-12-01T11:18:21.420	College of the North Atlantic celebrates 60 years	CNA NEWS	2023	December 1, 2023 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic celebrates 60 years STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is celebrating 60 years of excellence in education, marking the milestone with reflective events throughout the 2023-24…
2023-11-24T09:18:19.470	Need for food, personal products still acute	CNA NEWS	2023	November 24, 2023 CNA NEWS Need for food, personal products still acute STEPHENVILLE, NL – Post-secondary students face many challenges during the school year. Wondering where their next meal is coming from or how to access hygiene and period products…
2023-11-23T13:36:24.933	Best Kind Solutions takes top trophy at Business Case Competition	CNA NEWS	2023	November 23, 2023 CNA NEWS Best Kind Solutions takes top trophy at Business Case Competition Best Kind Solutions being presented with the top trophy. Pictured are, from left: Stephen Warren (Dean of Business and IT), Ashley Hopkins, Kayla Piccoli, Johnny Alubu Selemani,…
2023-11-15	Governor General’s Academic Medals celebrate outstanding success	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Governor General’s Academic Medals celebrate outstanding success For a century and a half, the Governor General’s Academic Medal has been one of the country’s most prestigious awards for outstanding educational achievement. College of the North…
2023-11-15	Letter from the Editor	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Letter from the Editor While summer always seems to pass by too quickly, autumn does have its charms. From the rainbow of colourful leaves painting the ground, to the crisp chill in the morning air, to…
2023-11-15	Mapping our future	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Mapping our future Darin Brook’s love of learning forged his path from the vast fields of rural Saskatchewan to the rugged hills of Western Newfoundland. He channeled his fascination with mapping new…
2023-11-15	Stipends available for CNA work-integrated learning	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Stipends available for CNA work-integrated learning College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) support for its students has received a big boost thanks to the One at a Time: Reducing Barriers to Work-Integrated Learning stipend program.…
2023-11-15	For the Benefit of Mr. Kite	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS For the Benefit of Mr. Kite In Carbonear, the campus library crew works very hard every day collaborating with our students to create the necessary blend of great service, relevant academic resources, and…
2023-11-15	Going to the chapel and I’m going to… graduate?	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Going to the chapel and I’m going to… graduate? When people think about what their weddings will look like, some dream of a big ceremony surrounded by family and friends; others, an intimate church setting, and some imagine an…
2023-11-15	Their stories. Their careers.	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Their stories. Their careers. Journalists are born storytellers with an insatiable sense of curiosity, a drive to get to the truth and a desire to witness history. You can often find them behind the scenes,…
2023-11-15	Tips for self-care in a post COVID world	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Tips for self-care in a post COVID world The start of a new academic year, whether you’re a new or returning CNA employee, can be filled with a myriad of emotions. You might have come into this year feeling mentally…
2023-11-15	Pumpkin Whoopie Pie w/ Whiskey Cream Cheese and Candied Pecans	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Pumpkin Whoopie Pie w/ Whiskey Cream Cheese and Candied Pecans These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Filled with Whiskey Cream Cheese and Candied Pecans will certainly wake up your taste buds and warm your soul. The warm fall spices, the nutty spice kick…
2023-11-15	Meet our new Manager of Organizational Culture & Engagement	CNA CURRENTS	2023	November 15, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Meet our new Manager of Organizational Culture & Engagement As a little girl, if you had asked Simone Mercer what she was going to be when she grew up, the answer was instant – a veterinarian. However, life had a different plan for the…
2023-11-10T15:39:51.447	CNA campuses ready to welcome prospective students, families for College Day	CNA NEWS	2023	November 10, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA campuses ready to welcome prospective students, families for College Day STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are ready to welcome prospective students and their families to College Day on…
2023-11-10T09:32:31.450	CNA student named Special Olympics Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year	CNA NEWS	2023	November 10, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA student named Special Olympics Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year STEPHENVILLE, NL – Michael Budden is no stranger to the winner’s podium. Since joining the Bay St. George Bravehearts, the Stephenville athlete has excelled in just about every…
2023-11-07T15:00:10.500	Paramedicine students respond to mock plane crash	CNA NEWS	2023	November 7, 2023 CNA NEWS Paramedicine students respond to mock plane crash When disaster strikes, many remember the timeless advice of Mr. Rogers: “Look for the helpers. There are always people who are helping.” The helpers were obvious in Stephenville…
2023-11-01T10:43:38.837	CNA offering prospector training course online	CNA NEWS	2023	November 1, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA offering prospector training course online In an effort to increase the number of prospectors working in Newfoundland and Labrador, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has revised the Introduction to Prospecting course and…
2023-10-26T14:30:25.880	CNA sees enrollment jump by 10.3%	CNA NEWS	2023	October 26, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA sees enrollment jump by 10.3% College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has seen its fall enrollment grow by 10.3% over last year, with 6,056 students currently taking programs at the institution. This is the largest…
2023-10-25T12:24:25.543	Stipends available for CNA work-integrated learning	CNA NEWS	2023	October 25, 2023 CNA NEWS Stipends available for CNA work-integrated learning STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) support for its students has received a big boost thanks to the One at a Time: Reducing Barriers to Work-Integrated…
2023-10-23T14:39:34.590	Interactive map of health resources to assist stroke patients	CNA NEWS	2023	October 23, 2023 CNA NEWS Interactive map of health resources to assist stroke patients A new project between College of the North Atlantic (CNA), the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services, will make it easier for…
2023-10-12T14:46:00.600	Academy Canada, CNA sign articulation agreement	CNA NEWS	2023	October 12, 2023 CNA NEWS Academy Canada, CNA sign articulation agreement ST. JOHN’S, NL – Graduates of Academy Canada’s (AC) two-year Early Childhood Education (ECE) program will have direct-entry acceptance into College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA)…
2023-09-27T09:54:38.033	Entrepreneurship initiative launched for students, alumni	CNA NEWS	2023	September 27, 2023 CNA NEWS Entrepreneurship initiative launched for students, alumni STEPHENVILLE, NL – For Ian MacDonald, knowing that he’s part of something special when it comes to entrepreneurship motivates him to think of more and innovative ways to get…
2023-09-25T13:45:47.323	Career & Graduate School Fair set for Sept. 27	CNA NEWS	2023	September 25, 2023 CNA NEWS Career & Graduate School Fair set for Sept. 27 ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Memorial University are again joining forces to host the 24th annual Career and Graduate School Fair. Employers,…
2023-09-20T15:34:56.313	World Energy GH2 announces funding initiative	CNA NEWS	2023	September 20, 2023 CNA NEWS World Energy GH2 announces funding initiative STEPHENVILLE, NL – World Energy GH2 is making a substantial investment in the future of green energy in Newfoundland and Labrador. John Risley, Chair, World Energy GH2, made the…
2023-09-11T10:19:04.767	Making space for big ideas	CNA NEWS	2023	September 11, 2023 CNA NEWS Making space for big ideas CORNER BROOK, NL – Atlantic Canada is known for its innovative startups that generate sustainable solutions and good jobs that fuel the economy. The Governments of Canada and…
2023-08-30	2023 Alumni Acclaim Award Winners	CNA CURRENTS	2023	August 30, 2023 CNA CURRENTS 2023 Alumni Acclaim Award Winners The results are in! CNA is proud to announce the four inaugural winners of the 2023 Alumni Acclaim Awards We proudly recognize alumni who have made an impact in their communities,…
2023-08-24T09:41:23.297	CNA part of Canada-Vietnam education project	CNA NEWS	2023	August 24, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA part of Canada-Vietnam education project HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Human resource and capital development is one of the most important tasks set by the Vietnamese government. Training a high-quality workforce to compete…
2023-07-25	Alumni Spotlight with Hilary Bartlett	CNA CURRENTS	2023	July 25, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Alumni Spotlight with Hilary Bartlett Where and when were you born? I was born here in St. John’s on January 16, 1988, but my family moved to Fortune when I was an infant after my dad accepted a teaching position at…
2023-07-06T12:40:49.287	CNA receives five-year $1.75 million federal grant	CNA NEWS	2023	July 6, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA receives five-year $1.75 million federal grant STEPHENVILLE, NL – The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Social…
2023-07-05T10:29:37.563	Inaugural TV & Film students, grads hold movie premiere	CNA NEWS	2023	July 5, 2023 CNA NEWS Inaugural TV & Film students, grads hold movie premiere ST. JOHN’S, NL – It’s the night television and film creators all dream of – seeing their hard work come alive on the big screen. Such will be the case tonight for approximately 30…
2023-06-29	Alumni Spotlight with Ashley Nguyen	CNA CURRENTS	2023	June 29, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Alumni Spotlight with Ashley Nguyen Where and when were you born? I was born in St. John’s NL in 1991. What is your current job and list some things you like about it? I am currently a Faculty Researcher in the…
2023-06-14T14:48:27.257	Film Festival 2023 reflects on Indigenous themes	CNA NEWS	2023	June 14, 2023 CNA NEWS Film Festival 2023 reflects on Indigenous themes STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking 2023 Final Film Festival is set to showcase a wide variety of films from local and international…
2023-06-09T14:46:57.690	CNA celebrates Bombardier support of aviation programs	CNA NEWS	2023	June 9, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA celebrates Bombardier support of aviation programs GANDER, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Bombardier have landed on yet another opportunity to celebrate a growing partnership that supports the college’s aviation…
2023-05-31	Alumni Spotlight with Arthur Green	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 31, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Alumni Spotlight with Arthur Green Where were you born? I was born in Whitbourne, NL. What is your current job and list some things you like about it? I am the Alberta Legislative reporter for the Western Standard…
2023-05-25T10:49:07.420	From Newfoundland and Labrador to Berlin	CNA NEWS	2023	May 25, 2023 CNA NEWS From Newfoundland and Labrador to Berlin STEPHENVILLE, NL — Michael Budden is going for gold this June. Budden, a Community Leadership Development (CLD) student at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bay St. George…
2023-05-24	Employee feels they are right where they belong	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 24, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Employee feels they are right where they belong Work-life balance a plus for Headquarters analyst After moving back home, this employee says she feels right at home. Erica Lawrence is the Organizational Budget Analyst at College…
2023-05-24	CNA grad lands job at VR company through social media efforts	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 24, 2023 CNA CURRENTS CNA grad lands job at VR company through social media efforts This grad is working as a community manager and sound designer for the popular game Gorilla Tag Cody O’Quinn sees the value of a great imagination and how creative skills can be…
2023-05-24	Award winner turned judge	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 24, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Award winner turned judge Early Childhood Education alum looking out for the next generation Sarah Kirby knows firsthand the importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals, and she is…
2023-05-24	Recipe by Chef Michael Boyd	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 24, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Recipe by Chef Michael Boyd
2023-05-24	State-of-the-art executive kitchen takes the cake	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 24, 2023 CNA CURRENTS State-of-the-art executive kitchen takes the cake New space has students hungry for learning College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students can have their cake and eat it too all thanks to a brand-new state of the art…
2023-05-24	Letter from the Editor	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 24, 2023 CNA CURRENTS Letter from the Editor Summer vibes We are soooo ready to toss the winter blahs, erase the thoughts of snow and cold, and trade in our multiple layers of clothing for lighter fabrics! Bring it on! As we…
2023-05-24	St. Anthony staff makes space for wellness	CNA CURRENTS	2023	May 24, 2023 CNA CURRENTS St. Anthony staff makes space for wellness Next stop – Relaxation Station College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campus libraries are adding a new feature to their shelves that everyone will be able to avail of – health and…
2023-05-18T12:37:21.140	Women of Steel™: Forging Forward Program comes to Placentia campus	CNA NEWS	2023	May 18, 2023 CNA NEWS Women of Steel™: Forging Forward Program comes to Placentia campus PLACENTIA, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is excited to announce that it will be one of 14 hosts across Canada for CWB Welding Foundation’s initiative: Women of Steel™:…
2023-04-12T14:06:27.467	Casting call for Digital Filmmaking intersession film	CNA NEWS	2023	April 12, 2023 CNA NEWS Casting call for Digital Filmmaking intersession film STEPHENVILLE, NL – Calling all aspiring actors – it’s time to get into character and show what you’ve got! College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program is set…
2023-04-04T11:30:45.840	CNA, Khoi Nguyen Investment Group sign MOU	CNA NEWS	2023	April 4, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA, Khoi Nguyen Investment Group sign MOU STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Khoi Nguyen Investment (KNI) Group have entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will support the…
2023-03-13T11:21:34.030	Pilot program paves path to post-secondary	CNA NEWS	2023	March 13, 2023 CNA NEWS Pilot program paves path to post-secondary ST. JOHN’S, NL — The Technology Career Pathway (TCP) program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is doing something that hasn’t been done before – providing students with access…
2023-03-09T13:44:43.290	College of the North Atlantic joins CHFCA	CNA NEWS	2023	March 9, 2023 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic joins CHFCA STEPHENVILLE, NL — The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA) is pleased to announce College of the North Atlantic (CNA) as an Academic Member. CNA will begin…
2023-03-08T10:10:44.470	Barton encourages more women in non-traditional sector	CNA NEWS	2023	March 8, 2023 CNA NEWS Barton encourages more women in non-traditional sector GANDER, NL — Time flies when you love what you do, says Melissa Barton, a College of the North Atlantic (CNA) aviation instructor. Barton is gearing up for Elevate Aviation’s…
2023-03-07T10:54:58.977	Welding ignites alum’s passion for art	CNA NEWS	2023	March 7, 2023 CNA NEWS Welding ignites alum’s passion for art ST. JOHN’S, NL — Welding, homesteading, and creating art – it’s all in a day’s work for Sheila Coultas. The College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate completed the Welder…
2023-03-06T14:34:48.170	CNA, Memorial University ink five-year collaboration	CNA NEWS	2023	March 6, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA, Memorial University ink five-year collaboration ST. JOHN’S, NL – Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) has a significant role to play in the critical minerals industry, and a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between…
2023-02-07T10:29:47.980	CNA alumni, faculty receive 15 ECMA nominations, one Juno	CNA NEWS	2023	February 7, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA alumni, faculty receive 15 ECMA nominations, one Juno HALIFAX, NS – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni and faculty have been given the nod as nominees for the upcoming East Coast Music Association (ECMA) and Juno awards…
2023-01-25T14:41:55.790	CNA ranks high in Research Infosource report of Canadian colleges	CNA NEWS	2023	January 25, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA ranks high in Research Infosource report of Canadian colleges STEPHENVILLE, NL – The numbers are in and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has a lot to celebrate following today’s release of the Research Infosource’s Canada’s Top 50 Research…
2023-01-12T14:45:20.613	CNA employee, alum presents work at CICan showcase	CNA NEWS	2023	January 12, 2023 CNA NEWS CNA employee, alum presents work at CICan showcase OTTAWA, ON – Charlie Dalton doesn’t see many like them in the STEM world, so they feel it’s important for them to be “that person” for others coming up in those sectors and to help…
2023-01-05T12:21:13.090	Centre for Research and Innovation officially open	CNA NEWS	2023	January 5, 2023 CNA NEWS Centre for Research and Innovation officially open CORNER BROOK, N.L. – Funding and project partners gathered today to officially open Corner Brook’s Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI). The centre supports research and…
2022-12-19T10:40:49.867	Start-up has CNA written all over it	CNA NEWS	2022	December 19, 2022 CNA NEWS Start-up has CNA written all over it ST. JOHN’S, NL — Some College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni are hoping to add to their squad – TxtSquad, that is. The tech start-up is owned, operated, and founded all by…
2022-12-15T14:51:38.750	Anonymous donor helps launch breakfast program	CNA NEWS	2022	December 15, 2022 CNA NEWS Anonymous donor helps launch breakfast program ST. ANTHONY, NL – When the staff at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) St. Anthony campus began brainstorming ways to help students with food security this fall, they never…
2022-12-06T11:55:16.243	CNA gets first-of-its-kind accreditation	CNA NEWS	2022	December 6, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA gets first-of-its-kind accreditation ST. JOHN’S, NL — College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is celebrating another first. The college recently received news that its three-year Diploma in Business Management (Human…
2022-12-05T10:50:10.160	Grads bring their talents to NL business	CNA NEWS	2022	December 5, 2022 CNA NEWS Grads bring their talents to NL business ST. JOHN’S, NL — Three College of the North Atlantic (CNA) grads find themselves working with a very cool company these days. SmartICE is a sea ice monitoring company with their…
2022-12-01T15:07:00.870	Business Case Competition returns to Grand Falls-Windsor campus after two-year pandemic hiatus	CNA NEWS	2022	December 1, 2022 CNA NEWS Business Case Competition returns to Grand Falls-Windsor campus after two-year pandemic hiatus GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – CNA’s Business Case Competition returned to Grand Falls-Windsor campus last weekend after being postponed for two years due to the pandemic. The Goal…
2022-11-21T15:08:28.257	CNA: College … Your Way	CNA NEWS	2022	November 21, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA: College … Your Way CORNER BROOK, NL — It’s back, and promises to be even better than ever! College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will be opening its doors on Wednesday, November 23 to prospective…
2022-11-15T13:06:10.073	Levelling the learning fields	CNA NEWS	2022	November 15, 2022 CNA NEWS Levelling the learning fields CORNER BROOK, NL— College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recently completed a consultancy in the Anglo-Caribbean community on accessibility to higher education for persons with…
2022-11-10T10:38:35.090	Alum toys with photography	CNA NEWS	2022	November 10, 2022 CNA NEWS Alum toys with photography MOUNT PEARL, NL — It’s isn’t often that one’s workplace involves being able to play with your favourite toys, but Kyle Callahan is putting a playful spin on his artwork. College of…
2022-11-08T14:48:50.500	Student need reaches all-time high	CNA NEWS	2022	November 8, 2022 CNA NEWS Student need reaches all-time high STEPHENVILLE, NL — There is an urgency for food and basic necessities to assist students in need who study on College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses, and while the college is…
2022-11-03T10:21:55.017	Alumni’s success surges during pandemic	CNA NEWS	2022	November 3, 2022 CNA NEWS Alumni’s success surges during pandemic CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, NL – Knowledge is power, and for one College of the North Atlantic (CNA) grad it’s meant taking what he learned in college to forge a new career path. Patrick…
2022-10-31T15:32:06.310	Introducing the Centre for Heavy Equipment & Transportation Technology	CNA NEWS	2022	October 31, 2022 CNA NEWS Introducing the Centre for Heavy Equipment & Transportation Technology STEPHENVILLE, NL – When entering the Town of Stephenville, it’s easy to be captivated by the beautiful state-of-the-art building prominently nestled near its outskirts. CNA would…
2022-10-24T14:08:12.600	Student sews his way to success	CNA NEWS	2022	October 24, 2022 CNA NEWS Student sews his way to success ST. JOHN’S, NL – The power of social media has never been more evident to Lance Bowers than now. An Instagram post shows one of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) students…
2022-10-18T10:52:07.407	Volunteer trip to help others like a breath of fresh air	CNA NEWS	2022	October 18, 2022 CNA NEWS Volunteer trip to help others like a breath of fresh air ST. JOHN’S, NL — A recent trip to Antigua, Guatemala still has Kaely Marques walking on air. Kaely Marques, a Respiratory Therapy student at CNA’s Prince Philip Drive campus in St.…
2022-10-06T11:13:53.570	CNA instructor heads to Korea	CNA NEWS	2022	October 6, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA instructor heads to Korea ST. JOHN’S, NL — One of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) own is continuing to share his expertise with young skilled post-secondary students – once again it’s on the world…
2022-10-03T13:43:27.410	IOC and CNA launch Future Workforce program	CNA NEWS	2022	October 3, 2022 CNA NEWS IOC and CNA launch Future Workforce program LABRADOR CITY, NL – The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) have launched a new training program to upskill maintenance electricians in line…
2022-09-20T09:47:30.727	Memorial, CNA Career and Graduate School Fair taking place this week	CNA NEWS	2022	September 20, 2022 CNA NEWS Memorial, CNA Career and Graduate School Fair taking place this week ST. JOHN’S, NL – Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are partnering once again to host the 2022 annual Career and Graduate School Fair. This is the first…
2022-09-15T10:24:04.550	Grad awarded for leading the way	CNA NEWS	2022	September 15, 2022 CNA NEWS Grad awarded for leading the way CARBONEAR, NL — A recent award win has Allison Seward picking her jaw up off the floor. The Community Leadership Development program graduate has been named the winner of the Fry…
2022-07-12T10:36:19.890	Grad honoured with national award	CNA NEWS	2022	July 12, 2022 CNA NEWS Grad honoured with national award ST. JOHN’S, NL – A graduate from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is not only proud to complete the college’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program; she’s also celebrating it…
2022-07-07T10:11:57.230	Student uses his head and hands to forge career	CNA NEWS	2022	July 7, 2022 CNA NEWS Student uses his head and hands to forge career PLACENTIA, NL – A College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alum is singing the praises of the college’s Machinist program. Harrison Tilley graduated from Placentia campus in 2018; the…
2022-07-06T14:49:43.673	Eastern Academy, CNA sign articulation agreement	CNA NEWS	2022	July 6, 2022 CNA NEWS Eastern Academy, CNA sign articulation agreement ST. JOHN’S, NL – Graduates of Eastern Academy’s Information Systems Specialist+ program will have direct-entry acceptance into the third year of College of the North Atlantic’s…
2022-07-04T11:14:16.170	Student’s artwork used in McDonald’s straw campaign	CNA NEWS	2022	July 4, 2022 CNA NEWS Student’s artwork used in McDonald’s straw campaign ST. JOHN’S, NL – One of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) own is creating art for McDonald’s Canada. Bella Seonyoung Heo, a first-year Graphic Design program student at Prince…
2022-06-30T10:52:47.220	Cricket team is ‘in it to win it’	CNA NEWS	2022	June 30, 2022 CNA NEWS Cricket team is ‘in it to win it’ ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is helping students to play a sport that many may not yet associate with Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) – cricket! CNA is…
2022-06-29T12:01:09.690	New graduate discovers their passion at CNA	CNA NEWS	2022	June 29, 2022 CNA NEWS New graduate discovers their passion at CNA ST. JOHN’S, NL – A College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student is striving to make the world a more accepting place – one stitch at a time. Beck MacLeod, a Textile & Apparel Design…
2022-06-28T10:46:31.837	From Flat Bay to the Smithsonian	CNA NEWS	2022	June 28, 2022 CNA NEWS From Flat Bay to the Smithsonian ST. JOHN’S, NL – Soon the world will see the work of a Mi’kmaw artist from Flat Bay, NL when it goes on display in the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection. Nelson White…
2022-06-21T13:32:37.130	That’s a wrap: Film productions hit the big screen	CNA NEWS	2022	June 21, 2022 CNA NEWS That’s a wrap: Film productions hit the big screen STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking students are excited to showcase their works on the big screen this week. What’s dubbed “The Final Film…
2022-06-20T09:50:10.540	CNA supports Ukraine	CNA NEWS	2022	June 20, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA supports Ukraine STEPHENVILLE, NL – Reaching a goal is always satisfying; surpassing it gives an even more rewarding feeling. College of the North Atlantic (CNA) set out on a three-week Ukraine…
2022-06-15T14:51:15.727	CNA Enactus team competes for the greater good	CNA NEWS	2022	June 15, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA Enactus team competes for the greater good GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – The Enactus team at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand Falls-Windsor campus has a lot to celebrate. The team recently participated in the virtual…
2022-06-13T15:24:24	Expansion of Seats Boosts Practical Nursing Program	CNA NEWS	2022	June 13, 2022 CNA NEWS Expansion of Seats Boosts Practical Nursing Program Today, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, were joined by…
2022-06-08T09:48:20.947	Not all superheroes wear capes	CNA NEWS	2022	June 8, 2022 CNA NEWS Not all superheroes wear capes ST. JOHN’S, NL – Allie Lynch can attest that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Lynch is a first-year student enrolled in College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Mechanical…
2022-06-07T09:36:12.720	CNA employee’s legacy lives on	CNA NEWS	2022	June 7, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA employee’s legacy lives on ST. JOHN’S, NL – Charlie Druken is humbled to have recently received an award that was dedicated to one of his mentors; someone he also considered to be a good friend. Druken, an…
2022-06-02T14:56:06.877	CNA students return with trifecta of medals	CNA NEWS	2022	June 2, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA students return with trifecta of medals VANCOUVER, BC – A total of eight medals – three gold, three silver and two bronze – became recent sparkling additions to College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students’ luggage when…
2022-06-01T09:45:16.757	Students helping students	CNA NEWS	2022	June 1, 2022 CNA NEWS Students helping students PORT AUX BASQUES, NL – Student need is very real. With the rising costs of most everything in everyday life, it can be hard for a student to make ends meet at the best of times.…
2022-05-31T09:36:04.923	CNA grads front and centre at East Coast Music Awards	CNA NEWS	2022	May 31, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA grads front and centre at East Coast Music Awards ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates showed up in a big way at this year’s East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) held earlier this month in Fredericton, N.B.…
2022-05-25T12:08:34.820	CNA supports students on a global scale	CNA NEWS	2022	May 25, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA supports students on a global scale KENYA, AFRICA – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) work to improve technical and vocational training reaches far beyond the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) borders. For students…
2022-05-09T11:33:25.567	CNA, Vale partner to support careers in mining	CNA NEWS	2022	May 9, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA, Vale partner to support careers in mining HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a…
2022-05-03T10:44:30.177	Female faculty encourages pursuit of mining, earth sciences	CNA NEWS	2022	May 3, 2022 CNA NEWS Female faculty encourages pursuit of mining, earth sciences ST. JOHN’S, NL – Women are pursuing careers in the mining industry now more than ever; just ask Stacey Parmenter and Halina Kondrasovas. The pair are Faculty Researchers at the…
2022-04-28T09:58:51.043	CNA student becomes social media star	CNA NEWS	2022	April 28, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA student becomes social media star ST. JOHN’S, NL – It isn’t every day that a person goes from being a student to emerging as a social media star. Such is the rise to fame for Colby Farrell, an Architectural…
2022-04-27T10:05:00.097	CNA student soars to new heights with $5K Air Canada award	CNA NEWS	2022	April 27, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA student soars to new heights with $5K Air Canada award GANDER, NL – One College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student is blazing a trail for the next generation of female aviators. Tanisha Galway, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering…
2022-04-26T10:02:32.660	Pilot program expands within not-for-profit sector	CNA NEWS	2022	April 26, 2022 CNA NEWS Pilot program expands within not-for-profit sector STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Fry Family Foundation believe investing in students is important for the future. As partners, they have collaborated…
2022-04-21T09:57:43.580	School of Engineering Technology programs receive national accreditation	CNA NEWS	2022	April 21, 2022 CNA NEWS School of Engineering Technology programs receive national accreditation ST. JOHN’S, NL – It feels great when a student scores 100 per cent on an evaluation; it feels even better when a passing grade is given to an entire school of study. Sonny Hegde,…
2022-04-13T12:27:20.167	Supporting continued growth of local film & TV	CNA NEWS	2022	April 13, 2022 CNA NEWS Supporting continued growth of local film & TV ST. JOHN'S, NL – As provincial film and television productions continue to attract investment into the province and garner national and international followings, Budget 2022:…
2022-04-06T17:40:28.187	CNA, YMCA NL enter three-year MOU	CNA NEWS	2022	April 6, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA, YMCA NL enter three-year MOU ST. JOHN’S, NL – The fundamental values of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador (YMCA NL) share a common thread – they both provide…
2022-03-30T14:47:43.340	CNA, Habitat for Humanity NL join forces to help affordable housing initiative	CNA NEWS	2022	March 30, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA, Habitat for Humanity NL join forces to help affordable housing initiative ST. JOHN’S, NL – When a learning experience turns into a project that helps families in need, it’s a win for everyone. This is one of the goals of a three-year Memorandum of…
2022-03-28T10:18:15.767	CNA launches campaign for Ukrainian humanitarian aid	CNA NEWS	2022	March 28, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA launches campaign for Ukrainian humanitarian aid STEPHENVILLE, NL – Many have seen the horrific images on global news channels and social media, as life for the people of Ukraine has undoubtedly changed forever. Bombings, people…
2022-03-16T14:02:54.913	CNA implements tuition and fee increases	CNA NEWS	2022	March 16, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA implements tuition and fee increases STEPHENVILLE, NL – Beginning September 2022, students attending College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will see a modest increase to their tuition and related fees for the first time…
2022-03-10T13:11:55.243	CNA set to offer first applied degree this fall	CNA NEWS	2022	March 10, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA set to offer first applied degree this fall ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is once again leading the way in post-secondary education opportunities available in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Starting…
2022-02-28T10:25:50.573	From South Africa to Corner Brook	CNA NEWS	2022	February 28, 2022 CNA NEWS From South Africa to Corner Brook CORNER BROOK, NL – Jenna Pledger is a long way from home – 12,147 kilometres to be exact. The Forest Resources Technician student is enjoying the west coast of Newfoundland and…
2022-02-21T15:14:20.207	New name, improved vibe for Engineering Technology program	CNA NEWS	2022	February 21, 2022 CNA NEWS New name, improved vibe for Engineering Technology program STEPHENVILLE, NL – In keeping with College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) vision of being a leading-edge and progressive technological institution, the college is launching a…
2022-02-14T10:04:14.903	Two years running!	CNA NEWS	2022	February 14, 2022 CNA NEWS Two years running! STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) retains the top spot for applied research among colleges in Atlantic Canada for the second year in a row, according to the…
2022-02-02T09:55:34.457	CNA offers new microcredential in Cybersecurity	CNA NEWS	2022	February 2, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA offers new microcredential in Cybersecurity ST. JOHN’S, NL – With all the talk lately about cyberattacks and ransomware, College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) new microcredential probably couldn’t have come at a better time.…
2022-02-01T11:33:05.957	CNA, MyCreds™ launch platform for students, alumni to access digital credentials	CNA NEWS	2022	February 1, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA, MyCreds™ launch platform for students, alumni to access digital credentials STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students and graduates will have 24/7 access to microcredentials, and eventually transcripts, in their own virtual credential…
2022-01-26T09:54:31.100	CNA student wins major bursary	CNA NEWS	2022	January 26, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA student wins major bursary CLARENVILLE, NL – Arlette Strang recently got a much-needed shot in the arm. It wasn’t because she is a Practical Nursing (PN) student at College of the North Atlantic (CNA);…
2022-01-12T10:15:59.330	CNA enters multiple articulation agreements for bachelor programs	CNA NEWS	2022	January 12, 2022 CNA NEWS CNA enters multiple articulation agreements for bachelor programs STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continues to expand opportunities for its students and graduates to further their post-secondary education at other…
2021-11-22T13:43:12.370	Cutting-edge technology enhances students’ learning experience	CNA NEWS	2021	November 22, 2021 CNA NEWS Cutting-edge technology enhances students’ learning experience HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL – A new welding camera is helping students see things a lot clearer. Similar technology is available throughout the country; however, College of the…
2021-11-16T14:11:41.953	Groundbreaking project ongoing in Baie Verte	CNA NEWS	2021	November 16, 2021 CNA NEWS Groundbreaking project ongoing in Baie Verte BAIE VERTE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continues to play an active role in supporting the province’s mining industry. CNA has paired up with mining company Novamera…
2021-11-09T10:28:17.703	New orientation program focuses on IT training, careers	CNA NEWS	2021	November 9, 2021 CNA NEWS New orientation program focuses on IT training, careers ST. JOHN’S, NL – A new program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is focused on underrepresented groups with the aim to eradicate barriers to post-secondary education and…
2021-11-03T16:06:19.927	CNA, People of the Dawn sign three-year Memorandum of Understanding	CNA NEWS	2021	November 3, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA, People of the Dawn sign three-year Memorandum of Understanding STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre (PDIFC) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will…
2021-10-20T09:46:13.430	Electric vehicle specialized training at CNA	CNA NEWS	2021	October 20, 2021 CNA NEWS Electric vehicle specialized training at CNA ST. JOHN'S, NL – The growing number of electric vehicles on Newfoundland and Labrador roadways is generating demand for a new type of skilled professional for service and…
2021-10-15T09:00:02.053	Alumni make old-world techniques new again	CNA NEWS	2021	October 15, 2021 CNA NEWS Alumni make old-world techniques new again ST. JOHN’S, NL – An artists’ exhibition combining nearly 40 years of knowledge and experience will debut this Friday in St. John’s, and it will continue for the next several weeks.…
2021-10-13T10:46:23.823	Staff puts green thumbs to good use	CNA NEWS	2021	October 13, 2021 CNA NEWS Staff puts green thumbs to good use CLARENVILLE, NL – For a group of employees and students at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) who are involved in an online learning environment, working with their hands in the…
2021-10-06T14:22:41.310	Bombardier donates Learjet 45 aircraft to CNA for training	CNA NEWS	2021	October 6, 2021 CNA NEWS Bombardier donates Learjet 45 aircraft to CNA for training GANDER, NL – Gander residents may have noticed something a little unusual flying into the local airport today – actually, it’s far from little. A Learjet aircraft, measuring…
2021-09-29T09:49:24.537	CNA faculty recognized among the world’s best	CNA NEWS	2021	September 29, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA faculty recognized among the world’s best ST. JOHN’S, NL – Richard Spencer, Computer Support and Networking Specialist Instructor at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), continues to add expert to his list of…
2021-09-23T10:15:20.820	CNA, Fry Family Foundation celebrate 15-year partnership	CNA NEWS	2021	September 23, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA, Fry Family Foundation celebrate 15-year partnership ST. JOHN’S, NL – Like most 15-year relationships, there is always a reason to celebrate such a milestone. College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Fry Family Foundation did just…
2021-09-13T09:02:06.500	CNA launches Champions for Change in its desire for a more inclusive culture	CNA NEWS	2021	September 13, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA launches Champions for Change in its desire for a more inclusive culture STEPHENVILLE, NL- College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continues its path to ensure that its campus culture reflects and practices the ideals of equity, diversity and inclusion…
2021-09-10T12:23:28.520	Growing Strong: Support for New Farmers Cultivating Provincial Agriculture Sector	CNA NEWS	2021	September 10, 2021 CNA NEWS Growing Strong: Support for New Farmers Cultivating Provincial Agriculture Sector The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, were in Reidville today, to…
2021-09-08T11:22:59.763	CAS Transition program grad - man of many talents	CNA NEWS	2021	September 8, 2021 CNA NEWS CAS Transition program grad - man of many talents ST. JOHN’S, NL – It’s not every day that someone can say their job involves royalty, but in Robert Greeley’s case, it’s an everyday occurrence. Greeley, a 2016 graduate of the…
2021-09-02T15:55:55.807	From college to comedy!	CNA NEWS	2021	September 2, 2021 CNA NEWS From college to comedy! STEPHENVILLE, NL – When it comes to her work, Gill Dawe says there is never a dull moment, whether it’s through her own projects or since she began working with one of Canada’s…
2021-08-18T13:35:45.587	GIS, Geomatics grad maps her way to success	CNA NEWS	2021	August 18, 2021 CNA NEWS GIS, Geomatics grad maps her way to success CORNER BROOK, NL – Jessie Lister has 50,000 reasons to smile these days. The graduate of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) GIS Applications Specialist program was recently…
2021-08-10T10:43:42.953	Six CNA students walk home with awards	CNA NEWS	2021	August 10, 2021 CNA NEWS Six CNA students walk home with awards ST. JOHN’S, NL – Having the opportunity to showcase your talent on a national stage is a dream come true for most. For six students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA), the…
2021-08-06T09:20:57.703	College of the North Atlantic graduate is creating art with heart	CNA NEWS	2021	August 6, 2021 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic graduate is creating art with heart ST. JOHN’S, NL - Textiles Artist Bruno Vinhas has brought his first solo exhibition to the Eastern Edge Gallery in St. John’s which runs until Saturday, August 7. The showcase,…
2021-07-28T18:56:05.220	Federal-provincial governments release action plan on early learning	CNA NEWS	2021	July 28, 2021 CNA NEWS Federal-provincial governments release action plan on early learning ST. JOHN'S, NL – The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced an agreement that will transform early learning and child care in the province starting in…
2021-07-20T14:43:51.980	College of the North Atlantic introduces cutting-edge technology to mine new opportunities	CNA NEWS	2021	July 20, 2021 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic introduces cutting-edge technology to mine new opportunities July 20, 2021 · Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) - When businesses, organizations, and post-secondary institutions work…
2021-07-14T13:21:41.763	CNA graduate wins prestigious scholarship	CNA NEWS	2021	July 14, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA graduate wins prestigious scholarship ST. JOHN’S, NL – Ocean Whelan believes she has found her calling, and plans to pursue it for the rest of her career. Ocean Whelan, an Early Childhood Education (ECE) graduate, was…
2021-07-13T11:32:30.340	Newfoundlander shines on the small screen	CNA NEWS	2021	July 13, 2021 CNA NEWS Newfoundlander shines on the small screen PARADISE, NL – Tina Thistle won’t soon forget how being a houseguest on the reality TV show Big Brother Canada helped her dream come true. All photos on this page are courtesy of…
2021-06-30T13:38:48.260	CNA, Fry Family Foundation partnership paves way for students	CNA NEWS	2021	June 30, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA, Fry Family Foundation partnership paves way for students STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is proud to be partnered with the Fry Family Foundation to deliver dynamic opportunities and incentives for students through…
2021-06-28T09:17:55.217	Journalism students take home regional awards	CNA NEWS	2021	June 28, 2021 CNA NEWS Journalism students take home regional awards ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Atlantic Journalism Awards (AJAs) recognize the best of journalism in Atlantic Canada. This year, two of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) journalism…
2021-06-24T10:29:42.267	CNA claims 12 Pinnacle Awards	CNA NEWS	2021	June 24, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA claims 12 Pinnacle Awards ST. JOHN’S, NL – Students of the Graphic Design program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) took home eight awards in the student category at the annual International…
2021-06-22T11:42:40.693	Full-circle moment for CNA Digital Filmmaking grad	CNA NEWS	2021	June 22, 2021 CNA NEWS Full-circle moment for CNA Digital Filmmaking grad STEPHENVILLE, NL – The Digital Filmmaking program’s intersession Film Festival is about to reach a significant milestone. This year marks the 10th anniversary, and to commemorate,…
2021-06-10T13:22:20.527	Keyin College and College of the North Atlantic Join Forces to Train Digital Workforce	CNA NEWS	2021	June 10, 2021 CNA NEWS Keyin College and College of the North Atlantic Join Forces to Train Digital Workforce Today Keyin College (Keyin) and the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) made history with the signing of the first-ever Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between a public and a…
2021-06-03T13:07:03.110	Graduation showcase combines old and new traditions	CNA NEWS	2021	June 3, 2021 CNA NEWS Graduation showcase combines old and new traditions ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Textile & Apparel Design program is putting the finishing touches on its upcoming year-end graduation showcase set to debut…
2021-05-26T09:23:54.827	New program combines business and IT essentials for today’s market	CNA NEWS	2021	May 26, 2021 CNA NEWS New program combines business and IT essentials for today’s market STEPHENVILLE, NL – Today’s businesses require, more than ever, innovative technical and business skills to be competitive in today’s international market. Web development and…
2021-05-19T09:46:53.090	CNA instructor wins big	CNA NEWS	2021	May 19, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA instructor wins big GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is celebrating one of its own as Tina Dean has been presented with the 2021 Accreditation Council for Business Schools…
2021-05-17T11:34:47.830	High schools chosen for micro-credential pilot	CNA NEWS	2021	May 17, 2021 CNA NEWS High schools chosen for micro-credential pilot The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education, announced the 10 high schools taking part in the first year of the Technology Career Pathway (TCP) program starting in September…
2021-05-05T09:37:56.063	CNA students combat stressors of online learning	CNA NEWS	2021	May 5, 2021 CNA NEWS CNA students combat stressors of online learning CORNER BROOK, NL – There is no doubt that students at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) have risen to the challenges associated with an online learning environment. It’s been…
2021-03-25T13:26:34.953	Grenfell, CNA and Natural Resources Canada collaborate on master’s degree in applied geomatics	CNA NEWS	2021	March 25, 2021 CNA NEWS Grenfell, CNA and Natural Resources Canada collaborate on master’s degree in applied geomatics CORNER BROOK, N.L. – The new master of science in applied geomatics is a true union of theory and application. The program is the brainchild of researchers and practitioners at…
2021-03-18T10:44:15.933	Humber Motors Ford and Ford of Canada donate 2020 vehicle to CNA	CNA NEWS	2021	March 18, 2021 CNA NEWS Humber Motors Ford and Ford of Canada donate 2020 vehicle to CNA STEPHENVILLE, NL – March 17, 2021 marked a date that had more than its usual affiliation with luck for College of the North Atlantic (CNA), as Ford of Canada and Humber Motors Ford…
2021-03-02T10:36:57.790	Student named major CICan bursary award winner	CNA NEWS	2021	March 2, 2021 CNA NEWS Student named major CICan bursary award winner BURIN, NL – Matthew Hand knew that pursuing a post-secondary education meant many sacrifices and challenges; however, he knew these would be short-lived and help achieve what he…
2021-02-13T11:06:56	College-wide pandemic response measures put into effect	CNA NEWS	2021	February 13, 2021 CNA NEWS College-wide pandemic response measures put into effect STEHPENVILLE, NL – As a result of new Public Health measures implemented February 12, 2021 by the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health in response to the pandemic, College of…
2021-02-11T17:33:15.743	Programs at Carbonear, Placentia campuses move online	CNA NEWS	2021	February 11, 2021 CNA NEWS Programs at Carbonear, Placentia campuses move online STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses in Carbonear and Placentia will move programming online effective Monday, February 15, 2021. This decision follows…
2021-02-10T17:27:30.667	Three Metro area campuses move programs online	CNA NEWS	2021	February 10, 2021 CNA NEWS Three Metro area campuses move programs online STEPHENVILLE, NL – As a result of new public health measures issued today implemented by the provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health in the St. John’s Metro area, College of the…
2021-01-11T12:06:18.893	New ‘Ideas Lab’ and English Language Testing will Support Immigration	CNA NEWS	2021	January 11, 2021 CNA NEWS New ‘Ideas Lab’ and English Language Testing will Support Immigration The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced over $700,000 to further support immigration at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and…
2021-01-05T11:24:07.540	Spencer named one of six Canadian faculty cohorts	CNA NEWS	2021	January 5, 2021 CNA NEWS Spencer named one of six Canadian faculty cohorts ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Richard Spencer is one of six Canadians named as faculty cohort for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate Cloud Ambassador…
2020-12-17T10:15:08.173	CNA continues scholarship and awards program	CNA NEWS	2020	December 17, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA continues scholarship and awards program STEPHENVILLE, NL – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial strain for many people in this country and around the world, including post-secondary learners. Students at College of…
2020-12-16T09:55:26.640	CNA ranks first in Atlantic Canada for college applied research	CNA NEWS	2020	December 16, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA ranks first in Atlantic Canada for college applied research STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has claimed the top spot for applied research among colleges in Atlantic Canada, and placed 16th overall in the country (up…
2020-12-15T13:32:39.413	Partnership announced to support Technology Career Pathway programming	CNA NEWS	2020	December 15, 2020 CNA NEWS Partnership announced to support Technology Career Pathway programming ST. JOHN'S, NL - To cultivate homegrown talent and the growth of a diverse workforce in the technology and innovation industry, today the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of…
2020-12-15T09:14:15.493	IOC and College of the North Atlantic to develop future skills	CNA NEWS	2020	December 15, 2020 CNA NEWS IOC and College of the North Atlantic to develop future skills LABRADOR WEST, NL - The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development…
2020-12-11T14:31:15.210	CNA, Nunatsiavut Government celebrate first graduates of indigenized program	CNA NEWS	2020	December 11, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA, Nunatsiavut Government celebrate first graduates of indigenized program NAIN, NUNATSIAVUT – A group of students in Nain, a community of approximately 1,200 people on the north coast of Labrador, are about to make academic history. On Friday, Dec. 11,…
2020-11-30T13:41:54.653	CNA to launch new IT program in 2021	CNA NEWS	2020	November 30, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA to launch new IT program in 2021 CNA to launch new IT program in 2021 $500,000 FSC donation funds pilot program STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will launch two deliveries of a new…
2020-11-05T15:18:57.120	MI and CNA partner on technology degree	CNA NEWS	2020	November 5, 2020 CNA NEWS MI and CNA partner on technology degree ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University (MI) and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are strengthening their long-standing collaborative…
2020-11-02T14:20:30.143	Coffee-inspired connections brew opportunities	CNA NEWS	2020	November 2, 2020 CNA NEWS Coffee-inspired connections brew opportunities STEPHENVILLE, NL – Last fall when College of the North Atlantic (CNA) introduced CNA CAFÉ, a mentoring and networking platform powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, no one had any idea…
2020-10-20T10:31:08.573	Halloween Film Festival ready for some virtual ghoulishness	CNA NEWS	2020	October 20, 2020 CNA NEWS Halloween Film Festival ready for some virtual ghoulishness STEPHENVILLE, NL – Think you have what it takes to put together a short horror film in 48 hours? College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program hopes the answer…
2020-10-02T09:36:41.033	CNA offerings expand to include microcredentials	CNA NEWS	2020	October 2, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA offerings expand to include microcredentials STEPHENVILLE, NL – For anyone interested in upskilling and advancing in the workplace, but don’t have the time or ability to complete a full program, College of the North Atlantic…
2020-10-01T14:19:05.313	Digital Filmmaking students set to host unique drive-in film festival	CNA NEWS	2020	October 1, 2020 CNA NEWS Digital Filmmaking students set to host unique drive-in film festival STEPHENVILLE, NL – If it’s been ages since you went to a drive-in movie, or if you’ve never been, then students of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program…
2020-09-01T10:06:07.043	Atlantic Trades Business Seal program has successful debut	CNA NEWS	2020	September 1, 2020 CNA NEWS Atlantic Trades Business Seal program has successful debut STEPHENVILLE, NL – When thinking about the trades industry, it may be difficult for a journeyperson to imagine that aspects of their training can occur online even while they…
2020-07-29T11:21:42.320	Completion of the Trail of the Caribou	CNA NEWS	2020	July 29, 2020 CNA NEWS Completion of the Trail of the Caribou ST. JOHN'S, NL – The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council and College of the North Atlantic (CNA), today…
2020-07-29T10:19:36.420	Software Development programs respond to industry	CNA NEWS	2020	July 29, 2020 CNA NEWS Software Development programs respond to industry ST. JOHN’S, NL – The technology sector in Newfoundland and Labrador is a $1.6 billion industry that requires a significant influx of software developers, and College of the North…
2020-07-27T16:34:22.593	Centre for Research and Innovation celebrated by partners	CNA NEWS	2020	July 27, 2020 CNA NEWS Centre for Research and Innovation celebrated by partners CORNER BROOK, NL – Corner Brook will soon be home to a centre that will support research and development, business diversification and a stronger culture of innovation and…
2020-06-10T14:16:19.487	Deadline approaches for COVID-19 Student Relief Fund	CNA NEWS	2020	June 10, 2020 CNA NEWS Deadline approaches for COVID-19 Student Relief Fund STEPHENVILLE, NL – There is no greater feeling than knowing you’ve been able to help someone who has fallen on hard times. In College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) case, they’ve…
2020-06-09T11:24:47.700	Making tactile crafts tangible during a pandemic	CNA NEWS	2020	June 9, 2020 CNA NEWS Making tactile crafts tangible during a pandemic ST. JOHN’S, NL ­ – In the sensory-filled world of textiles, crafts and apparel, it is a daunting task for an audience to be able to feel, smell and properly capture all the…
2020-06-05T15:03:16.527	Year-end showcase makes virtual debut	CNA NEWS	2020	June 5, 2020 CNA NEWS Year-end showcase makes virtual debut ST. JOHN’S, NL – If there were ever a time that post-secondary students had to apply all the skills, creativity and technical abilities they’ve learned in school, it’s now. College…
2020-05-15T12:25:48.023	Experience true isolation like none other	CNA NEWS	2020	May 15, 2020 CNA NEWS Experience true isolation like none other STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program is of the mind that, even during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the show must go on. Organizers…
2020-05-04T15:29:40.720	CNA launches COVID-19 Student Relief Fund	CNA NEWS	2020	May 4, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA launches COVID-19 Student Relief Fund STEPHENVILLE, NL – The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted society in many ways, whether it’s personally, socially, economically, professionally, or financially, and the recovery…
2020-05-01T10:15:55.503	CNA partner in China donates surgical masks	CNA NEWS	2020	May 1, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA partner in China donates surgical masks STEPHENVILLE, NL – Pieces of paper taped to the sides of eight packages destined for the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s last week bore a simple message – “A friend in need is…
2020-04-23T11:48:06.140	Creative programs more relevant than ever	CNA NEWS	2020	April 23, 2020 CNA NEWS Creative programs more relevant than ever STEPHENVILLE, NL – What some people might consider to be “soft skills” in today’s technology-driven world, Brenda Tobin would counter by saying they are “necessary skills” no…
2020-04-17T11:39:32.407	CNA supporting province’s COVID-19 pandemic needs	CNA NEWS	2020	April 17, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA supporting province’s COVID-19 pandemic needs STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is no stranger to answering the call to help during times of crisis. Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World…
2020-04-15T09:01:41.493	Making the transition to online	CNA NEWS	2020	April 15, 2020 CNA NEWS Making the transition to online STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) staff and students have steadfastly been working through the finer points of their learning and teaching experiences since…
2020-04-06T14:22:15.957	CNA offers free wellness supports to the public	CNA NEWS	2020	April 6, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA offers free wellness supports to the public STEPHENVILLE, NL – With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, there is much concern around mental and physical well-being as entire countries practice social distancing and…
2020-03-18T14:05:47.800	CNA suspends all clinical activity	CNA NEWS	2020	March 18, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA suspends all clinical activity STEPHENVILLE, NL - Please be advised that effective today, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, clinical activity in all College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Health Sciences programs –…
2020-03-16T15:35:08.600	CNA to suspend classes as of today	CNA NEWS	2020	March 16, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA to suspend classes as of today STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will suspend classes for students effective end of day today, Monday, March 16. This includes on-campus and on-line delivery.…
2020-03-15T20:45:21.447	CNA implements additional measures in wake of COVID-19 pandemic	CNA NEWS	2020	March 15, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA implements additional measures in wake of COVID-19 pandemic STEPHENVILLE, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continues to implement further measures to ensure its students and employees’ safety and well-being are protected during the…
2020-03-13T15:46:22.827	CNA continues preventive measures to prepare for COVID-19 pandemic	CNA NEWS	2020	March 13, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA continues preventive measures to prepare for COVID-19 pandemic STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Emergency Response Team has been actively rolling out preventive and proactive measures since this past January as COVID-19…
2020-02-28T14:46:14.023	New health sciences programs announced for CNA	CNA NEWS	2020	February 28, 2020 CNA NEWS New health sciences programs announced for CNA To meet priority skills training needs of the health care sector and to support better health services and outcomes for the people of the province, the Honourable Dwight Ball,…
2020-02-17T10:33:19.287	CNA alumna headed on dream vacation	CNA NEWS	2020	February 17, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA alumna headed on dream vacation GANDER, NL – For CNA alumna Stef Janes, the countdown is on to tick off items on her bucket list. Imagine sleeping over the water; swimming in the ocean off a private balcony every…
2020-02-17T10:23:48.127	It’s time to Reconnect!	CNA NEWS	2020	February 17, 2020 CNA NEWS It’s time to Reconnect! ST. JOHN’S, NL – Take a moment to think about what your trip of a lifetime would look like. Would it take you to the sun and sand; on an action-packed sports trip, backpacking in…
2020-02-13T14:58:31.090	CNA, RBC join forces for exciting new partnership	CNA NEWS	2020	February 13, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA, RBC join forces for exciting new partnership CARBONEAR, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students will have even more access to available funding, scholarships and work-related programs, tools and resources, thanks to…
2020-02-10T11:06:57.473	Agriculture Technician students promote local food, agriculture	CNA NEWS	2020	February 10, 2020 CNA NEWS Agriculture Technician students promote local food, agriculture CORNER BROOK, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Corner Brook campus will have a few unusual sights this Tuesday. Aside from the usual milling about of students and…
2020-01-28T14:13:14.103	CNA joins the discussion on mental health awareness	CNA NEWS	2020	January 28, 2020 CNA NEWS CNA joins the discussion on mental health awareness STEPHENVILLE, NL – Chances are you have been affected somehow by mental health concerns, whether it’s yourself, a family member or a friend. Many challenges arise when these issues…
2019-12-18T10:54:27.547	CNA announces awards, scholarships winners	CNA NEWS	2019	December 18, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA announces awards, scholarships winners STEPHENVILLE, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across the province are pleased to announce there were a total of more than 550 annual awards and scholarships,…
2019-12-13T13:41:03.260	Cultural Culinary Arts & Tourism students lend skills to community Pie Project	CNA NEWS	2019	December 13, 2019 CNA NEWS Cultural Culinary Arts & Tourism students lend skills to community Pie Project BONAVISTA, NL – If you visit College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bonavista campus next week and suddenly find yourself craving apple pie, there’s a reason for it. Up to 120…
2019-12-10T14:16:52.250	CNA grads make MusicNL nominee shortlist	CNA NEWS	2019	December 10, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA grads make MusicNL nominee shortlist STEPHENVILLE, NL – In just a few weeks, the wait will be over for those shortlisted on this year’s MusicNL Awards lineup. Among those nominated in the 27 categories were several…
2019-11-22T12:08:28.693	Dr. Thompson named Geoscientist of the Year	CNA NEWS	2019	November 22, 2019 CNA NEWS Dr. Thompson named Geoscientist of the Year ST. JOHN’S, NL – According to engineer, physician and entrepreneur Peter H. Diamondis, “The day before something is truly a breakthrough, it’s a crazy idea.” Such is the driving…
2019-11-18T16:01:01.157	Consult 360 takes first place in Business Case	CNA NEWS	2019	November 18, 2019 CNA NEWS Consult 360 takes first place in Business Case GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – It was neck and neck during the first three rounds of the 14th annual Business Case competition held in Grand Falls-Windsor this past weekend with just…
2019-11-18T13:42:37.377	Students showcase Social Enterprise Fair this week	CNA NEWS	2019	November 18, 2019 CNA NEWS Students showcase Social Enterprise Fair this week ST. JOHN’S, NL – If you are looking for an opportunity to see first-hand how students are impacting local communities through social enterprises and goals, then you should drop by…
2019-10-21T12:42:13.383	Gruesome ghosts, goblins and ghouls carve out film festival fun	CNA NEWS	2019	October 21, 2019 CNA NEWS Gruesome ghosts, goblins and ghouls carve out film festival fun STEPHENVILLE, NL – It’s time to bring out your ghoulish side and think of chilling ways you can put together a short film in 48 hours for this year’s Halloween Film Festival…
2019-10-16T14:08:25.180	Two national conferences hosted in St. John's	CNA NEWS	2019	October 16, 2019 CNA NEWS Two national conferences hosted in St. John's ST. JOHN’S, NL – The business side of the School of Business and Information Technology (IT) is about to become the subject matter for college deans and leaders from across the…
2019-10-11T10:25:09.403	CNA graduates receive Governor General academic accolades	CNA NEWS	2019	October 11, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA graduates receive Governor General academic accolades ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fifteen College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni have the unique distinction of being awarded Governor General Academic Medals for their top academic performance…
2019-10-10T13:26:32.900	Enactus project develops mental health toolkits for CNA students	CNA NEWS	2019	October 10, 2019 CNA NEWS Enactus project develops mental health toolkits for CNA students GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – A small group of Business Management students at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand Falls-Windsor campus have proven that a little idea can go a…
2019-10-03T13:03:35.147	Response to IT sector needs welcomed by industry	CNA NEWS	2019	October 3, 2019 CNA NEWS Response to IT sector needs welcomed by industry ST. JOHN’S, NL – When Stephen Warren heard the news that local technology company, Verafin, had signed the largest venture capital deal in Canadian history last week, he knew the…
2019-09-26T14:57:57.957	Business students learn social enterprise techniques	CNA NEWS	2019	September 26, 2019 CNA NEWS Business students learn social enterprise techniques MOUNT PEARL, NL - Metro Business Opportunities Corporation (MBO), in partnership with College of the North Atlantic (CNA), is excited to announce “Business Students for Social…
2019-09-24T10:32:31.710	Students, alumni invited to Career and Graduate School Fair	CNA NEWS	2019	September 24, 2019 CNA NEWS Students, alumni invited to Career and Graduate School Fair Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are partnering to host the 20th annual Career and Graduate School Fair. Employers, organizations, government agencies…
2019-08-29T11:19:51.477	New programs to watch for at CNA this fall	CNA NEWS	2019	August 29, 2019 CNA NEWS New programs to watch for at CNA this fall STEPHENVILLE, NL – If you’re looking for something new and different to study this fall, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has several innovative programs that could close the…
2019-08-22T09:54:18.987	AESL, NL Workforce Innovation Centre release new research projects	CNA NEWS	2019	August 22, 2019 CNA NEWS AESL, NL Workforce Innovation Centre release new research projects The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (AESL), announced more than $1.15 million for three research projects through the Newfoundland and…
2019-08-12T14:19:42.777	Employment OPTIONS office opens in Corner Brook	CNA NEWS	2019	August 12, 2019 CNA NEWS Employment OPTIONS office opens in Corner Brook CORNER BROOK, NL – The second of four employment assistance services offices in the province, Employment OPTIONS, launched its official opening in Corner Brook Monday, August 12.…
2019-08-07T15:06:12.717	CNA graduate to show skills on world stage	CNA NEWS	2019	August 7, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA graduate to show skills on world stage STEPHENVILLE, NL – If you had asked Evan Rideout a year ago what cloud computing was, he wouldn’t have been able to give you a definitive answer. Fast forward to August 2019 and…
2019-07-31T14:37:21.070	Provincial government funds new research projects through NL Workforce Innovation Centre	CNA NEWS	2019	July 31, 2019 CNA NEWS Provincial government funds new research projects through NL Workforce Innovation Centre The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced more than $1 million for three new research projects. The projects were approved…
2019-07-18T13:46:04.513	Graphic Design alumni nominated for industry award	CNA NEWS	2019	July 18, 2019 CNA NEWS Graphic Design alumni nominated for industry award ST. JOHN’S, NL – Mike Feehan could be in store for the career achievement of a lifetime! That achievement it is the highest honour in the comic book industry – an Eisner Award,…
2019-07-05T11:52:51.177	Taking talent, innovation to the next level	CNA NEWS	2019	July 5, 2019 CNA NEWS Taking talent, innovation to the next level ST. JOHN’S, NL – There’s great news this summer for those who want to inspire innovation and empower digital skills – the Brilliant Labs summer coding/making camp is back! Marking…
2019-06-25T10:33:46.427	CNA student off to California for SpaceX in July	CNA NEWS	2019	June 25, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA student off to California for SpaceX in July ST. JOHN’S, NL - Rafael Fernandez has always been passionate about innovation and technology. That’s why it was a natural fit for the 23-year-old Industrial Engineering Technology…
2019-06-19T13:17:50.137	Folklore at 50 inspires CNA students to turn recitations into short film	CNA NEWS	2019	June 19, 2019 CNA NEWS Folklore at 50 inspires CNA students to turn recitations into short film STEPHENVILLE, NL — College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program has produced a stunning short film incorporating Newfoundland recitations as a tribute to…
2019-06-05T16:25:45.237	CNA, municipal government organizations sign five-year deal	CNA NEWS	2019	June 5, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA, municipal government organizations sign five-year deal ST. JOHN’S. NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA), Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), and Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) have entered into a five-year…
2019-06-04T12:10:10.440	CNA students take home six medals from Skills/Competences Canada nationals	CNA NEWS	2019	June 4, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA students take home six medals from Skills/Competences Canada nationals HALIFAX, NS – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students crossed the stage six times to receive one gold, one silver and four bronze medals during the Canadian Skills and Trades…
2019-05-27T13:49:11.120	NL students, apprentices ready for 25th annual Skills Canada nationals	CNA NEWS	2019	May 27, 2019 CNA NEWS NL students, apprentices ready for 25th annual Skills Canada nationals ST. JOHN’S, NL – The gold-medal winners from the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador provincial competitions are in Halifax, Nova Scotia to attend the 25th annual Skills Canada…
2019-05-09T13:35:24.653	CNA launches new website!	CNA NEWS	2019	May 9, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA launches new website! STEPHENVILLE, NL – You may have done a double take when you visited www.cna.nl.ca this week, and for good reason. A complete redesign of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA)…
2019-05-03T10:24:20.707	Innovation inspiration through industry interactions	CNA NEWS	2019	May 3, 2019 CNA NEWS Innovation inspiration through industry interactions ST. JOHN’S, NL – Innovation transcends across all industries and fosters opportunities for competitiveness, expanded markets, and economic growth. Striving to inspire and engage…
2019-04-18T11:19:42.040	CNA campus unveils art to represent awareness, healing	CNA NEWS	2019	April 18, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA campus unveils art to represent awareness, healing HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students of the Aboriginal Bridging program, and Lisa Learning, an indigenous artist from Labrador, have…
2019-04-15T15:00:20.043	Into the wild!	CNA NEWS	2019	April 15, 2019 CNA NEWS Into the wild! CORNER BROOK, NL – With the goal to keep learning real, relevant, and relatable amidst the serenity of wilderness, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) hosted another successful…
2019-04-04T15:36:13.447	Sharing best practices	CNA NEWS	2019	April 4, 2019 CNA NEWS Sharing best practices STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has continued its international partnerships, and welcomed two groups of delegates from Binh Thuan Community College (BTCC)…
2019-03-29T11:42:00.063	CNA competitors shine at Skills-NL provincials	CNA NEWS	2019	March 29, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA competitors shine at Skills-NL provincials College of the North Atlantic (CNA) had a solid finish with 19 gold medals, along with 18 silver and 14 bronze at the recent Skilled Career Day and 22nd annual Skills Canada –…
2019-03-27T10:41:12.690	CNA joined by AESL to unveil new program at Bonavista campus	CNA NEWS	2019	March 27, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA joined by AESL to unveil new program at Bonavista campus BONAVISTA, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has added a new two-year Cultural Culinary Arts & Tourism program to its list of offerings for September 2019. CNA President &…
2019-03-20T15:33:47.377	Cultivating culinary connoisseurs	CNA NEWS	2019	March 20, 2019 CNA NEWS Cultivating culinary connoisseurs STEPHENVILLE, NL – If you’re interested in awakening your taste buds, while at the same time, turning your culinary business idea into a start-up, then College of the North…
2019-03-15T16:06:04.170	CNA Enactus teams headed to regional exposition	CNA NEWS	2019	March 15, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA Enactus teams headed to regional exposition HALIFAX, NS – Three teams from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are travelling to Halifax, Nova Scotia this weekend to participate in the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition,…
2019-03-14T11:30:54.197	Kenya, CNA partnership remains strong	CNA NEWS	2019	March 14, 2019 CNA NEWS Kenya, CNA partnership remains strong ST. JOHN’S, NL – The partnership between College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP) has proven to be beyond the expectations of a group…
2019-03-12T11:01:14.140	CNA welcomes students, parents, communities to Open House	CNA NEWS	2019	March 12, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA welcomes students, parents, communities to Open House ST. JOHN’S, NL – If you’ve been trying to decide what career path to take, or are interested in seeing what College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has to offer, now is your chance! On…
2019-03-08T13:36:37.590	Government announces Terms of Reference, Committee of Experts	CNA NEWS	2019	March 8, 2019 CNA NEWS Government announces Terms of Reference, Committee of Experts The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, announced the Committee of Experts and released the Terms of Reference for the independent review…
2019-03-05T11:20:02.003	Reconnect with CNA and your travel dreams could come true!	CNA NEWS	2019	March 5, 2019 CNA NEWS Reconnect with CNA and your travel dreams could come true! ST. JOHN’S, NL – What dream vacation would you take if you had $10,000? If you are a recent alumni, or among the 10s of thousands of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates…
2019-02-20T15:44:16.093	CNA team claims title at Qatar business competition	CNA NEWS	2019	February 20, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA team claims title at Qatar business competition ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) The Bestie Solutions had all the right answers this past weekend when they emerged victorious from the Business Case…
2019-02-12T09:56:36.843	CNA, State of Qatar ratify three-year agreement	CNA NEWS	2019	February 12, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA, State of Qatar ratify three-year agreement DOHA, QATAR - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar have entered into a new three-year service agreement, marking…
2019-02-07T14:16:24.853	CNA teams ready for national, international business competitions	CNA NEWS	2019	February 7, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA teams ready for national, international business competitions ST. JOHN’S, NL - Two teams of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students have a busy month ahead as they prepare to step into the spotlight on the national and international…
2019-02-05T10:42:24.970	Anaconda Mining, CNA collaborate to strike gold	CNA NEWS	2019	February 5, 2019 CNA NEWS Anaconda Mining, CNA collaborate to strike gold BAIE VERTE, NL - Anaconda Mining knows there’s gold at Deer Cove on the Baie Verte Peninsula, but the challenge is getting it out of the ground – literally. Unlike mining from hard…
2019-01-31T11:41:27.123	Hayes about to cook up a storm in Kelowna	CNA NEWS	2019	January 31, 2019 CNA NEWS Hayes about to cook up a storm in Kelowna BONAVISTA, NL – Katie Hayes and her seven-member team are about to go head-to-head with top chefs from across the country this weekend in Kelowna, B.C. Hayes, a former College of…
2019-01-29T13:46:56.333	CNA encourages open discussion for mental health, well-being	CNA NEWS	2019	January 29, 2019 CNA NEWS CNA encourages open discussion for mental health, well-being STEPHENVILLE, NL – January is a popular time of the year to adopt resolutions for healthier habits, and College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) provincial health and wellness…
2019-01-17T14:36:58.503	New projects through Workforce Innovation Centre to support rural residents, women, newcomers	CNA NEWS	2019	January 17, 2019 CNA NEWS New projects through Workforce Innovation Centre to support rural residents, women, newcomers The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (AESL) has announced more than $2.27 million in funding for the Second Call for Proposals (2018)…
2019-01-14T15:50:02.433	Navigate Business Incubator now accepting membership applications	CNA NEWS	2019	January 14, 2019 CNA NEWS Navigate Business Incubator now accepting membership applications CORNER BROOK, NL – Entrepreneurs wishing to grow their businesses should consider getting a free membership with the Navigate Business Incubator located at College of the North…
2018-12-12T12:07:56.583	Distributed Learning celebrates 20 years!	CNA NEWS	2018	December 12, 2018 CNA NEWS Distributed Learning celebrates 20 years! CLARENVILLE, NL – Distributed Learning (DL) is celebrating two decades at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Clarenville campus this year, and is looking forward to what the next…
2018-12-05T14:59:42.270	CNA women, indigenous students receive 10-year Hebron funding award	CNA NEWS	2018	December 5, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA women, indigenous students receive 10-year Hebron funding award St. JOHN’S, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will offer apprenticeship bursaries to women and indigenous students enrolled in apprenticeship-related trades programs thanks…
2018-11-22T15:43:38.867	CNA grad excels with Student Emergency Fund	CNA NEWS	2018	November 22, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA grad excels with Student Emergency Fund STEPHENVILLE, NL - While you can’t always control what happens to you, you can control how you respond to it. This is something Denise Hickey strongly believes in. “Staying…
2018-11-22T10:40:02.087	Bestie Solutions takes top spot in Business Case Competition	CNA NEWS	2018	November 22, 2018 CNA NEWS Bestie Solutions takes top spot in Business Case Competition GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL - Neither snow, sleet or rain could put a damper on the atmosphere of the 13th annual College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Business Case Competition. Twelve…
2018-11-21T11:27:14.217	CNA breaks ground with new Agriculture Technician (Co-op) program	CNA NEWS	2018	November 21, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA breaks ground with new Agriculture Technician (Co-op) program College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador have unveiled a new two-year Agriculture Technician (Co-op) program to address gaps in available…
2018-11-15T14:55:37.873	Business Case competitor ready for second round	CNA NEWS	2018	November 15, 2018 CNA NEWS Business Case competitor ready for second round ST. JOHN’S, NL – Making the shift from high school to a post-secondary environment can be stressful for many; however, for Ryan Walsh, this experience has been the most rewarding…
2018-11-13T15:41:45.437	Dream comes true for CNA grad	CNA NEWS	2018	November 13, 2018 CNA NEWS Dream comes true for CNA grad GANDER, NL – Courtney Vivian is a believer in following dreams. “I have not only accomplished a dream career; in the process, I have transformed into a new more confident, healthy…
2018-11-13T14:34:02.400	Wanted: Turkeys	CNA NEWS	2018	November 13, 2018 CNA NEWS Wanted: Turkeys ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has again partnered with CBC for Feed NL, an initiative to support families in need over the holiday season. Today, CNA…
2018-11-08T14:44:27.470	Gaining real-world experience	CNA NEWS	2018	November 8, 2018 CNA NEWS Gaining real-world experience Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series profiling past participants of CNA’s Business Case Competition. This year’s event is slated for Nov. 15-17 in Grand…
2018-11-05T10:05:45.543	CNA, partners gear up for National Technology Week	CNA NEWS	2018	November 5, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA, partners gear up for National Technology Week ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses in the Avalon region will host a variety of events, tours and activities this week to promote skilled trades careers…
2018-10-25T15:07:08.950	Beyond the golden arches	CNA NEWS	2018	October 25, 2018 CNA NEWS Beyond the golden arches ST. JOHN'S, NL – Cooking is one of the greatest expressions of love, and to share this feeling within the community, especially sick children, makes it even more special. On…
2018-10-25T10:39:58.393	Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls	CNA NEWS	2018	October 25, 2018 CNA NEWS Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls STEPHENVILLE, NL – Halloween is just around the corner and while everyone is thinking about what frightening costumes to wear, College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital…
2018-10-22T14:56:30.350	CNA alumna nominated for 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award	CNA NEWS	2018	October 22, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA alumna nominated for 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award STEPHENVILLE, NL – “I didn’t choose music; music chose me.” Those simple, but heartfelt, words from Kellie Loder sum up her journey as a singer, musician, and songwriter, and how…
2018-10-16T15:28:03.740	CNA clears the air on cannabis, its campuses and residences	CNA NEWS	2018	October 16, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA clears the air on cannabis, its campuses and residences STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will be blunt about what the legalization of marijuana means for its campuses, employees and students. Even though cannabis…
2018-10-15T15:35:06.557	CNA alumni honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals	CNA NEWS	2018	October 15, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA alumni honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals ST. JOHN’S, NL – Twelve College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni have been awarded with Governor General Academic Medals for their top academic performance in 2018. On Friday,…
2018-10-03T15:06:19.070	School of Business receives ‘Best Practices’ designation	CNA NEWS	2018	October 3, 2018 CNA NEWS School of Business receives ‘Best Practices’ designation STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) business portion of the School of Business & Information Technology (IT) have been given a “Best Practices” global…
2018-09-28T16:14:03.447	Prince Philip Drive campus to remain closed until Monday	CNA NEWS	2018	September 28, 2018 CNA NEWS Prince Philip Drive campus to remain closed until Monday ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was made aware of a social media threat pertaining to its Prince Philip Drive campus this morning, and immediately implemented…
2018-09-27T15:25:09.853	CNA welcomes new, returning students	CNA NEWS	2018	September 27, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA welcomes new, returning students STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has been welcoming students and faculty for the past few weeks across its 17 campuses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador…
2018-09-26T15:20:18	PROWLE: Enhancing the student experience	CNA NEWS	2018	September 26, 2018 CNA NEWS PROWLE: Enhancing the student experience CORNER BROOK, NL - While most students were spending their last few days at home nervously packing and preparing for the start of the school year, some CNA first-year students…
2018-09-25T13:21:01.130	Students, alumni invited to Career and Graduate School Fair Sept. 26	CNA NEWS	2018	September 25, 2018 CNA NEWS Students, alumni invited to Career and Graduate School Fair Sept. 26 ST. JOHN’S, NL – Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are once again partnering to host the 19th annual Career and Graduate School Fair. Employers,…
2018-09-24T15:48:55.647	New Canadian Ambassador tours CNA-Q state-of-the-art facilities	QAT	2018	September 24, 2018 QAT New Canadian Ambassador tours CNA-Q state-of-the-art facilities DOHA, QATAR – Canada’s new Ambassador to the State of Qatar made her first official visit to College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q). Stefanie McCollum, who was appointed to…
2018-09-24T15:09:32.927	Kenyan delegation visits Newfoundland and Labrador for program development	CNA NEWS	2018	September 24, 2018 CNA NEWS Kenyan delegation visits Newfoundland and Labrador for program development STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is excited to welcome a delegation of Kenyan educators September 23-29 as part of the Kenya Education for Employment Program…
2018-09-21T14:47:03.257	Employment OPTIONS office opens in Grand Falls-Windsor	CNA NEWS	2018	September 21, 2018 CNA NEWS Employment OPTIONS office opens in Grand Falls-Windsor GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – The first of four employment assistance services offices, Employment OPTIONS, in the province launched its official opening in Grand Falls-Windsor Friday,…
2018-09-19T14:32:25.500	CNA shares expertise with visiting Quebec delegation	CNA NEWS	2018	September 19, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA shares expertise with visiting Quebec delegation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is hosting a delegation from NOVA Career Centre in Chateauguay, QC this week to share its expertise in delivering post-secondary skilled trades…
2018-09-18T10:37:09.420	CNA-Q’s 17th academic year off to strong start	QAT	2018	September 18, 2018 QAT CNA-Q’s 17th academic year off to strong start DOHA, QATAR - College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) successfully began its 17th academic year with new Qatari leadership and a further increase to the student population. The…
2018-09-17T11:36:32.493	CNA-Q hosts Canadian partner for key discussions on technical education in Qatar	QAT	2018	September 17, 2018 QAT CNA-Q hosts Canadian partner for key discussions on technical education in Qatar College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted several members of the Senior Leadership team from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, home…
2018-09-11T14:29:20.593	Real people behind 'Come from Away'	CNA NEWS	2018	September 11, 2018 CNA NEWS Real people behind 'Come from Away' “The whole campus, came to a standstill as the world witnessed the World Trade Center in New York, United States of America turn to ashes within hours.” Nearly two decades after…
2018-09-10T15:01:09.097	From libraries to Learning Commons	CNA NEWS	2018	September 10, 2018 CNA NEWS From libraries to Learning Commons STEPHENVILLE, NL – For some students, spending time at the library really means an opportunity to catch a nap, but those days are over. College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has…
2018-09-06T11:26:53.893	Road Revamp	CNA NEWS	2018	September 6, 2018 CNA NEWS Road Revamp STEPHENVILLE, NL – If you enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking or touring on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or snowmobile, then you have most likely spent time in the scenic Cold Brook…
2018-09-04T14:59:58.823	CNA alumni, faculty nominated for 2018 MusicNL Awards	CNA NEWS	2018	September 4, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA alumni, faculty nominated for 2018 MusicNL Awards ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has always been well-represented in the Music Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL) awards, and this year is no exception. With…
2018-08-27T12:44:01.040	CNA, Qalipu First Nation sign five-year Memorandum of Understanding	CNA NEWS	2018	August 27, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA, Qalipu First Nation sign five-year Memorandum of Understanding CORNER BROOK, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Qalipu First Nation (Qalipu) have entered a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see both parties…
2018-08-17T09:18:59.420	CNA Journalism grads win prestigious awards	CNA NEWS	2018	August 17, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA Journalism grads win prestigious awards OTTAWA, Ont. – It was a proud moment, for Kyle Greenham, when the 2018 European Union (EU)-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship winners were announced. Greenham, along with two other…
2018-08-07T10:32:48.037	Qatar Shell, CNA-Q conclude successful STEM Summer Camp	QAT	2018	August 7, 2018 QAT Qatar Shell, CNA-Q conclude successful STEM Summer Camp DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Shell has partnered with College of the North Atlantic–Qatar (CNA-Q) to offer a first-of-its-kind summer camp to engage high school students in applied,…
2018-08-02T14:24:22.957	Government, Anaconda, CNA partner for research and development mining project	CNA NEWS	2018	August 2, 2018 CNA NEWS Government, Anaconda, CNA partner for research and development mining project The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced $250,000 to support a collaborative research and development (R&D)…
2018-07-18T14:03:25.560	Never too late to try something new	CNA NEWS	2018	July 18, 2018 CNA NEWS Never too late to try something new BURIN, NL – Robert Marshall isn’t one to mince words and is skeptical by nature; however, when it comes to a national award from the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Foundation, he is…
2018-07-13T11:02:01.570	Influencing careers	CNA NEWS	2018	July 13, 2018 CNA NEWS Influencing careers ST. JOHNS, NL – We are living in rapidly changing times. The pace of innovation, disruptive new technologies and rising global competition for talent means that today’s graduates…
2018-07-12T13:42:21.540	Donation news leaves aviation program soaring	CNA NEWS	2018	July 12, 2018 CNA NEWS Donation news leaves aviation program soaring GANDER, NL – While some students get a new backpack for school, those in the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in Gander…
2018-07-12T10:19:55.053	Summer coding camps offered to give K-12 youth digital technology skills	CNA NEWS	2018	July 12, 2018 CNA NEWS Summer coding camps offered to give K-12 youth digital technology skills ST. JOHN’S, NL – Nearly 500 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) attending summer camps in the St. John’s region will have the opportunity to put their minds to the test…
2018-06-26T13:37:41.633	A positive experience	CNA NEWS	2018	June 26, 2018 CNA NEWS A positive experience PLACENTIA, NL – As he edges closer to retirement later this month after a 17-year teaching career at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), Felix Slaney did something he had never…
2018-06-26T10:16:16.160	Government investments to benefit residents preparing for work in mining sector	CNA NEWS	2018	June 26, 2018 CNA NEWS Government investments to benefit residents preparing for work in mining sector HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL - The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada, together with College of the North Atlantic, announced investments totalling more than $1.2…
2018-06-21T14:58:42.400	Publicly-funded colleges having big economic impact in Atlantic Canada	CNA NEWS	2018	June 21, 2018 CNA NEWS Publicly-funded colleges having big economic impact in Atlantic Canada FREDERICTON, NB – Atlantic Canada’s publicly-funded colleges have a significant economic impact injecting $6.7 billion into the region annually, according to a new report released…
2018-06-14T15:58:04.187	Slaying the Dragon	QAT	2018	June 14, 2018 QAT Slaying the Dragon DOHA, QATAR - Sandee Thompson is a warrior. She has battled and won the fight against breast cancer – not once, but twice. She has had two mastectomies and several reconstruction…
2018-06-14T15:45:33.433	Red curtains rise again for Maxim Mazumdar	CNA NEWS	2018	June 14, 2018 CNA NEWS Red curtains rise again for Maxim Mazumdar STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program is about to make the impossible possible. Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m. will mark the premiere of…
2018-06-14T10:07:59.550	Taking a Leap of Faith - literally	CNA NEWS	2018	June 14, 2018 CNA NEWS Taking a Leap of Faith - literally EDMONTON, Alta. – Kellie Loder, a graduate of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Music: Performance, Business & Technology program, will take the Leap of Faith at Skydive…
2018-06-12T09:29:01.507	CNA students bring home medals from Skills Canada nationals	CNA NEWS	2018	June 12, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA students bring home medals from Skills Canada nationals EDMONTON, ALTA. – It was a proud moment for College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students as they walked off the closing ceremony stage at Edmonton EXPO Centre with four medals at…
2018-06-08T10:31:41.163	NLPA, CNA partnership to deliver workshop series on Prospecting Career Awareness	CNA NEWS	2018	June 8, 2018 CNA NEWS NLPA, CNA partnership to deliver workshop series on Prospecting Career Awareness The Newfoundland and Labrador Prospectors Association (NLPA) is excited to be teaming up with College of the North Atlantic (CNA) to offer a series of one-day regional career…
2018-06-05T11:39:55.777	Bay St. George campus opens doors for “Take Our Kids to Work Day”	CNA NEWS	2018	June 5, 2018 CNA NEWS Bay St. George campus opens doors for “Take Our Kids to Work Day” STEPHENVILLE, NL – Every parent wonders what their child will be when they grow up, and this week at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Bay St. George campus in Stephenville, 15…
2018-05-29T14:26:37.140	CNA's Enactus teams show business spirit at national exposition	CNA NEWS	2018	May 29, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA's Enactus teams show business spirit at national exposition TORONTO, Ont. – Three teams from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) travelled to Toronto, Ont. May 14-16 and faced more than 1,500 of the country’s brightest university and…
2018-05-23T11:28:11.943	Engineering programs continue accreditation to 2020	CNA NEWS	2018	May 23, 2018 CNA NEWS Engineering programs continue accreditation to 2020 CORNER BROOK, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was recently notified that five of its Engineering Technology programs has had a successful review and will continue to be…
2018-05-15T14:14:12.987	CNA-Q celebrates 445 students at 14th graduation ceremony	QAT	2018	May 15, 2018 QAT CNA-Q celebrates 445 students at 14th graduation ceremony DOHA, QATAR - College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) graduated one of the largest classes in its 16-year history, with 445 students crossing the stage Sunday night at the…
2018-05-14T11:24:38.113	Empowering Innovation	CNA NEWS	2018	May 14, 2018 CNA NEWS Empowering Innovation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is about to showcase how its facilities are more than just classrooms and curriculum, they are places where hands-on learning brings innovation,…
2018-05-09T15:23:41.713	Prioritizing mental health	CNA NEWS	2018	May 9, 2018 CNA NEWS Prioritizing mental health STEPHENVILLE, NL – Have you ever sacrificed your mental health due overwhelming pressures at home, on the job, in relationships and just everyday life? If you can relate to having…
2018-05-09T12:09:08.937	College of the North Atlantic-Qatar, University of Aberdeen sign Articulation Agreement	QAT	2018	May 9, 2018 QAT College of the North Atlantic-Qatar, University of Aberdeen sign Articulation Agreement DOHA, QATAR – College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) has signed its first in-country block transfer articulation agreement for degree pathways. The college has reached an…
2018-05-07T14:42:09.753	CNA responds to student, industry demand with changes to program offerings	CNA NEWS	2018	May 7, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA responds to student, industry demand with changes to program offerings STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has completed its annual academic review of programs. In keeping with labour market demand and student demand, CNA is making…
2018-05-07T09:19:46.823	Casting call for short film production	CNA NEWS	2018	May 7, 2018 CNA NEWS Casting call for short film production STEPHENVILLE, NL – Join College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program students for its seventh annual intersession film project that tells story of the early…
2018-05-01T15:24:41.380	Accelerating Innovation	CNA NEWS	2018	May 1, 2018 CNA NEWS Accelerating Innovation ST. JOHN’S, NL – If you have ever considered smart technology or related fields as a future career, and wanted to learn more, don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to connect,…
2018-04-26T14:02:23.667	Collaborative approach to Strategic Planning	CNA NEWS	2018	April 26, 2018 CNA NEWS Collaborative approach to Strategic Planning STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is poised to revitalize its path for success as Newfoundland and Labrador’s public college, and it is reaching out to all of…
2018-04-17T09:25:36.997	CNA alum headed on dream trip to Italy	CNA NEWS	2018	April 17, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA alum headed on dream trip to Italy ST JOHN’S, NL – Sarah Johnstone has the world in the palm of her hands since being told she won College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Alumni Reconnect contest. The contest was held…
2018-04-13T13:15:27.040	Head of the class	CNA NEWS	2018	April 13, 2018 CNA NEWS Head of the class GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – Ask Holly Dwyer why she does the things she does, and without hesitation, she replies, “It’s because of the students.” College of the North Atlantic’s…
2018-04-06T13:52:01.737	CNA event moving full STEAM ahead!	CNA NEWS	2018	April 6, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA event moving full STEAM ahead! LABRADOR WEST, NL – Things are about to get STEAM-y at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Labrador West campus. But it’s not what you might think. Preparations are underway for…
2018-04-05T10:35:37.287	Let’s Talk Cannabis!	CNA NEWS	2018	April 5, 2018 CNA NEWS Let’s Talk Cannabis! STEPHENVILLE, NL – It’s time to get your creative juices flowing and start a blunt discussion about cannabis. As many look to Canada to set the stage for cannabis regulation,…
2018-04-02T15:37:24.917	Public Launch of the Canadian Business Council Qatar (CBCQ)	QAT	2018	April 2, 2018 QAT Public Launch of the Canadian Business Council Qatar (CBCQ) DOHA, QATAR - A new business era has dawned in Qatar with the registration of the recently-established Canadian Business Council Qatar (CBCQ) with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).…
2018-04-02T11:02:48.307	CNA signs MOU with major Kenyan companies	CNA NEWS	2018	April 2, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA signs MOU with major Kenyan companies STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has just solidified its presence in Kenya by entering a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will work toward…
2018-03-27T16:23:13.297	Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador rewards excellence	CNA NEWS	2018	March 27, 2018 CNA NEWS Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador rewards excellence ST. JOHN’S, NL - On Friday, March 23, Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador hosted its Skilled Career Day and 21st Annual Skills Canada Provincial Competitions, predominately…
2018-03-27T14:25:41.683	Forest Resources Technician students receive Silver Rings	CNA NEWS	2018	March 27, 2018 CNA NEWS Forest Resources Technician students receive Silver Rings CORNER BROOK, NL – Sixteen students of the Forest Resources Technician (FRT) program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Corner Brook campus are sporting some bling on their…
2018-03-26T10:02:47.737	CNA builds leaders of tomorrow	CNA NEWS	2018	March 26, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA builds leaders of tomorrow ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) employees are used to helping thousands of students each year, but recently, more than 50 of these employees had the…
2018-03-22T14:33:11.643	Learning beyond classrooms	CNA NEWS	2018	March 22, 2018 CNA NEWS Learning beyond classrooms CORNER BROOK, NL - Leadership and teamwork are important aspects of personal and professional development, which has been the foundation for the creation, and enormous success, of…
2018-03-20T09:36:50.557	Atlantic Colleges Atlantique (ACA) signs MOU for online training collaboration	CNA NEWS	2018	March 20, 2018 CNA NEWS Atlantic Colleges Atlantique (ACA) signs MOU for online training collaboration HALIFAX, NS – A three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed to improve online training opportunities for apprentices on the east coast has been signed among seven…
2018-03-15T12:05:28.807	CNA textiles grad prepares for Vancouver Fashion Week	CNA NEWS	2018	March 15, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA textiles grad prepares for Vancouver Fashion Week ST. JOHN’S, NL – When you only have 10 minutes to make an impression, you have to make every second count. Tucker Ellis of Bishop’s Falls is well aware of this fact as they prepare…
2018-03-15T11:59:41.260	CNA-Q hosts annual co-curricular event to build valuable STEM skills	QAT	2018	March 15, 2018 QAT CNA-Q hosts annual co-curricular event to build valuable STEM skills DOHA, QATAR - College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted its largest co-curricular event of the academic year, the ninth annual CNA-Q Skills Competition, sponsored by Qatar…
2018-03-12T16:06:56.407	CNA-Q Hosts International Women’s Day Activities	QAT	2018	March 12, 2018 QAT CNA-Q Hosts International Women’s Day Activities DOHA , QATAR - College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted a successful pair of Women’s Leadership and Celebration events to recognize the contribution women make in Qatar,…
2018-03-09T09:31:40.150	CICan symposium a great synergy for CNA students	CNA NEWS	2018	March 9, 2018 CNA NEWS CICan symposium a great synergy for CNA students ST. JOHN’S, NL – Flight delays can be frustrating for many, but for Ashley Nguyen, it became the chance to leave a lasting impression at a recent CICan (Colleges and Institutes…
2018-03-08T11:28:54.293	CNA Forest Resources Technician student royally excited	CNA NEWS	2018	March 8, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA Forest Resources Technician student royally excited CORNER BROOK, NL – Erin Pearson’s love for forestry and protecting our natural resources has been growing for some time, and it’s this deeply rooted passion that has led to her…
2018-03-06T11:25:17.933	CNA-Q hosts inaugural meeting of Academic Council	QAT	2018	March 6, 2018 QAT CNA-Q hosts inaugural meeting of Academic Council DOHA, QATAR - College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted the inaugural meeting of its newly-established Academic Council Thursday, March 1, 2018. As a branch of a…
2018-02-26T10:26:01.830	Habitat families in St. John’s celebrate new homes	CNA NEWS	2018	February 26, 2018 CNA NEWS Habitat families in St. John’s celebrate new homes ST. JOHN'S - A key dedication ceremony was held at St. John’s City Hall Feb. 23 to celebrate Habitat for Humanity homes for two families. The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister…
2018-02-15T16:42:31.237	Provincial Government develops online training for apprentices	CNA NEWS	2018	February 15, 2018 CNA NEWS Provincial Government develops online training for apprentices The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today to announce an online…
2018-02-08T09:06:19.187	CNA president part of inaugural government roundtable	CNA NEWS	2018	February 8, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA president part of inaugural government roundtable College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has a role in the province's Roundtable on Immigration initiative. CNA President & CEO, Dr. Bill Radford, joined many representatives from…
2018-02-07T14:58:20.093	Calling all actors!	CNA NEWS	2018	February 7, 2018 CNA NEWS Calling all actors! STEPHENVILLE, NL – Have you ever dreamed of acting as a career or even as a hobby? How about owning a professional actor’s reel and a DVD copy of a film featuring you – all for…
2018-01-31T15:01:31.357	Young Canadian family thrives in Qatar	QAT	2018	January 31, 2018 QAT Young Canadian family thrives in Qatar DOHA, QATAR - Wendy Brendzy was following her dream of living in an exotic locale when she took a job at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) international campus in the Middle…
2018-01-22T14:35:17.227	CNA receives nuclear substance, radiation license renewal	CNA NEWS	2018	January 22, 2018 CNA NEWS CNA receives nuclear substance, radiation license renewal STEPHENVILLE, NL – Safety practices and protocols make all the difference no matter what environment a person finds themselves in – no one knows this more than Dion Devoe, who…
2018-01-17T09:13:40.510	Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre receives federal, provincial funding	CNA NEWS	2018	January 17, 2018 CNA NEWS Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre receives federal, provincial funding CORNER BROOK – Grenfell Campus, Memorial University, and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) – Corner Brook Campus, will soon be home to spaces that will support business…
2017-12-13T16:16:16.613	Employment Assistance Services Expanding to College of the North Atlantic	CNA NEWS	2017	December 13, 2017 CNA NEWS Employment Assistance Services Expanding to College of the North Atlantic ST. JOHN'S, NL - The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour is undertaking a partnership with College of the North Atlantic to expand employment planning services to…
2017-12-11T14:17:45.233	Canada’s Embassy in Qatar – building relationships, business opportunities	QAT	2017	December 11, 2017 QAT Canada’s Embassy in Qatar – building relationships, business opportunities ST. JOHN’S, NL – When Canada established its Embassy in the Middle East State of Qatar in 2012, there were some 6,000 Canadians living in the country. Today, there are more than…
2017-12-07T12:00:53.783	Vietnamese delegates, CNA learning together	CNA NEWS	2017	December 7, 2017 CNA NEWS Vietnamese delegates, CNA learning together ST. JOHNS, NL – It was a long way from home for the eight delegates from Binh Thuan Community College (BTCC) in Vietnam, as they explored Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) last month.…
2017-12-04T15:27:16.880	Planting the seeds for a healthy future	CNA NEWS	2017	December 4, 2017 CNA NEWS Planting the seeds for a healthy future BONAVISTA, NL – For Discovery Collegiate high school students, learning has recently become a little more hands-on. College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bonavista campus recently…
2017-12-01T13:22:54.217	Feed NL Turkey Drive	CNA NEWS	2017	December 1, 2017 CNA NEWS Feed NL Turkey Drive ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across the province will once again participate in the CBC Feed NL Day, which is slated for Friday, Dec. 8 on the…
2017-11-28T15:42:37.820	CNA, Habitat for Humanity NL renew partnership to build affordable housing	CNA NEWS	2017	November 28, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA, Habitat for Humanity NL renew partnership to build affordable housing STEPHENVILLE, NL – Finding a place to live can be a daunting task during the best of times, especially one that fits your budget. It’s for that reason that College of the North…
2017-11-23T16:27:26.837	Grand Falls-Windsor takes Business Case title for second year	CNA NEWS	2017	November 23, 2017 CNA NEWS Grand Falls-Windsor takes Business Case title for second year GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – A Grand Falls-Windsor Business Case team has done it again. The quartet of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students joined a dozen teams at the…
2017-11-22T09:32:48.180	First Projects Announced for CNA's Workforce Innovation Centre	CNA NEWS	2017	November 22, 2017 CNA NEWS First Projects Announced for CNA's Workforce Innovation Centre CORNER BROOK, NL - The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, joined by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources and…
2017-11-21T15:14:06.900	CNA Student Emergency Fund to the rescue	CNA NEWS	2017	November 21, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA Student Emergency Fund to the rescue STEPHENVILLE, NL – Ask any student and they will tell you they are stressed out on a daily basis just trying to succeed – throw in an emergency, and they may be forced to abandon…
2017-11-16T09:23:52.310	CNA Business Case Competition teams square off in Grand Falls-Windsor	CNA NEWS	2017	November 16, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA Business Case Competition teams square off in Grand Falls-Windsor GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL – The College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campus in Grand Falls-Windsor is about to be invaded. For the next three days, CNA students and coaches from all…
2017-11-10T13:23:02.410	Competitive edge	CNA NEWS	2017	November 10, 2017 CNA NEWS Competitive edge This is the last in a four-part series of articles on previous Skills Canada medal winners in recognition of National Skilled Trades and Technology Week Nov. 6-12, 2017. ST.…
2017-11-09T15:00:49.380	Becki’s big adventures since Skills Canada roles	CNA NEWS	2017	November 9, 2017 CNA NEWS Becki’s big adventures since Skills Canada roles This is the third of a four-part series of articles on previous CNA Skills Canada medal winners in recognition of National Skilled Trades and Technology Week Nov. 6-12, 2017. ST.…
2017-11-08T14:57:54.633	CNA grad, Skills Canada winner still pursuing architectural dreams	CNA NEWS	2017	November 8, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA grad, Skills Canada winner still pursuing architectural dreams This is the second of a four-part series of articles on previous Skills Canada medal winners in recognition of National Skilled Trades and Technology Week Nov. 6-12, 2017. ST.…
2017-11-07T16:25:15.610	Standing out	CNA NEWS	2017	November 7, 2017 CNA NEWS Standing out This is the first of a four-part series of articles on previous Skills Canada medal winners in recognition of National Skilled Trades and Technology Week Nov. 6-12, 2017. ST.…
2017-11-07T10:42:12.017	CNA, Skills Canada geared up for National Skilled Trades and Technology Week	CNA NEWS	2017	November 7, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA, Skills Canada geared up for National Skilled Trades and Technology Week ST. JOHN’S, NL – If you have ever considered a career in skilled trades and technology and wanted to learn more, there’s a week for that. November 6-12, 2017 is dedicated to…
2017-10-24T16:25:46.137	Frightening Films	CNA NEWS	2017	October 24, 2017 CNA NEWS Frightening Films STEPHENVILLE, NL – If you see ghosts, ghouls and goblins running around in a town near you this weekend, don’t be alarmed. Instead, grab your camera and your video might win an…
2017-10-20T11:04:12.317	CNA grads presented with seven MusicNL Awards	CNA NEWS	2017	October 20, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA grads presented with seven MusicNL Awards ST. JOHN’S, NL – Waiting to hear one’s name called from the podium at an awards show can be nerve-wracking, but for College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates, it was a…
2017-10-20T09:41:01.713	Enactus World Cup leaves lasting impression on CNA students	CNA NEWS	2017	October 20, 2017 CNA NEWS Enactus World Cup leaves lasting impression on CNA students STEPHENVILLE, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students are still recovering from the trip that they describe as an “amazing experience.” From Sept. 26-28, the group from…
2017-10-19T14:10:43.177	Single mom of three finds life’s calling – the hard way	CNA NEWS	2017	October 19, 2017 CNA NEWS Single mom of three finds life’s calling – the hard way CHURCHILL FALLS, NL – If you were a single parent with three children below the age of 10, had no money, moved to a town where you didn’t know anyone, and had nowhere to live, what…
2017-10-18T15:48:15.230	Luck of the Irish	CNA NEWS	2017	October 18, 2017 CNA NEWS Luck of the Irish STEPHENVILLE, NL – For the very first time, first-year Digital Animation students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will have work showcased at the Kerry Film Festival in…
2017-09-28T16:19:11.760	CNA, ATMOCEAN to present on Lord’s Cove aquaculture research projects	CNA NEWS	2017	September 28, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA, ATMOCEAN to present on Lord’s Cove aquaculture research projects ST. JOHN’S – Christopher White, Chief Operating Officer of U.S.-based Atmocean, will join lead researcher Mike Graham of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Wave Environment…
2017-09-27T11:10:20.930	CNA students competing in England’s Enactus Cup	CNA NEWS	2017	September 27, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA students competing in England’s Enactus Cup ST. JOHN’S, NL – A delegation of students, accompanied by faculty advisors, from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are experiencing the trip of the lifetime this week. From Sept.…
2017-09-26T15:12:37.367	CNA graduates receive top honours at Government House	CNA NEWS	2017	September 26, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA graduates receive top honours at Government House ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates now have some hardware to proudly demonstrate their top academic performances during their post-secondary education…
2017-09-26T13:52:10.797	Students, alumni invited to Career and Graduate School Fair on Sept. 27	CNA NEWS	2017	September 26, 2017 CNA NEWS Students, alumni invited to Career and Graduate School Fair on Sept. 27 Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are partnering to host the 18th annual Career and Graduate School Fair. Employers, organizations, government agencies…
2017-09-22T14:45:21.730	Five CNA co-op education programs receive re-accreditation	CNA NEWS	2017	September 22, 2017 CNA NEWS Five CNA co-op education programs receive re-accreditation STEPHENVILLE, NL – The Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) has once again given the nod to College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and five of its co-operative…
2017-09-21T10:49:21.003	CNA grads in the running for MusicNL Awards	CNA NEWS	2017	September 21, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA grads in the running for MusicNL Awards ST. JOHN’S, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has always been well-represented in the Music Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL) awards, and this year is no exception. With…
2017-09-08T15:29:40.897	CNA welcomes new, returning students	CNA NEWS	2017	September 8, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA welcomes new, returning students The 2017-18 academic year is in full swing at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) 17 campuses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), as thousands of faculty and students head…
2017-09-06T14:32:55.070	Provincial government announces new President of College of the North Atlantic	CNA NEWS	2017	September 6, 2017 CNA NEWS Provincial government announces new President of College of the North Atlantic The Provincial Government today announced the appointment of Dr. William Radford as President of College of the North Atlantic (CNA), replacing Elizabeth Kidd who had served in an…
2017-09-05T14:29:38.293	SAIT to deliver Respiratory Therapy program to CNA students	CNA NEWS	2017	September 5, 2017 CNA NEWS SAIT to deliver Respiratory Therapy program to CNA students College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, have a solution in place which will ensure students enrolled in CNA’s…
2017-08-15T14:15:57.483	High speed stakes	CNA NEWS	2017	August 15, 2017 CNA NEWS High speed stakes College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate Mark Comeau is one of 21 students from Newfoundland and Labrador heading to Hawthorne, California as part of the international Paradigm…
2017-08-01T16:09:25.617	Cultural immersion	CNA NEWS	2017	August 1, 2017 CNA NEWS Cultural immersion A dozen students from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) partner institute in China, Hubei Polytechnic University, are visiting St. John’s for a summer camp and learning program…
2017-07-21T10:28:48.257	Provincial government appoints Chair of College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors	CNA NEWS	2017	July 21, 2017 CNA NEWS Provincial government appoints Chair of College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors The Provincial Government has announced the appointment of Alastair O’Rielly as Chair of the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Board of Governors. The appointment is for a…
2017-06-30T11:41:00.480	CNA instructor recognized with teaching award	CNA NEWS	2017	June 30, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA instructor recognized with teaching award College of the North Atlantic (CNA) instructor, Rajendra Jani, has been awarded the 2017 Teaching Award from the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador…
2017-06-28T12:17:39.590	CNA Respiratory Therapy program has accreditation withdrawn	CNA NEWS	2017	June 28, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA Respiratory Therapy program has accreditation withdrawn College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Respiratory Therapy program has had its accreditation withdrawn by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education (CoARTE). As…
2017-06-16T11:39:14.687	Celebrating 50 years of training	CNA NEWS	2017	June 16, 2017 CNA NEWS Celebrating 50 years of training It’s been 50 years since College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Forest Resource Technician program accepted its first intake of students, since then the program has graduated more…
2017-06-15T15:00:23.847	Enactus teams win awards at nationals	CNA NEWS	2017	June 15, 2017 CNA NEWS Enactus teams win awards at nationals Two teams from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) travelled to Vancouver, BC last month to face off against the 61 best Enactus teams in the country at the 2017 Enactus National…
2017-06-07T13:48:20.270	CNA students bring home five medals from Skills Canada National Competition	CNA NEWS	2017	June 7, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA students bring home five medals from Skills Canada National Competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students made five trips to the podium at the 2017 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba last weekend. The event, held…
2017-05-26T14:55:30.093	Infrastructure investments announced for CNA	CNA NEWS	2017	May 26, 2017 CNA NEWS Infrastructure investments announced for CNA The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, and Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, were joined by Elizabeth Kidd,…
2017-05-25T13:10:40.277	Final works on display	CNA NEWS	2017	May 25, 2017 CNA NEWS Final works on display College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Textiles: Craft & Apparel Design students will show off their creations in the We Made It fashion show and final exhibition beginning…
2017-05-25T11:24:31.730	CNA-Q celebrates 426 students at 13th Graduation Ceremony	QAT	2017	May 25, 2017 QAT CNA-Q celebrates 426 students at 13th Graduation Ceremony May 22, 2017 – College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) graduated one of the largest classes in its 15-year history, with 426 students crossing the stage Monday night at Qatar…
2017-05-24T13:13:38.127	Workforce Innovation Centre issues call for proposals	CNA NEWS	2017	May 24, 2017 CNA NEWS Workforce Innovation Centre issues call for proposals The Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Innovation Centre issued its call for proposals today, encouraging businesses, community groups and agencies to submit applications for…
2017-05-12T14:48:35.980	CNA and WRDC celebrate program delivery success	CNA NEWS	2017	May 12, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA and WRDC celebrate program delivery success College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) today celebrated the 75th offering of Orientation to Trades and Technology (OTT) at CNA’s…
2017-05-11T14:49:51.140	CCFI, CNA, and Marine Institute partner for industry-first invention	CNA NEWS	2017	May 11, 2017 CNA NEWS CCFI, CNA, and Marine Institute partner for industry-first invention The Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI), College of the North Atlantic (CNA), and the Marine Institute’s Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development (CASD) unveiled…
2017-05-10T17:31:14.250	CNA needs you!	CNA NEWS	2017	May 10, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA needs you! College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking students are creating a story about the events of 9/11 which will convey Stephenville’s involvement during the tragic…
2017-05-05T15:52:25.933	CNA reducing program offerings due to low enrollment	CNA NEWS	2017	May 5, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA reducing program offerings due to low enrollment As a result of low enrollment figures and labour market demand, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has removed seven programs from its schedule of 2017-2018 academic program…
2017-04-18T14:24:02.407	CNA distance course receives first certification in province	CNA NEWS	2017	April 18, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA distance course receives first certification in province College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Distributed Learning Service has received certification from Quality Matters (QM) for a course offering in its Office Administration program.…
2017-04-13T10:27:11.790	CNA announces provincial award and scholarship winners	CNA NEWS	2017	April 13, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA announces provincial award and scholarship winners College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across the province announced today the winners of 226 annual awards and scholarships at a value of $240,715. These awards are in…
2017-04-10T14:10:53.570	Government Announces Training Initiative for Workers Impacted by Closure of Kiewit Offshore Services	CNA NEWS	2017	April 10, 2017 CNA NEWS Government Announces Training Initiative for Workers Impacted by Closure of Kiewit Offshore Services The Provincial Government has announced a $1.3 million training initiative for workers impacted by the closure of Kiewit Offshore Services in Marystown. The funding will be…
2017-04-05T13:34:18.810	Game designers excel in business pitch competition at CNA	CNA NEWS	2017	April 5, 2017 CNA NEWS Game designers excel in business pitch competition at CNA College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students participated in the 2017 Pitch101 training and competition at the college’s Prince Philip Drive (PPD) campus recently. Pitch101,…
2017-03-30T11:55:47.580	Maverick drone pilots spoiling the party for responsible users	CNA NEWS	2017	March 30, 2017 CNA NEWS Maverick drone pilots spoiling the party for responsible users By Kenn Oliver – The Telegram New Transport Canada regulations regarding the recreational use of drones are ruffling a few feathers, but Jeff Ducharme says something had to be put…
2017-03-29T15:52:59.283	Trailblazers	CNA NEWS	2017	March 29, 2017 CNA NEWS Trailblazers You wouldn’t think a funeral home and mechanical services company would have that much in common, but they do. Both are owned and operated by innovative women who attended College…
2017-03-24T14:48:56.700	A clean sweep	CNA NEWS	2017	March 24, 2017 CNA NEWS A clean sweep College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand Falls-Windsor and St. John’s Enactus teams headed to the podium five times at the Enactus Canada Atlantic Regional Exposition in…
2017-03-16T10:01:06.020	More than pushing buttons	CNA NEWS	2017	March 16, 2017 CNA NEWS More than pushing buttons After spending the majority of his childhood in and out of hospitals, you would think the last thing Cory Molloy would want to see is the inside of another medical facility.…
2017-02-24T15:23:08.257	Supporting Innovation and Workforce Development	CNA NEWS	2017	February 24, 2017 CNA NEWS Supporting Innovation and Workforce Development The Provincial Government is establishing a new Workforce Innovation Centre at College of the North Atlantic’s Corner Brook campus. The centre will support and fund activities,…
2017-02-23T13:48:33.583	CNA students win big at CNA-Qatar Business Case Competition	CNA NEWS	2017	February 23, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA students win big at CNA-Qatar Business Case Competition The Newfoundland and Labrador team, Blended Solutions from College of the North Atlantic (CNA), surpassed the goal they had set for themselves as they walked into the Business Case…
2017-02-21T09:25:12.600	Five years, five intersession films	CNA NEWS	2017	February 21, 2017 CNA NEWS Five years, five intersession films College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking program is celebrating five years of intersession films with a special viewing on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Stephenville Arts…
2017-02-08T12:19:33.670	Small subject, big topic!	CNA NEWS	2017	February 8, 2017 CNA NEWS Small subject, big topic! Dr. Gurinder Kaur Ahluwalia became a first-time author in November 2016, not because she had aspirations of writing a book, rather the scientific community was eager for more…
2017-02-03T09:25:11.297	CNA industry professionals nominated for three ECMA awards	CNA NEWS	2017	February 3, 2017 CNA NEWS CNA industry professionals nominated for three ECMA awards Three people, three backgrounds, three awards. A College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student, alumna and faculty member will be contending for awards at the East Coast Music…
2017-02-01T10:35:27.860	Cougar Helicopters supports NDT program with donation of main rotor blade	CNA NEWS	2017	February 1, 2017 CNA NEWS Cougar Helicopters supports NDT program with donation of main rotor blade Cougar Helicopters has made a significant donation to College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Non-Destructive Testing program at its Port aux Basques campus. The donation is a main…
2017-02-01T08:31:55.270	The perfect combination	CNA NEWS	2017	February 1, 2017 CNA NEWS The perfect combination A dozen graduates from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) volunteered at the annual Eat the Hill event in Clarenville, working side-by-side with professional chefs to serve…
2017-01-24T13:14:05.087	Fighting the stigma	CNA NEWS	2017	January 24, 2017 CNA NEWS Fighting the stigma On January 25, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) staff, faculty and students will once again join in the conversation and help break down the stigma associated with mental…
2017-01-13T14:34:07.470	Someone to lean on	CNA NEWS	2017	January 13, 2017 CNA NEWS Someone to lean on It takes a special type of person to work in the medical field, just ask Garrett Slaney. Even at age 18, Slaney knew he wanted to help people through a career in the health care…
2016-12-21T14:16:32.553	CNA alumni headed to the Big Apple	CNA NEWS	2016	December 21, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA alumni headed to the Big Apple Chante Goodyear of Grand Falls-Windsor was the grand prize winner of a trip to New York as part of College of the North Atlantic’s recent Alumni Reconnect contest. Goodyear is a…
2016-12-15T11:23:36.580	CNA Board Chair honoured with Order of Newfoundland and Labrador	CNA NEWS	2016	December 15, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA Board Chair honoured with Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Cheryl Stagg, Chair of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Board of Governors, was presented with the prestigious Order of Newfoundland and Labrador yesterday at the investiture…
2016-12-14T14:06:36.907	Worlds apart, but working together	CNA NEWS	2016	December 14, 2016 CNA NEWS Worlds apart, but working together It takes two days to travel the 12,000 kilometres from Vietnam to Newfoundland and Labrador, which is what nine employees from Binh Thuan Community College (BTCC) did in November…
2016-12-12T16:14:55.743	They’re more than just numbers	CNA NEWS	2016	December 12, 2016 CNA NEWS They’re more than just numbers On Dec. 6, vigils were held across the country to commemorate The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. The day was established in 1991 by the…
2016-12-09T14:12:35.447	Accreditation milestone	CNA NEWS	2016	December 9, 2016 CNA NEWS Accreditation milestone College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Rehabilitation Assistant program has been granted national accreditation status by the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Occupational…
2016-12-06T16:11:45.163	Mapping Canadian ports	CNA NEWS	2016	December 6, 2016 CNA NEWS Mapping Canadian ports College of the North Atlantic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MarineTraffic – the world’s leading global ship tracking intelligence provider based out of London, UK –…
2016-12-02T08:56:51.780	Speaking from experience	CNA NEWS	2016	December 2, 2016 CNA NEWS Speaking from experience The knowledge and experiences alumni can impart on current students is really quite valuable, after all, they’ve been in their shoes and can help identify the journey they have in…
2016-11-29T17:03:28.487	College of the North Atlantic renews historic international contract	CNA NEWS	2016	November 29, 2016 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic renews historic international contract College of the North Atlantic and the State of Qatar today announced the signing of a new three-year comprehensive agreement. The signing represents the continuation of the largest…
2016-11-23T14:06:50.923	Small scale construction	CNA NEWS	2016	November 23, 2016 CNA NEWS Small scale construction With the busy holiday season approaching, people may find it difficult to find time to swing a hammer at a Habitat for Humanity build, but the organization is serving up a new…
2016-11-22T14:42:47.240	Grand Falls-Windsor team wins at largest Case competition	CNA NEWS	2016	November 22, 2016 CNA NEWS Grand Falls-Windsor team wins at largest Case competition A record number of teams converged at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand Falls-Windsor campus this weekend to compete in the college’s 11th annual Business Case…
2016-11-21T10:24:35.463	Feeding Newfoundland and Labrador	CNA NEWS	2016	November 21, 2016 CNA NEWS Feeding Newfoundland and Labrador College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across the province will take part in the newly-minted CBC Feed NL Day, which launched today across the province. Members of the…
2016-11-08T14:03:14.260	Strengthening Post-Secondary Education	CNA NEWS	2016	November 8, 2016 CNA NEWS Strengthening Post-Secondary Education The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour joined Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains at College of the North Atlantic…
2016-11-01T11:39:07.577	Serving up winners	CNA NEWS	2016	November 1, 2016 CNA NEWS Serving up winners Roger Andrews, culinary arts instructor at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Prince Philip Drive campus, returned from Erfurt, Germany last week after taking part in the 2016…
2016-10-27T16:22:09.940	CNA alumnus claims third business award in 2016	CNA NEWS	2016	October 27, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA alumnus claims third business award in 2016 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumnus Alex Hennifent has been recognized as one of 10 regional winners in The Globe and Mail’s national Small Business Challenge contest –…
2016-10-24T11:40:22.200	CNA-Q awarded prestigious UNESCO Chair	QAT	2016	October 24, 2016 QAT CNA-Q awarded prestigious UNESCO Chair October 23, 2016 – College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
2016-10-21T09:12:19.170	New academic year brings new focus to skilled trades opportunities	CNA NEWS	2016	October 21, 2016 CNA NEWS New academic year brings new focus to skilled trades opportunities With National Skilled Trades and Technology Week on the horizon next week (October 31 – November 6) and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) preparing to host Skills Canada –…
2016-10-18T15:43:57.340	CNA students and grads set the tone at provincial music awards	CNA NEWS	2016	October 18, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA students and grads set the tone at provincial music awards Bonavista was humming with energy this past weekend as crowds descended on the town for MusicNL Week 2016. Sold out a week in advance, Sunday’s MusicNL Awards Gala featured notable…
2016-10-17T12:55:29.457	Provincial and federal governments invest in expansion of Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre	CNA NEWS	2016	October 17, 2016 CNA NEWS Provincial and federal governments invest in expansion of Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre An entrepreneurship centre on the West Coast will expand its services and foster greater collaboration between Memorial University, College of the North Atlantic, and local…
2016-10-14T10:06:13.603	CNA Sound Recording & Production student making waves in the music industry	CNA NEWS	2016	October 14, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA Sound Recording & Production student making waves in the music industry Jordan Coaker isn’t letting success stop him from learning. In fact, the front man for Waterfront Fire is counting on making a deep footprint on the music industry by expanding his…
2016-10-13T09:02:58.040	Cabbage culture: CNA music grad cultivates success with original band	CNA NEWS	2016	October 13, 2016 CNA NEWS Cabbage culture: CNA music grad cultivates success with original band Music has been a part of Brandon Hopkins’ life about as far back as he can remember. He started out playing bass and drums in the Salvation Army church at a young age and later got…
2016-10-06T14:14:55.700	CNA Graphic Design grads up for MusicNL Award	CNA NEWS	2016	October 6, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA Graphic Design grads up for MusicNL Award Like many of her generation, Jessie Meyer began dabbling in graphic design in her early high school years. Inspired by the gaming culture, she began creating characters and…
2016-09-30T16:34:27.797	Celebrating a decade of giving	CNA NEWS	2016	September 30, 2016 CNA NEWS Celebrating a decade of giving ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fry Family Foundation again demonstrated its unwavering support to students of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) on Tuesday, Sept. 27, announcing $595,000…
2016-09-29T14:50:35.853	Bonavista offers compressed tourism program	CNA NEWS	2016	September 29, 2016 CNA NEWS Bonavista offers compressed tourism program College of the North Atlantic’s Bonavista campus is offering a compressed tourism certificate program catering to people who want to find work in the tourism industry, or for those…
2016-09-28T10:51:45.057	CNA graduates receive Governor General’s Academic Medals	CNA NEWS	2016	September 28, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA graduates receive Governor General’s Academic Medals Ten of the 14 College of the North Atlantic graduates to win Governor General’s Academic Medal this year received their medals today from the Honourable Frank Fagan, Lieutenant…
2016-09-08T09:49:22.443	Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest to renew infrastructure at College of the North Atlantic	CNA NEWS	2016	September 8, 2016 CNA NEWS Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest to renew infrastructure at College of the North Atlantic Canadians will be better equipped for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow as a result of an $18.5 million investment in the College of the North Atlantic Bay…
2016-09-06T10:00:59.590	Fall Orientation 2016 underway for new and returning students	CNA NEWS	2016	September 6, 2016 CNA NEWS Fall Orientation 2016 underway for new and returning students College of the North Atlantic (CNA) welcomed students for the 2016-2017 academic year on Tuesday, September 6 with Fall Orientation 2016 – CNA: Where you CAN! Orientation…
2016-07-18T09:40:07.800	Globalization sends home the need for experiential skills	QAT	2016	July 18, 2016 QAT Globalization sends home the need for experiential skills Cultural competence. Global mindset. Intercultural sensitivity. These are not simply contemporary catch phrases, they are indicators of the current business world and are, in…
2016-06-14T14:04:20.087	Ernest Harmon Air Force Base hits the silver screen	CNA NEWS	2016	June 14, 2016 CNA NEWS Ernest Harmon Air Force Base hits the silver screen College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Film and Video Production program is celebrating the Ernest Harmon Air Force Base by creating a short film about tensions at the American Base…
2016-06-14T10:11:20.650	Hold me closer Tony Danza!	CNA NEWS	2016	June 14, 2016 CNA NEWS Hold me closer Tony Danza! College of the North Atlantic (CNA) took home a gold award on Friday from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) conference in Saskatoon, SK. The Prix…
2016-06-10T14:42:02.447	CNA students win six medals at Skills Canada National Competition	CNA NEWS	2016	June 10, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA students win six medals at Skills Canada National Competition There were six trips to the podium for College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students at the 22nd Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Moncton, New Brunswick on Wednesday.…
2016-06-10T11:07:15.580	High fashion	CNA NEWS	2016	June 10, 2016 CNA NEWS High fashion Join the second year students of CNA’s Textiles: Craft & Apparel Design program as they show off their creations in the Til Sunrise Fashion Show. After taking in the spectacular…
2016-06-09T10:33:26.980	CNA wins 25 Pinnacle Awards	CNA NEWS	2016	June 9, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA wins 25 Pinnacle Awards Students of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Graphic Design program took home 22 awards in the student category from the International Association of Business Communicators…
2016-06-02T14:51:42.157	Textiles student wins national Art Award	CNA NEWS	2016	June 2, 2016 CNA NEWS Textiles student wins national Art Award First year Textiles: Craft Apparel & Design student Bruno Eduardo Vinhas De Almeida has won a first place award in the 2016 Art Showcase from Colleges and Institutes Canada…
2016-06-01T16:29:22.893	CNA offering summer camps for kids	CNA NEWS	2016	June 1, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA offering summer camps for kids STEPHENVILLE – Want your kids to do something fun and educational this summer? College of the North Atlantic campuses across the province are offering Summer Day Camps for children…
2016-06-01T14:02:47.443	Student Council President wins CICan Award for Leadership Excellence	CNA NEWS	2016	June 1, 2016 CNA NEWS Student Council President wins CICan Award for Leadership Excellence College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student council president, Erin Everard, was presented with a Silver Award of Excellence for Student Leadership from Colleges and Institute…
2016-06-01T08:59:54.077	Works of art	CNA NEWS	2016	June 1, 2016 CNA NEWS Works of art The final project from three Cabinetmaker students before achieving journeyperson status is one that will be put to good use for years to come at College of the North Atlantic…
2016-05-25T13:42:18.120	Enactus teams win four awards at nationals	CNA NEWS	2016	May 25, 2016 CNA NEWS Enactus teams win four awards at nationals After going head-to-head with larger colleges and universities at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Toronto, Ontario, earlier this month, College of the North Atlantic’s…
2016-05-10T10:22:12.367	CNA business and office programs receive re-accreditation	CNA NEWS	2016	May 10, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA business and office programs receive re-accreditation College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) School of Business and Information Technology has been awarded re-accreditation of its Business Administration, Business Management and Office…
2016-04-19T14:11:44.613	CNA students contributing to Global Village build	CNA NEWS	2016	April 19, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA students contributing to Global Village build St. John’s, NL – On April 24, 10 Architectural Engineering students from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Ridge Road campus will set foot in Ploesti, Romania to take part in a…
2016-04-13T14:29:21.340	CNA students win record number of medals at Skills NL provincial competition	CNA NEWS	2016	April 13, 2016 CNA NEWS CNA students win record number of medals at Skills NL provincial competition St. John’s, NL – College of the North Atlantic students won a total of 51 medals at the 19th Annual Provincial Skills Canada Skilled Trade & Technology Competitions on Friday,…
2016-04-08T13:34:01.307	New CNA program to reward Skills Canada competition medalists	CNA NEWS	2016	April 8, 2016 CNA NEWS New CNA program to reward Skills Canada competition medalists St. John’s, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has added some extra incentive for secondary and post-secondary students competing in Skills Canada provincial and national…
2016-03-04T15:31:34.890	Student entrepreneur continues to impress	CNA NEWS	2016	March 4, 2016 CNA NEWS Student entrepreneur continues to impress College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student Alex Hennifent was in Halifax, Nova Scotia last week for the Enactus Atlantic Canada Regionals as one of four Student Entrepreneur…
2016-02-29T16:37:16.357	College of the North Atlantic presented with Employer of Distinction award	CNA NEWS	2016	February 29, 2016 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic presented with Employer of Distinction award College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was presented today with an Employer of Distinction award at the Newfoundland and Labrador Employers Council (NLEC) annual Employers of…
2016-02-08T10:17:22.350	Bird’s eye view	CNA NEWS	2016	February 8, 2016 CNA NEWS Bird’s eye view When Chris Lewis headed out to explore Harbour Grace Bay with his father on a crisp winter day during Christmas break, he didn’t go with the intention of creating a drone video…
2016-01-28T13:38:23.743	Trucking association donates to industry-related programs	CNA NEWS	2016	January 28, 2016 CNA NEWS Trucking association donates to industry-related programs The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) made a generous contribution of $5,000 to College of the North Atlantic as part of their Diesel Tooling Funding initiative on…
2016-01-26T15:34:02.740	A meal fit for a king!	CNA NEWS	2016	January 26, 2016 CNA NEWS A meal fit for a king! Clarenville, NL – Over 300 people were served dishes from a first-rate menu by some of the province’s top chefs last weekend. For two days, these amazing plates were paired with…
2016-01-20T11:41:58	Snowboarding entrepreneur looking to carve up the competition	CNA NEWS	2016	January 20, 2016 CNA NEWS Snowboarding entrepreneur looking to carve up the competition UPDATED: January 28, 2016 College of the North Atlantic student, Alex Hennifent, walked away with second place from the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, Atlantic Canada…
2015-12-09T15:50:31.210	Makin’ a list	CNA NEWS	2015	December 9, 2015 CNA NEWS Makin’ a list College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is sure to make Santa’s nice list again this year as several campuses took part in Christmas parades in their respective communities, two of…
2015-12-08T13:38:52.120	It’s Turkey Time!	CNA NEWS	2015	December 8, 2015 CNA NEWS It’s Turkey Time! The 11th annual CBC Turkeys for Christmas Drive kicked off yesterday and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will once again provide support by having its 17 campuses serve as…
2015-11-13T15:05:33.013	Andrews two-time winner of Gold Medal Plates	CNA NEWS	2015	November 13, 2015 CNA NEWS Andrews two-time winner of Gold Medal Plates It’s been an outstanding year for Roger Andrews, a culinary arts instructor at College of the North Atlantic and owner of Relish Gourmet Burgers in St. John’s. In addition to…
2015-11-10T14:08:56.803	CNA makes a case for 10 years of business competition	CNA NEWS	2015	November 10, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA makes a case for 10 years of business competition Ten teams from throughout the province and two teams from College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q), competed at the College of the North Atlantic two-day, Business Case…
2015-11-06T14:59:32.077	CNA well represented at annual NLOWE awards banquet	CNA NEWS	2015	November 6, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA well represented at annual NLOWE awards banquet Successful women with connections to College of the North Atlantic were out in full force last week at the annual NLOWE Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards banquet, held at the…
2015-10-30T15:37:34.907	CNA student putting his cards on the table	CNA NEWS	2015	October 30, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA student putting his cards on the table While the rest of the world will be spending Oct. 31 trick or treating and celebrating Halloween, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student Dylan Thorne will be battling mages,…
2015-10-22T13:14:53.453	College enrolment increases with labour force needs	CNA NEWS	2015	October 22, 2015 CNA NEWS College enrolment increases with labour force needs College of the North Atlantic has increased its total enrolment by 8.3 per cent over the previous year, and when programs with later start dates in the 2015-2016 academic year are…
2015-10-06T09:16:46.193	CNA students honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals	CNA NEWS	2015	October 6, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA students honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals Ten graduates of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) were presented with Governor General Academic Medals yesterday at Government House during a ceremony hosted by His Honour the…
2015-09-17T09:40:06.573	Digital Animation grad part of international showcase and competition	CNA NEWS	2015	September 17, 2015 CNA NEWS Digital Animation grad part of international showcase and competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate Jim Connors is making waves on the international level. The 21-year-old Goulds resident will have his short film, Fish Fatale, screened…
2015-09-14T14:51:01.510	CNA and Habitat for Humanity enter housing build agreement	CNA NEWS	2015	September 14, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA and Habitat for Humanity enter housing build agreement College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement. The agreement, announced at…
2015-09-11T14:43:47.483	Inspirational transformation	CNA NEWS	2015	September 11, 2015 CNA NEWS Inspirational transformation A weight-loss journey that started nearly four years ago has led College of the North Atlantic (CNA) instructor Andrea Green to the world of television. Embracing a positive…
2015-09-08T13:34:30.997	CNA students welcomed back during Fall Orientation 2015	CNA NEWS	2015	September 8, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA students welcomed back during Fall Orientation 2015 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) welcomed students to the 2015-2016 academic year on Tuesday, September 8th with Fall Orientation 2015 – CNA: Where you CAN! Orientation…
2015-08-26T15:37:02.660	Smooth transition	CNA NEWS	2015	August 26, 2015 CNA NEWS Smooth transition Jean Coffin wanted to make changes in her life and improve her marks from high school, but more importantly she wanted to set up a solid foundation for a career in the business…
2015-08-13T15:21:55.357	It’s never too late for a change	CNA NEWS	2015	August 13, 2015 CNA NEWS It’s never too late for a change To say the past five years have been a busy time for Paula May would be an understatement. At the age of 42, the Springdale native felt it was time for a change – switching gears…
2015-08-06T14:12:48.987	New articulation agreement established between business programs at Grenfell Campus and CNA	CNA NEWS	2015	August 6, 2015 CNA NEWS New articulation agreement established between business programs at Grenfell Campus and CNA Thanks to a new articulation agreement, graduates of College of the North Atlantic's three-year business management program will be able to complete a bachelor of business…
2015-07-03T09:51:16.287	Iceberg right ahead	CNA NEWS	2015	July 3, 2015 CNA NEWS Iceberg right ahead L’Anse aux Meadows is certainly a long way from Italy, but last weekend the town experienced a little bit of that country with Celebrity Chef Carmelo Vadacchino’s traditional…
2015-06-17T10:31:05.973	CNA provincial auction taking place next week	CNA NEWS	2015	June 17, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA provincial auction taking place next week College of the North Atlantic will be holding a live auction in Stephenville on Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the storage warehouse at 48 Utah Drive. Auction items…
2015-06-09T10:01:37.200	Pencils for Philly!	CNA NEWS	2015	June 9, 2015 CNA NEWS Pencils for Philly! It might not seem like much, but for some students having access to a pencil to do their classwork or homework is more difficult that you might think! That’s why for the past two…
2015-06-08T14:16:58.363	CNA Chef wins Chopped Canada	CNA NEWS	2015	June 8, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA Chef wins Chopped Canada College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) very own Chef Roger Andrews wanted to prove a culinary instructor could “throw down” like a restaurant chef, and he certainly did that during…
2015-06-04T15:01:34.410	CNA nabs nine Pinnacle Awards	CNA NEWS	2015	June 4, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA nabs nine Pinnacle Awards Students of the Graphic Design program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) took home seven awards in the student category at last night’s International Association of Business…
2015-06-04T13:09:42.723	CNA receives national award for support to reservists	CNA NEWS	2015	June 4, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA receives national award for support to reservists College of North Atlantic (CNA) was recognized by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) for their support to Canada’s military reserve on Thursday, May 28 in Ottawa. The…
2015-06-04T10:06:43.997	CNA students bring home six medals from Skills Canada nationals!	CNA NEWS	2015	June 4, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA students bring home six medals from Skills Canada nationals! College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students walked off the closing ceremony stage at Praireland Park with six medals at the 21st Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in…
2015-05-27T09:21:33.827	More national accolades for CNA’s blended learning initiative	CNA NEWS	2015	May 27, 2015 CNA NEWS More national accolades for CNA’s blended learning initiative College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was presented with two awards at the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Awards of Excellence last evening in Winnipeg, as part of the CICan…
2015-05-22T14:28:29.760	CNA establishing Centres of Excellence for Heavy Equipment Industrial Trades and Media Arts programs	CNA NEWS	2015	May 22, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA establishing Centres of Excellence for Heavy Equipment Industrial Trades and Media Arts programs In an effort to better meet the demands of students and industry, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will be establishing a Centre of Excellence for Heavy Equipment Industrial…
2015-05-21T11:36:24.110	New engineering technology programs coming to CNA’s Corner Brook campus	CNA NEWS	2015	May 21, 2015 CNA NEWS New engineering technology programs coming to CNA’s Corner Brook campus College of the North Atlantic’s Corner Brook campus will have two new programs to offer this September through the School of Engineering Technology & Natural Resources. The…
2015-05-12T09:47:32.887	CNA introducing Health Informatics online program	CNA NEWS	2015	May 12, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA introducing Health Informatics online program College of the North Atlantic will be introducing a Health Informatics program to its School of Business and Information Technology in September 2015. The one-year, post-diploma…
2015-05-08T11:24:43.573	CNA President named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs	CNA NEWS	2015	May 8, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA President named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) President and CEO, Ann Marie Vaughan, has been named one of the Top 50 CEO’s in Atlantic Canada by Atlantic Business Magazine. The…
2015-04-22T13:10:19.733	Student film to debut on the big screen	CNA NEWS	2015	April 22, 2015 CNA NEWS Student film to debut on the big screen College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student, Daniel Shears of Heatherton, will see his short film, A Sense of Identity, make its big screen premiere later this year. Shears entered…
2015-04-16T13:48:47.317	CNA announces Practical Nursing and HSW/PCA offerings	CNA NEWS	2015	April 16, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA announces Practical Nursing and HSW/PCA offerings College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has announced it will be offering the Practical Nursing program at five locations throughout the province in September 2015. The program will be…
2015-04-14T10:27:48.720	College will offer one-year Journalism program online	CNA NEWS	2015	April 14, 2015 CNA NEWS College will offer one-year Journalism program online College of the North Atlantic will be one of the first post-secondary institutions in Canada to offer a journalism program online. CNA’s Journalism (Post Diploma) program,…
2015-04-11T18:54:03.330	Real world experience!	CNA NEWS	2015	April 11, 2015 CNA NEWS Real world experience! By Abigail Chippett St. John’s, NL - The energy in the Delta hotel lobby was electric as volunteers hurried to get stages and equipment set up for East Coast Music Week, which is…
2015-04-10T14:15:48.413	CNA presents scholarships and awards	CNA NEWS	2015	April 10, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA presents scholarships and awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across the province recently announced the student winners of 294 awards and scholarships totaling $283,205. Each year, CNA’s Awards…
2015-04-09T15:05:59.660	CNA Chef to appear on Chopped Canada	CNA NEWS	2015	April 9, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA Chef to appear on Chopped Canada The Food Network has announced the remaining contestants for Season Two of Chopped Canada and amongst those vying for a $10,000 cash prize is College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA)…
2015-04-02T14:51:43.957	Strong showing for CNA students at international business competition	CNA NEWS	2015	April 2, 2015 CNA NEWS Strong showing for CNA students at international business competition College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted dozens of the Middle East region’s best business-minded students, as well as a few from this part of the world, for the…
2015-03-31T15:40:11.183	CNA students take home 38 medals at Skills NL provincial competition	CNA NEWS	2015	March 31, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA students take home 38 medals at Skills NL provincial competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) collected 38 medals at the 18th Annual Provincial Skills Canada Skilled Trade & Technology Competitions on Friday, March 27. Of the 38 medals,…
2015-03-25T15:05:30.250	Mental Health Matters to CNA students	CNA NEWS	2015	March 25, 2015 CNA NEWS Mental Health Matters to CNA students Faculty, staff and students at all 17 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses united today to show their support for an important issue which affects one in five…
2015-03-13T15:06:32.107	Taking it outdoors	CNA NEWS	2015	March 13, 2015 CNA NEWS Taking it outdoors One of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) long-standing beliefs is that students don’t have to sit in a classroom to learn new skills or develop a sense of comradery with fellow…
2015-03-10T15:31:00.680	CNA grad can spin a good yarn!	CNA NEWS	2015	March 10, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA grad can spin a good yarn! Like any artist, Erin Kirby’s passion started at a very early age. The 31-year-old Mount Pearl native nurtured her crafty inventive side throughout the years and flourished under…
2015-02-19T14:47:46.643	Three CNA students appointed to Youth Advisory Committee	CNA NEWS	2015	February 19, 2015 CNA NEWS Three CNA students appointed to Youth Advisory Committee The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, recently announced the member appointments to the Premier’s Youth Advisory Committee, a unique forum which will…
2015-02-05T17:43:20.400	CWA Foundation presents CNA welding students with awards	CNA NEWS	2015	February 5, 2015 CNA NEWS CWA Foundation presents CNA welding students with awards The Canadian Welding Association Foundation (CWA Foundation) today (February 5, 2015) presented nine Welding Engineering Technician students from College of the North Atlantic’s…
2015-02-03T21:17:04.393	CNA research centre makes waves on Parliament Hill	CNA NEWS	2015	February 3, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA research centre makes waves on Parliament Hill College of the North Atlantic’s Wave Energy Research Centre (WERC) was one of six research projects highlighted during a presentation to more than 50 federal ministers and…
2015-01-30T10:06:51.300	Students receive Cisco certification	CNA NEWS	2015	January 30, 2015 CNA NEWS Students receive Cisco certification College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Corner Brook campus celebrated the success of two students January 21. Russell Harvey of Botwood and Ryan Greeley of Corner Brook were…
2015-01-29T13:33:39.953	CNA well represented on ECMA nomination list	CNA NEWS	2015	January 29, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA well represented on ECMA nomination list College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni and staff will once again be contending for a number of awards, this time through the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) annual awards…
2015-01-28T10:58:03.390	CNA offers help towards mental health	CNA NEWS	2015	January 28, 2015 CNA NEWS CNA offers help towards mental health There’s a stigma attached to mental illness. Some people feel ashamed and embarrassed to talk about it; others feel like they are stuck under a dark cloud. And while it’s long been…
2015-01-27T10:06:19.067	Food, fun and music!	CNA NEWS	2015	January 27, 2015 CNA NEWS Food, fun and music! Neither sleet nor snow could keep people away from the two-day Eat the Hill culinary festival in Clarenville Jan. 23-24. Eat the Hill, which incorporates winter activities,…
2015-01-23T11:12:11.547	Our Cooks are Made Right Here!	CNA NEWS	2015	January 23, 2015 CNA NEWS Our Cooks are Made Right Here! Students enrolled in the Cook program at Prince Philip Drive campus were recently featured on the NTV Evening News weekly series, Made Right Here. Host, Danielle Butt was treated…
2015-01-22T08:51:28.743	He shoots, he scores… 10 grand!	CNA NEWS	2015	January 22, 2015 CNA NEWS He shoots, he scores… 10 grand! The only thing on Nathan’s Chafe’s mind on Jan. 10 was helping his buddy celebrate his 19th birthday. The last thing he expected as he made his way into Mile One Stadium for the…
2015-01-08T10:45:23.957	Year in Review 2014	CNA NEWS	2015	January 8, 2015 CNA NEWS Year in Review 2014 2014 was a busy year at College of the North Atlantic. Below are some of the stories from the past 12 months that made headlines in Newfoundland and Labrador, and around the…
2014-12-15T15:40:56.100	CNA makes Santa’s “nice” list	CNA NEWS	2014	December 15, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA makes Santa’s “nice” list College of the North Atlantic will most certainly be found on Santa’s “nice” list this year as a number of the college’s campuses took home awards for the floats they entered in…
2014-12-11T10:36:26.433	Two aircraft touch down at CNA’s Gander campus	CNA NEWS	2014	December 11, 2014 CNA NEWS Two aircraft touch down at CNA’s Gander campus The arrival of two new aircraft to College of the North Atlantic’s Gander fleet will keep its students on the frontlines of technology as they hone their skills as aircraft…
2014-12-02T10:41:07.977	CBC turkey drive kicks off this week	CNA NEWS	2014	December 2, 2014 CNA NEWS CBC turkey drive kicks off this week Many families have a hard time putting enough food on the table throughout the year and the holidays are no exception, with thousands of people depending on local food banks for…
2014-12-01T15:17:16.420	Helping students with disabilities	CNA NEWS	2014	December 1, 2014 CNA NEWS Helping students with disabilities The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Happy Valley-Goose Bay Branch recently presented a Pocketalker Pro to Disability Services College of the North Atlantic’s Happy…
2014-11-26T14:27:22.790	CNA and MUN students benefit from $7 million from The Joyce Foundation	CNA NEWS	2014	November 26, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA and MUN students benefit from $7 million from The Joyce Foundation History was made today as College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Memorial University of Newfoundland accepted combined gifts totaling $7 million from The Joyce Foundation. This…
2014-11-26T09:21:50.950	709 Solutions take top prize in Business Case competition	CNA NEWS	2014	November 26, 2014 CNA NEWS 709 Solutions take top prize in Business Case competition The Distributed Learning team, 709 Solutions, took first place at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) annual Business Case competition this past weekend. The competition included…
2014-10-29T15:15:58.077	College alumni claim three MusicNL awards	CNA NEWS	2014	October 29, 2014 CNA NEWS College alumni claim three MusicNL awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni brought home three Music Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL) awards during the Annual Conference and Gala Awards this past weekend in…
2014-10-23T10:16:47.483	College alumni nominated for MusicNL awards	CNA NEWS	2014	October 23, 2014 CNA NEWS College alumni nominated for MusicNL awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) alumni will be vying for a number of Music Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL) awards during the Annual Conference and Gala Awards this weekend…
2014-09-26T13:10:29.630	Students showcase their talents at Atlanti-Con 3 Game Jam	CNA NEWS	2014	September 26, 2014 CNA NEWS Students showcase their talents at Atlanti-Con 3 Game Jam Sci-fi fans and gamers alike will converge at Memorial University, Grenfell Campus this weekend for the third annual Atlanti-Con convention, during which time the CNA Atlanti-Con 3…
2014-09-25T10:42:10.400	College recipient of international Institutional Achievement Award	CNA NEWS	2014	September 25, 2014 CNA NEWS College recipient of international Institutional Achievement Award College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has been awarded the National University Technology Network’s (NUTN) 2014 Institutional Achievement Award. The award was presented Tuesday at…
2014-09-22T14:33:45.270	CNA students honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals	CNA NEWS	2014	September 22, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA students honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals Eight of sixteen College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduates were on-hand to receive their Governor General’s Academic Medals today at Government House during a ceremony hosted…
2014-09-17T08:43:01.167	D’oh… nuts!	CNA NEWS	2014	September 17, 2014 CNA NEWS D’oh… nuts! Every Monday night at 10:30 p.m. you will find Chris Sheppard, his wife and two daughters glued to their television set, eagerly watching the Food Network’s hit show, The Donut…
2014-09-09T14:26:01.737	Harper Government Invests over $1 Million in College of the North Atlantic	CNA NEWS	2014	September 9, 2014 CNA NEWS Harper Government Invests over $1 Million in College of the North Atlantic Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional…
2014-09-03T09:41:07.060	CNA kicks off academic year with full slate of activities!	CNA NEWS	2014	September 3, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA kicks off academic year with full slate of activities! College of the North Atlantic (CNA) welcomed students to the 2014-2015 academic year this week with a full schedule of orientation activities taking place across all 17 campuses…
2014-08-28T15:40:46.307	College Hairstylist students are on the cutting edge	CNA NEWS	2014	August 28, 2014 CNA NEWS College Hairstylist students are on the cutting edge Many college programs are described as being cutting edge, but for the Hairstyling program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) the description is quite literal. Offered at three…
2014-08-20T15:35:30.157	Designer swaps graphics for programming	CNA NEWS	2014	August 20, 2014 CNA NEWS Designer swaps graphics for programming For someone who started programming before he was out of primary school, it’s no surprise Peter Walsh used the Internet to find the best school to attend for his training. Rather,…
2014-08-14T15:00:27.530	Powerline graduate experiencing many firsts during apprenticeship	CNA NEWS	2014	August 14, 2014 CNA NEWS Powerline graduate experiencing many firsts during apprenticeship As alumni speaker for College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) graduation ceremonies for Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus earlier this year, Marilyn Michelin, a foster mom of two, spoke…
2014-06-10T15:04:39.747	CNA students claim four medals at Skills Canada National Competition	CNA NEWS	2014	June 10, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA students claim four medals at Skills Canada National Competition After two demanding days of competition, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students and alumni walked away from the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2014 with two gold…
2014-06-04T10:44:54.840	Drone code of conduct developed for journalists	CNA NEWS	2014	June 4, 2014 CNA NEWS Drone code of conduct developed for journalists College of the North Atlantic (CNA) went where no Canadian journalism school had gone before last year and now it is making sure its students get there safely and ethically. While…
2014-06-03T10:19:20.690	CNA students to compete on national stage	CNA NEWS	2014	June 3, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA students to compete on national stage Today, 23 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students, as part of Team Newfoundland and Labrador, travelled to the 20th annual Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) being held…
2014-05-28T10:33:21.573	Training course offers hands-on mineral instruction	CNA NEWS	2014	May 28, 2014 CNA NEWS Training course offers hands-on mineral instruction The prospector training course offered by the Provincial Government and College of the North Atlantic started this week in Stephenville at the Bay St. George campus. Available each…
2014-05-23T14:38:11.837	Business programs recognized with accreditation Best Practice Award	CNA NEWS	2014	May 23, 2014 CNA NEWS Business programs recognized with accreditation Best Practice Award College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) School of Business and Information Technology has received recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business and Schools Programs…
2014-05-23T11:09:49.730	Graphic Design students nab 17 Pinnacle Awards	CNA NEWS	2014	May 23, 2014 CNA NEWS Graphic Design students nab 17 Pinnacle Awards Students of the Graphic Design program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continue to rack up the accolades, taking home 17 awards at last night’s International Association of…
2014-05-22T14:32:01.730	Graphic Arts students create rockin’ designs for URock awards	CNA NEWS	2014	May 22, 2014 CNA NEWS Graphic Arts students create rockin’ designs for URock awards Students of the Graphic Design program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are having a stellar year, most recently having a chance to showcase their talents with guitar designs…
2014-05-22T11:32:54.030	Game on!	CNA NEWS	2014	May 22, 2014 CNA NEWS Game on! Current students and graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Media Arts Centre programs will travel to St. John’s this weekend to present their newly designed video…
2014-05-20T11:40:34.660	Getting serious about boat safety	CNA NEWS	2014	May 20, 2014 CNA NEWS Getting serious about boat safety As the snow melts and the weather warms up, people are preparing for the numerous activities that can only be enjoyed during the summer months. One of the most popular activities…
2014-05-07T11:51:36.053	Breathless No More	QAT	2014	May 7, 2014 QAT Breathless No More By Tanya Alexander With thoughts of his daughter, Michael Arbow recently climbed to the peak of Africa’s Kilimanjaro – the highest free-standing mountain in the world – to bring…
2014-05-07T10:56:35.173	Team from CNA-Q visits for Business Case Competition	QAT	2014	May 7, 2014 QAT Team from CNA-Q visits for Business Case Competition By Tanya Alexander CNA-Q Business students Hebah Yusuff and Sarah Abu Sadaa were wishing for snow for their visit to Newfoundland in January but luckily just missed the -30 degree…
2014-05-05T11:48:52.073	Nowhere to go but up!	CNA NEWS	2014	May 5, 2014 CNA NEWS Nowhere to go but up! Like many students preparing to leave high school, Drew Hendrickson wasn’t sure what direction he wanted to head in. He always had an interest in aviation but for some reason he…
2014-04-24T14:05:20.280	Enactus teams headed to national exhibition	CNA NEWS	2014	April 24, 2014 CNA NEWS Enactus teams headed to national exhibition Four teams consisting of 22 students and four faculty members from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will compete in the 2014 Enactus Canada National Exposition April 28-30 in…
2014-04-11T11:11:56.307	CNA students claim 47 medals at Skills Canada NL competition	CNA NEWS	2014	April 11, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA students claim 47 medals at Skills Canada NL competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students laid claim to 47 medals at the 17th Annual Provincial Skills Canada Skilled Trade & Technology Competitions on Friday, April 4. Of the…
2014-04-03T11:42:41.477	Budget 2014 provides $1.5 million to support high demand programs	CNA NEWS	2014	April 3, 2014 CNA NEWS Budget 2014 provides $1.5 million to support high demand programs The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, visited College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in Labrador West today to provide details of the $1.5 million…
2014-04-03T10:08:06.827	RDC investing in mining and petroleum-related R&D led by MUN and CNA	CNA NEWS	2014	April 3, 2014 CNA NEWS RDC investing in mining and petroleum-related R&D led by MUN and CNA The Research & Development Corporation (RDC) is investing more than $500,000 in six research and development projects related to mineral exploration and development. The projects…
2014-03-28T13:18:16.830	College expands medical laboratory sciences training program	CNA NEWS	2014	March 28, 2014 CNA NEWS College expands medical laboratory sciences training program The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, visited College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in Grand Falls-Windsor today to provide details about the…
2014-03-27T11:04:30.467	Funding provides CNA students access to assistive technologies	CNA NEWS	2014	March 27, 2014 CNA NEWS Funding provides CNA students access to assistive technologies Suncor Energy donated more than $250,000 to support College of the North Atlantic (CNA) with the infrastructure necessary to install nine assistive technology labs at seven…
2014-03-25T10:33:57.820	Region seeing positive return on investments in community colleges	CNA NEWS	2014	March 25, 2014 CNA NEWS Region seeing positive return on investments in community colleges A recent study shows Atlantic Canadian community colleges act as an economic engine throughout the region. Students benefit from improved lifestyles, greater job opportunities, and…
2014-03-13T13:41:50.670	CNA Enactus teams take multiple awards	CNA NEWS	2014	March 13, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA Enactus teams take multiple awards Four College of the North Atlantic (CNA) teams participated in the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition from March 6-7 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Vying against the top colleges and…
2014-03-06T13:04:54.723	CNA contributions helping Winter Games succeed	CNA NEWS	2014	March 6, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA contributions helping Winter Games succeed As a platinum level sponsor, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has been a valued contributor to the 2014 Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games in Clarenville (March 1-9),…
2014-03-05T08:45:18.717	Behind the scenes of Cold Water Cowboys	CNA NEWS	2014	March 5, 2014 CNA NEWS Behind the scenes of Cold Water Cowboys Cold Water Cowboys became an instant hit last week with its debut episode attracting over 500,000 viewers to the Discovery Channel original show. And for two College of the North…
2014-02-25T15:16:42.650	Taken under the wing	CNA NEWS	2014	February 25, 2014 CNA NEWS Taken under the wing You could say Joel Moores’ fascination with airplanes is a family trait. With a father who was both a pilot and an air traffic controller, Joel had a lot of exposure to the world…
2014-02-18T14:30:14.123	Software Development provides graduate with stimulating career choices	CNA NEWS	2014	February 18, 2014 CNA NEWS Software Development provides graduate with stimulating career choices Paul Quilty of Mount Moriah fell in love with programming while in high school, which is strange considering he despised every computer course he took in his early years. As a…
2014-02-18T08:52:32.087	Strong showing on national stage	CNA NEWS	2014	February 18, 2014 CNA NEWS Strong showing on national stage College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) 709 Solutions Case team, made up of students enrolled through the Office of Distributed Learning, participated in the Vanier College BDC Case…
2014-02-11T10:27:30.113	Future bright for sheet metal workers	CNA NEWS	2014	February 11, 2014 CNA NEWS Future bright for sheet metal workers With high paying wages and a number of unfilled positions, there’s no better time to be a sheet metal worker in Newfoundland and Labrador. To combat the need for trained workers,…
2014-02-07T11:15:13.820	College program provides curler with rock solid education	CNA NEWS	2014	February 7, 2014 CNA NEWS College program provides curler with rock solid education As Team Strong was getting ready to fly from St. John’s to Montreal, Quebec for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Canada’s premier curling event for women, second Jessica…
2014-02-06T10:57:25.987	CNA program recognized for excellence	CNA NEWS	2014	February 6, 2014 CNA NEWS CNA program recognized for excellence College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Textiles: Craft and Apparel Design program has been recognized with the Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence in the Industry Leader/…
2014-02-06T10:50:47.667	Eat The Hill 2014 an experience for students, guests alike	CNA NEWS	2014	February 6, 2014 CNA NEWS Eat The Hill 2014 an experience for students, guests alike The Eat The Hill culinary festival in Clarenville incorporates winter activities, entertainment and food. Organized by Bonavista Institute for Cultural Tourism chef instructor…
2014-01-22T13:58:41.247	The world at his fingertips	CNA NEWS	2014	January 22, 2014 CNA NEWS The world at his fingertips When it came time to switch careers Jon Reid knew two things; he wanted to stay in his hometown of Corner Brook, and he wanted a career with the opportunity for advancement. Enter…
2014-01-20T16:27:10.327	Rainmakers take top prize in Business Case competition	CNA NEWS	2014	January 20, 2014 CNA NEWS Rainmakers take top prize in Business Case competition Team Rainmakers from Grand Falls-Windsor campus took first place in College of the North Atlantic’s annual Business Case competition this past weekend. The competition included six…
2014-01-14T15:22:48.050	Students to compete in Case competition this weekend	CNA NEWS	2014	January 14, 2014 CNA NEWS Students to compete in Case competition this weekend Seven teams from College of the North Atlantic and one team from College of the North Atlantic-Qatar will meet at Grand Falls-Windsor campus Jan. 17-18 to compete in the college’s…
2014-01-08T16:35:26.010	Public Advisory: Education Facilities to Reopen Thursday	CNA NEWS	2014	January 8, 2014 CNA NEWS Public Advisory: Education Facilities to Reopen Thursday The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, and the Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, announced today that public K-12 schools and…
2014-01-07T13:34:24.180	Public Advisory: Education Facilities to Remain Closed Wednesday	CNA NEWS	2014	January 7, 2014 CNA NEWS Public Advisory: Education Facilities to Remain Closed Wednesday The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Education, and the Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, announced today that public K-12 schools and…
2014-01-05T15:40:19.570	College of the North Atlantic closing island campuses	CNA NEWS	2014	January 5, 2014 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic closing island campuses College of the North Atlantic will be closing all of its campuses, administrative offices and satellite locations on the island portion of the province on Monday, Jan. 6 and…
2013-12-23T09:04:32.977	Year in Review	CNA NEWS	2013	December 23, 2013 CNA NEWS Year in Review 2013 was a busy year at College of the North Atlantic. Below are some of the stories from the past 12 months that made headlines in Newfoundland and Labrador, and around the…
2013-12-13T14:21:21.767	CNA presents awards and scholarships	CNA NEWS	2013	December 13, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA presents awards and scholarships College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across the province recently awarded 259 awards and scholarships totaling $234,370. Each year, CNA’s Awards Program provides a…
2013-12-13T11:39:42.797	Fundraiser held for Philippine relief fund	CNA NEWS	2013	December 13, 2013 CNA NEWS Fundraiser held for Philippine relief fund Students enrolled in the welder program at Corner Brook campus held a fundraiser for the Philippine relief fund as their fellow class mate, John Reyan Sanchez, is from that…
2013-12-12T10:02:36.863	Santa’s helpers	CNA NEWS	2013	December 12, 2013 CNA NEWS Santa’s helpers The office administration students at Corner Brook campus have been busy little elves this holiday season, going above and beyond to make Christmas a wonderful time for as many…
2013-12-11T13:18:20.553	Bruce Peddle's career soared after completing AMET program!	CNA NEWS	2013	December 11, 2013 CNA NEWS Bruce Peddle's career soared after completing AMET program! Bruce Peddle, a graduate of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology program in Gander, was featured in the College Triple Play: Global Stars Tracking section of the…
2013-12-03T14:30:43.747	From small town Stephenville to UN city Geneva	CNA NEWS	2013	December 3, 2013 CNA NEWS From small town Stephenville to UN city Geneva A curious child by nature, Edward Mishaud always strived to solve problems. Fast forward over 30 years and Edward can be found in Geneva, Switzerland doing just that for the United…
2013-11-28T10:24:42.503	Leading the way	CNA NEWS	2013	November 28, 2013 CNA NEWS Leading the way The Cisco Networking Academy partnership is a thriving example of how College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continues to create opportunities for students. CNA is now the only fully…
2013-11-27T13:53:25.360	Turkey Drive helping those in need	CNA NEWS	2013	November 27, 2013 CNA NEWS Turkey Drive helping those in need Many families have a hard time putting enough food on the table and the holidays are no exception, with thousands of people depending on local food banks for assistance. College of…
2013-11-26T13:47:08.683	CNA expands NDT program through support of Bombardier Aerospace	CNA NEWS	2013	November 26, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA expands NDT program through support of Bombardier Aerospace College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is now at the forefront of non-destructive testing thanks to an investment from aerospace leader Bombardier Aerospace. Announced today, the…
2013-11-25T14:36:09.850	Through Global Lens winner announced	CNA NEWS	2013	November 25, 2013 CNA NEWS Through Global Lens winner announced In celebration of the 2013 International Education Week (Nov. 18-22), College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) International Services Office organized the fifth annual Through Global…
2013-11-22T13:50:37.333	Conference to explore innovation in teaching with technology	CNA NEWS	2013	November 22, 2013 CNA NEWS Conference to explore innovation in teaching with technology Fifty-five instructional designers, developers, faculty, and administrators will gather in Clarenville next week for the third annual conference of the Teaching with Technology…
2013-11-21T16:20:48.183	Blended learning program delivery garners more international acclaim	CNA NEWS	2013	November 21, 2013 CNA NEWS Blended learning program delivery garners more international acclaim College of the North Atlantic (CNA) instructor Greg Ryan’s work in blended learning delivery has earned both him and the college more accolades, this time from the leading…
2013-11-20T16:09:54.263	College director awarded honourary title by Chinese institution	CNA NEWS	2013	November 20, 2013 CNA NEWS College director awarded honourary title by Chinese institution College of the North Atlantic’s Director of China Projects, Dr. Daniel Wong, has been honoured with the title of Dongchu Scholar by Hubei Polytechnic University in China. The…
2013-11-20T15:50:20.127	Operation Christmas Child donation	CNA NEWS	2013	November 20, 2013 CNA NEWS Operation Christmas Child donation The second year students of CNA's Office Administration Program, as well as Bay St. George campus faculty and administration, celebrated International Children’s Day on Nov. 20 by…
2013-11-13T10:27:42.330	CNA introduces drone technology to the classroom	CNA NEWS	2013	November 13, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA introduces drone technology to the classroom College of the North Atlantic is taking its journalism program where no college or university in Canada has gone before - to the skies. As part of its photojournalism course,…
2013-11-12T15:55:32.510	CNA-Q recognized for outstanding marketing and communications	QAT	2013	November 12, 2013 QAT CNA-Q recognized for outstanding marketing and communications College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Qatar campus has been recognized by the 2013 MarCom Awards, an international competition sponsored by the Association of Marketing and…
2013-11-08T14:36:24.810	Roots Rants, and Roars roundup	CNA NEWS	2013	November 8, 2013 CNA NEWS Roots Rants, and Roars roundup Cooking students at the Bonavista campus were star struck while volunteering for Roots, Rants and Roars as they had a chance to work alongside Food Network Chef, Chuck Hughes. The…
2013-11-08T11:38:24.143	And the winners are…	CNA NEWS	2013	November 8, 2013 CNA NEWS And the winners are… CNA recently awarded prized to the winners of the second province-wide Halloween Costume Contest through the college’s Facebook Page. Prizes were awarded to the top three winners.…
2013-11-08T10:03:36.970	College students hit the road for MusicNL Awards gig	CNA NEWS	2013	November 8, 2013 CNA NEWS College students hit the road for MusicNL Awards gig Fifteen music industry and performance (MIP) and recording arts (RA) students will travel to Gander on Friday, Nov. 8 for Music Newfoundland and Labrador’s (MusicNL) Annual…
2013-11-05T14:01:11.177	Living (and dying) in the Middle East – one expat’s amazing story	QAT	2013	November 5, 2013 QAT Living (and dying) in the Middle East – one expat’s amazing story By Tanya Alexander He doesn’t speak often of the day he died. But if you ask him, Dr. Ken MacLeod will quite frankly, and more than a little wondrously, tell you how the events of…
2013-11-01T14:57:32.307	Dual-campus delivery for machinist producing immediate results	CNA NEWS	2013	November 1, 2013 CNA NEWS Dual-campus delivery for machinist producing immediate results In recognition of significant industry demand for machinists, this year, College of the North Atlantic decided to try a new dual-campus delivery model for its machinist program…
2013-10-29T12:54:17.420	CNA ranks third in country for college applied research	CNA NEWS	2013	October 29, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA ranks third in country for college applied research College of the North Atlantic ranks third in Canada among public colleges for applied research income according to Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, an inaugural report issued by…
2013-10-18T13:43:55.033	How to save a life	CNA NEWS	2013	October 18, 2013 CNA NEWS How to save a life Standing in line, playing softball or even sitting on your sofa at home – sudden cardiac arrest could strike at any time. Age isn’t a factor and there’s no warning before you…
2013-10-01T12:59:50.103	Game Jam a success for students and grads	CNA NEWS	2013	October 1, 2013 CNA NEWS Game Jam a success for students and grads Sixteen students and graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Video Game Design program took part in a game development jam as part of Atlanti-Con this past weekend.…
2013-09-23T14:02:21.273	CNA students honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals	CNA NEWS	2013	September 23, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA students honoured with Governor General’s Academic Medals Sixteen graduates of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) were presented with Governor General Academic Medals today at Government House during a ceremony hosted by His Honour the…
2013-09-23T13:26:53.177	Alignment with student/labour market demand leads to increased enrollment	CNA NEWS	2013	September 23, 2013 CNA NEWS Alignment with student/labour market demand leads to increased enrollment College of the North Atlantic has increased its total enrollment by 8.2 percent over the previous year, while also reducing the number of students on its waitlists by 20.1 percent.…
2013-09-19T14:10:27.560	World traveler	CNA NEWS	2013	September 19, 2013 CNA NEWS World traveler It might take more than 80 days, but Cory Stead’s career in the engineering technology field certainly takes him around the world. The 32-year-old Grand Falls-Windsor native still…
2013-09-18T12:07:39.250	CNA recognized with two international awards	CNA NEWS	2013	September 18, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA recognized with two international awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has been recognized with two awards from the National University Technology Network (NUTN). NUTN’s much sought after global awards program…
2013-09-16T14:42:30.163	Video Game grad helps develop 3D world	CNA NEWS	2013	September 16, 2013 CNA NEWS Video Game grad helps develop 3D world A passion for creating video games inspired Tristan MacDonald of Stephenville to enroll in the Video Game Design program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA). He was among the…
2013-09-09T14:23:05	Patching up the ailing world	QAT	2013	September 9, 2013 QAT Patching up the ailing world By Tanya Alexander Dr. Patch Adams is an anomaly… he is a physician, a social change activist, a diplomat, a public speaker, a librarian and an author. “An ideas person,” he calls…
2013-09-09T14:03:48.373	Caper finds success in Qatar	QAT	2013	September 9, 2013 QAT Caper finds success in Qatar By Mark Anderson Reprinted with permission from the Cape Breton Post Jason Rolls is dean of language studies and academics at the College of the North Atlantic in Doha, Qatar. Born…
2013-09-06T10:26:49.623	CAS Transition program helps high school grads enter post-secondary studies	CNA NEWS	2013	September 6, 2013 CNA NEWS CAS Transition program helps high school grads enter post-secondary studies With students starting their post-secondary educations this week, many don’t realize they can apply for programs until mid-September. For some, enrolling at post-secondary…
2013-08-23T11:09:09.870	Corner Brook one of seven sites to deliver Sector Skills program	CNA NEWS	2013	August 23, 2013 CNA NEWS Corner Brook one of seven sites to deliver Sector Skills program College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Corner Brook campus is one of seven locations across the province tasked with training individuals through the new Sector Skills program. The…
2013-08-23T10:57:45.597	Machinist program revived through dual-campus delivery model	CNA NEWS	2013	August 23, 2013 CNA NEWS Machinist program revived through dual-campus delivery model Beginning in October, College of the North Atlantic will revive its machinist program through a dual-campus delivery model. The new offering will be delivered jointly by the…
2013-08-23T09:51:10.220	CNA chef participating in “The Gathering”	CNA NEWS	2013	August 23, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA chef participating in “The Gathering” Earlier this week, Roger Andrews packed a bag from his home on the east coast and headed to the small town of Burlington on the Baie Verte Peninsula – population 350. Andrews is…
2013-07-31T11:05:59.363	$1.5 million invested in CNA for Sector Skills employment training program	CNA NEWS	2013	July 31, 2013 CNA NEWS $1.5 million invested in CNA for Sector Skills employment training program With an investment of $1.5 million from the federal-provincial Labour Market Agreement, the Sector Skills program will provide training and work experience to individuals who are…
2013-07-18T13:32:29.130	Journalism graduate passionate about story telling	CNA NEWS	2013	July 18, 2013 CNA NEWS Journalism graduate passionate about story telling A passion for writing and sharing inspiring stories is what drew Danielle Higdon of Baie Verte to the field of journalism. As editor of Edmonton Woman Magazine she is putting her…
2013-07-08T14:49:18.540	CNA launches Career Start wage subsidy program	CNA NEWS	2013	July 8, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA launches Career Start wage subsidy program College of the North Atlantic, in partnership with Douglas College in British Columbia and Fanshawe College in Ontario, is launching Career Start, a national wage subsidy program…
2013-07-05T11:00:53.187	Trip of a lifetime sends alumni to Qatar	CNA NEWS	2013	July 5, 2013 CNA NEWS Trip of a lifetime sends alumni to Qatar In what can only be described as a trip of a lifetime, four lucky alumni of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) made the journey from Newfoundland and Labrador to the State of…
2013-06-18T13:36:05.597	AMET grad helping planes “Fly Away”	CNA NEWS	2013	June 18, 2013 CNA NEWS AMET grad helping planes “Fly Away” Lenny Kravitz might set the mood for each episode of Ice Pilots NWT with his song Fly Away, but College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate Matt Evans is one of the few people…
2013-06-17T10:40:31.223	CNA celebrates Decade of Excellence at Qatar campus	CNA NEWS	2013	June 17, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA celebrates Decade of Excellence at Qatar campus Representatives from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are in Qatar this week to take part in 10th anniversary celebrations of the…
2013-06-13T15:27:02.723	CNA President address the Rotary Club of St. John's	CNA NEWS	2013	June 13, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA President address the Rotary Club of St. John's Ann Marie Vaughan, President and CEO of College of the North Atlantic, spoke to the Rotary Club of St. John's on Thursday, June 13. Roaring power tools. Clouds of sawdust.…
2013-06-11T15:44:38.263	CNA students claim five medals at Skills Canada National Competition	CNA NEWS	2013	June 11, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA students claim five medals at Skills Canada National Competition The gold-medal winners from the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Competitions traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia last week to attend the Skills Canada…
2013-06-07T10:52:04.340	Graphic Design students nab Pinnacle Awards	CNA NEWS	2013	June 7, 2013 CNA NEWS Graphic Design students nab Pinnacle Awards Students from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Graphic Design program picked up several awards through the annual International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)…
2013-06-05T15:00:26.370	Photojournalism contest winners announced	CNA NEWS	2013	June 5, 2013 CNA NEWS Photojournalism contest winners announced The Journalism department of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is proud to announce the winners of its 2013 Take Your Best Shot! international photojournalism competition.…
2013-06-04T14:40:57.990	CNA meet with Lord’s Cove residents to discuss study findings	CNA NEWS	2013	June 4, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA meet with Lord’s Cove residents to discuss study findings Representatives of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) met with the residents of Lord’s Cove on the Burin Peninsula this afternoon to discuss the findings of a community-based…
2013-06-04T11:17:13.290	GM donation gives CNA students a technological advantage	CNA NEWS	2013	June 4, 2013 CNA NEWS GM donation gives CNA students a technological advantage General Motors of Canada continued its support of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recently with a donation of a 2013 Camaro ZL1 Coupe, a Camaro 2LT and a 2013 Buick Verano.…
2013-05-30T14:07:11.090	CNA students travel to Vancouver for Skills Canada National Competition	CNA NEWS	2013	May 30, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA students travel to Vancouver for Skills Canada National Competition The gold-medal winners from the Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Competitions will travel to Vancouver, British Columbia on June 4 to attend the Skills Canada…
2013-05-15T08:54:44.800	CNA reductions will not impact students with disabilities	CNA NEWS	2013	May 15, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA reductions will not impact students with disabilities Five temporary Resource Facilitators at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) have been advised they will not be extended beyond their current contract dates. Despite reports to the…
2013-05-10T11:39:28.617	AME student takes international scholarship	CNA NEWS	2013	May 10, 2013 CNA NEWS AME student takes international scholarship Keir Madsen, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician (AMET) student at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Gander campus, was recently presented with a scholarship from…
2013-05-03T15:14:44.930	CNA recognized for innovative learning methods	CNA NEWS	2013	May 3, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA recognized for innovative learning methods College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was recognized with two awards from the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) at the annual conference last night in Ottawa. CNA…
2013-05-03T08:35:34.357	Journalism student nabs Nalcor award	CNA NEWS	2013	May 3, 2013 CNA NEWS Journalism student nabs Nalcor award College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Journalism student, Flavio Sachett Nienow, was presented with his award from the 32nd Atlantic Journalism Awards yesterday during a reception at…
2013-05-02T14:14:19.490	CNA students and graduates participate in Sci-fi on the Rock	CNA NEWS	2013	May 2, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA students and graduates participate in Sci-fi on the Rock A number of students and graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Media Arts Centre took part in the game development jam as part of Sci-Fi on the Rock in St. John’s this…
2013-05-02T10:43:07.140	Millwright class comes together to help student for third time	CNA NEWS	2013	May 2, 2013 CNA NEWS Millwright class comes together to help student for third time Mike Johnson hopes he won’t have to wheel his way home up the steep inclines of Elizabeth Street and Wheeler’s Road in Corner Brook for a long time to come. For the last several…
2013-04-30T08:43:53.707	Graduate to create documentary about journey to Peru	CNA NEWS	2013	April 30, 2013 CNA NEWS Graduate to create documentary about journey to Peru Crysta Perak’s goal is simple, to create and tell inspiring stories. A 2010 graduate of the Film and Video Production program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), Crysta and a…
2013-04-24T09:23:54.517	CNA announces new programs for fall semester	CNA NEWS	2013	April 24, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA announces new programs for fall semester Students looking to further their education at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will have new program options to choose from for the fall semester. The province’s public college…
2013-04-18T17:02:23.397	CNA students produce outstanding results at Skills Canada competition	CNA NEWS	2013	April 18, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA students produce outstanding results at Skills Canada competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students won a record 48 medals at the 16 Annual Skills Canada Provincial Competition held in St. John’s on April 12, 2013. Nineteen of these…
2013-04-08T09:52:05.383	College announces other program reductions	CNA NEWS	2013	April 8, 2013 CNA NEWS College announces other program reductions In addition to the removal of its Adult Basic Education offerings, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has eliminated a number of other programs in an effort to balance its budget…
2013-04-04T10:29:58.500	CNA grad makes top 20 in Slash cover artist contest	CNA NEWS	2013	April 4, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA grad makes top 20 in Slash cover artist contest Patrick Dwyer of Fogo Island took a step just a little bit closer to his idol recently. The Music Industry and Performance graduate from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) entered…
2013-03-28T15:52:39.340	Message to ABE students	CNA NEWS	2013	March 28, 2013 CNA NEWS Message to ABE students To all ABE students, There have been many questions regarding the status of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program at College of the North Atlantic and what the elimination of…
2013-03-13T16:01:53.900	Enactus Clarenville competes in regional competition	CNA NEWS	2013	March 13, 2013 CNA NEWS Enactus Clarenville competes in regional competition College of the North Atlantic’s Enactus Clarenville team was recognized in two out of three categories while participating in the Enactus Regional competition in Halifax last week.…
2013-03-12T11:47:13.550	Digital Animation graduate takes international award	CNA NEWS	2013	March 12, 2013 CNA NEWS Digital Animation graduate takes international award Digital Animation graduate Zachary Green continues to collect accolades for his digital short film, fittingly titled, The Collector. His most recent accomplishment is recognition…
2013-03-07T09:57:04.100	CNA instructor nationally recognized for teaching excellence	CNA NEWS	2013	March 7, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA instructor nationally recognized for teaching excellence Holly Morris believes the sharing of ideas and knowledge is the key to teaching excellence. In that spirit, she wears many hats. Perhaps that is the reason the Society of Teaching…
2013-03-05T13:48:12.507	Princess Auto Foundation commits additional $50,000 to CNA bursary	CNA NEWS	2013	March 5, 2013 CNA NEWS Princess Auto Foundation commits additional $50,000 to CNA bursary The Princess Auto Foundation (PAF) recently donated an additional $50,000 to its endowment fund with College of the North Atlantic (CNA), bringing their total commitment to over…
2013-03-04T12:14:25.090	RDC supporting snowboard design and durability through R&D	CNA NEWS	2013	March 4, 2013 CNA NEWS RDC supporting snowboard design and durability through R&D The Research & Development Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC) is investing $10,300 towards a research project in western Newfoundland that will enhance the design and…
2013-03-01T15:53:25.640	CNA student competing in regional exposition	CNA NEWS	2013	March 1, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA student competing in regional exposition STEPHENVILLE, NL – The best and the brightest are gathering in Halifax today to compete in the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition – Atlantic Canada, and among the hopefuls for the…
2013-02-28T16:22:56.243	RDC invests $1.7 million in academic-led research and development	CNA NEWS	2013	February 28, 2013 CNA NEWS RDC invests $1.7 million in academic-led research and development Deepwater seabed surveying, navigation and control systems for field robots, and improving cyber security measures are among the 10 academic-led research and development projects…
2013-02-28T12:05:07.450	CNA and State of Qatar renew Comprehensive Agreement	CNA NEWS	2013	February 28, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA and State of Qatar renew Comprehensive Agreement College of the North Atlantic (CNA), Newfoundland and Labrador’s public college and the State of Qatar announced today, in Qatar, that the Canadian and Qatari partners have agreed…
2013-02-27T16:03:07.950	CNA student entrepreneur named provincial champion	CNA NEWS	2013	February 27, 2013 CNA NEWS CNA student entrepreneur named provincial champion Scott Butt, owner of Rustic Creations and full-time student at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, has been named Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2013 Student Entrepreneur…
2013-02-25T15:34:15.720	College students test their skills and knowledge	CNA NEWS	2013	February 25, 2013 CNA NEWS College students test their skills and knowledge The construction/industrial electrician student at College of the North Atlantic’s Corner Brook Campus put his skills up against classmate Stephen Gardiner in an in-house Skills…
2013-02-19T13:57:10.560	VOCM Cares Foundation commits $12,500 to CNA award	CNA NEWS	2013	February 19, 2013 CNA NEWS VOCM Cares Foundation commits $12,500 to CNA award The VOCM Cares Foundation has renewed the Paul Magee Memorial Award with a commitment of $12,500 over five years with College of the North Atlantic (CNA). The award was originally…
2013-02-15T13:55:02.760	Test run; Millwrights make wheelchair-accessible bobsled for Cook’s Quest	CNA NEWS	2013	February 15, 2013 CNA NEWS Test run; Millwrights make wheelchair-accessible bobsled for Cook’s Quest CORNER BROOK — First they built him a contraption so he could remove snow from his driveway. Now millwright students have constructed a special bobsled so Mike Johnson can take…
2013-01-22T11:06:40.673	Bell and Bell Aliant fund mental health first aid training at CNA	CNA NEWS	2013	January 22, 2013 CNA NEWS Bell and Bell Aliant fund mental health first aid training at CNA Today, Bell and Bell Aliant announced $15,000 in funding for the implementation of an innovative mental health initiative with College of the North Atlantic (CNA). Funded through…
2013-01-16T14:51:41.693	Making life a little easier for city man	CNA NEWS	2013	January 16, 2013 CNA NEWS Making life a little easier for city man Mike Johnson may have an ironworker’s union tattoo on his upper right arm, but that won’t stop him from getting a helping hand from the millwright apprentice students at College of…
2013-01-16T11:14:52.590	CNIB celebrates its 100th Eye Safety Workshop with CNA students	CNA NEWS	2013	January 16, 2013 CNA NEWS CNIB celebrates its 100th Eye Safety Workshop with CNA students CNIB marked an eye safety milestone in Newfoundland and Labrador as it partnered with College of the North Atlantic (CNA) to host its 100th Eye Safety Workshop today. The event…
2012-12-17T13:21:50.333	CNA presents awards and scholarships	CNA NEWS	2012	December 17, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA presents awards and scholarships Stephenville, NL - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) campuses across the province recently awarded 315 awards and scholarships totaling $284,487. Each year, CNA’s Awards Program…
2012-12-07T13:54:42.967	CNA graduate tops international IT competition	CNA NEWS	2012	December 7, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA graduate tops international IT competition A recent College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate is the winner of an international information technology and computer networking competition. Brian Forward, who completed…
2012-11-29T15:03:59.860	CNA campuses join CBC Turkey Drive	CNA NEWS	2012	November 29, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA campuses join CBC Turkey Drive All campuses of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will once again serve as collection points for the annual CBC Turkeys for Christmas Drive. This year’s drive runs from Monday,…
2012-11-28T13:18:58.133	Corner Brook cabinetmaker wins bronze at WorldSkills Americas Competition	CNA NEWS	2012	November 28, 2012 CNA NEWS Corner Brook cabinetmaker wins bronze at WorldSkills Americas Competition After years of hard work, months of preparation and over 20-hours of competition, Justin Bennett is officially an internationally recognized cabinetmaker, taking a bronze medal at…
2012-11-27T15:03:17.927	Students excel at annual Business Case Competition	CNA NEWS	2012	November 27, 2012 CNA NEWS Students excel at annual Business Case Competition Three students from College of the North Atlantic’s Grand Falls-Windsor campus came out on top of the 10th annual Business Case Competition, held November 24 and 25. The team of…
2012-11-26T14:22:33.480	Hands on for Herlidan	CNA NEWS	2012	November 26, 2012 CNA NEWS Hands on for Herlidan Growing up, John Herlidan spent a lot of time with his mechanic father in the garage, so it was no surprise when John decided to take a trade that allowed him to work with his…
2012-11-19T13:01:40.913	Office Administration cares	CNA NEWS	2012	November 19, 2012 CNA NEWS Office Administration cares The second-year students of the Office Administration program at Corner Brook campus recently raised $946.15 for the Western Region’s Canadian Red Cross by participating in the…
2012-11-19T12:10:09.123	Through Global Lens winner announced	CNA NEWS	2012	November 19, 2012 CNA NEWS Through Global Lens winner announced In celebration of the 2012 International Education Week (Nov. 12-16), College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) International Services Office organized the fourth annual Through Global…
2012-11-14T09:38:59.280	Architectural students contribute to Habitat for Humanity	CNA NEWS	2012	November 14, 2012 CNA NEWS Architectural students contribute to Habitat for Humanity St. John’s, NL - The second and third-year students of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Architectural Engineering Technology program are gaining some hands-on experience and…
2012-11-09T09:46:47.623	CNA instructor cooks up bronze medal in Culinary Olympics	CNA NEWS	2012	November 9, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA instructor cooks up bronze medal in Culinary Olympics Roger Andrews took home a bronze medal from the Culinary Olympics in Germany in October to join the ranks of those deemed the best in the world. Roger, a chef instructor at the…
2012-11-08T12:18:30.733	CNA campuses support Janeway's Jamarama	CNA NEWS	2012	November 8, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA campuses support Janeway's Jamarama College of the North Atlantic faculty, staff and students pitched in for sick children on Friday, October 26, by wearing their pyjamas to work and class. More than $3,100 was…
2012-11-06T14:54:45.020	CNA’s Qatar campus celebrates A Decade of Excellence	CNA NEWS	2012	November 6, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA’s Qatar campus celebrates A Decade of Excellence Ten years ago College of the North Atlantic (CNA) made history with its international campus in the Middle East State of Qatar. College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) was the…
2012-11-06T13:44:27.277	CNA graduate to compete on the world stage	CNA NEWS	2012	November 6, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA graduate to compete on the world stage Justin Bennett, a Skills Canada Competitor and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate, has been offered the opportunity to travel to the WorldSkills Americas Competition in…
2012-10-25T09:22:40.697	CNA recognized for excellence in workforce development	CNA NEWS	2012	October 25, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA recognized for excellence in workforce development College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Office of Contract Training and Continuing Education (CT/CE) has been recognized as a leader in corporate training activities. The first…
2012-10-23T15:28:29.697	Textiles instructor featured in Studio Magazine	CNA NEWS	2012	October 23, 2012 CNA NEWS Textiles instructor featured in Studio Magazine CNA instructor Susan Furneaux, of the Textiles: Craft and Apparel Design program, has been featured in the current issue of Studio Magazine, a publication which focuses on fine…
2012-10-16T08:46:48.060	Future careers in focus on Industry Day 2012	CNA NEWS	2012	October 16, 2012 CNA NEWS Future careers in focus on Industry Day 2012 Over 70 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students will get valuable job experience through Industry Day 2012. The third annual event, a partnered initiative between the…
2012-10-10T15:53:35.113	CNA students taking part in MusicNL Week 2012	CNA NEWS	2012	October 10, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA students taking part in MusicNL Week 2012 Some 30 Music Industry and Performance (MIP) and Recording Arts (RA) students will travel to St. John’s on Friday, Oct. 12 for a portion of Music Newfoundland and Labrador’s…
2012-10-10T15:52:15.250	Awards and bursaries awarded at Gander campus	CNA NEWS	2012	October 10, 2012 CNA NEWS Awards and bursaries awarded at Gander campus Students enrolled in several industrial trades programs at Gander campus received a number of awards and bursaries on October 10. David Gardner of St. John’s, Stephen Halley of St.…
2012-10-05T09:08:36.907	Continuing to lend a helping hand in New Orleans	CNA NEWS	2012	October 5, 2012 CNA NEWS Continuing to lend a helping hand in New Orleans The Fry Family Foundation continues to make a difference to a number of people – not only to students in Newfoundland and Labrador who are attending College of the North Atlantic…
2012-10-03T12:26:53.937	CNA supports literacy through sponsorship	CNA NEWS	2012	October 3, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA supports literacy through sponsorship The 21st anniversary of the annual Peter Gzowski Invitational (PGI) golf tournament for literacy was held in St. John’s in June. Founded by Canadian broadcaster, writer and…
2012-10-02T09:56:57.753	Qatar and Canada partner for a sustainable world	QAT	2012	October 2, 2012 QAT Qatar and Canada partner for a sustainable world By Tanya Alexander Pillar of progress It’s no surprise Qatar has reached the status of richest country on the globe. With its vast oil reserves discovered in the 1930s and with the…
2012-09-27T10:37:17.533	SIFE Clarenville students attending international conference	CNA NEWS	2012	September 27, 2012 CNA NEWS SIFE Clarenville students attending international conference Six students and three faculty members from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Clarenville Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team will attend the 2012 SIFE World Cup in…
2012-09-26T10:39:45.420	CNA students to participate in Atlanti-con this weekend	CNA NEWS	2012	September 26, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA students to participate in Atlanti-con this weekend A number of students and graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Video Game Design program will be taking part in a game development jam as part of Atlanti-con later…
2012-09-25T11:48:03.347	CNA supports Envirothon students	CNA NEWS	2012	September 25, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA supports Envirothon students Earlier this summer, Deer Lake’s Elwood High School Envirothon Team, Enviropedia, represented Newfoundland and Labrador in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA at the Canon Envirothon.…
2012-09-21T15:31:50.673	Privacy breach at Ridge Road campus	CNA NEWS	2012	September 21, 2012 CNA NEWS Privacy breach at Ridge Road campus Officials at College of the North Atlantic’s Engineering Technology Centre (Ridge Road campus) have been made aware that a document containing personal information about students…
2012-09-20T13:50:49.520	Signing of Letter of Intent and Memorandum of Understanding	CNA NEWS	2012	September 20, 2012 CNA NEWS Signing of Letter of Intent and Memorandum of Understanding Two Canadian Educational and Learning Institutions, today, signed a letter of intent and a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment to…
2012-09-18T14:30:02.830	Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Bursary winner announced	CNA NEWS	2012	September 18, 2012 CNA NEWS Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Bursary winner announced Sally Stratton, of Ladle Cove on the Bonavista Peninsula, has been selected as the recipient of the Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Bursary at College of the North…
2012-08-29T15:08:15.460	Connecting students, businesses and community	CNA NEWS	2012	August 29, 2012 CNA NEWS Connecting students, businesses and community Students attending post-secondary institutions in Corner Brook have a series of special events to look forward to this year. Campus City Connect is a joint project between College…
2012-08-16T14:57:32.557	CNA and WRDC partnership leads to program milestone	CNA NEWS	2012	August 16, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA and WRDC partnership leads to program milestone College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) celebrated the milestone of 50 offerings of the Orientation to Trades and Technology…
2012-08-16T10:32:58.410	CNA-Q celebrates 8th annual graduation	QAT	2012	August 16, 2012 QAT CNA-Q celebrates 8th annual graduation College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) international campus, College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) celebrated its eighth graduation ceremony in Doha, Qatar June 25. CNA-Q’s…
2012-08-15T13:03:14.437	Would you be ready?	CNA NEWS	2012	August 15, 2012 CNA NEWS Would you be ready? “What can I do to make my world better for your kids, my kids, my family, your family, and to ensure at your deepest and darkest moment that there is a shining light at the other…
2012-08-09T10:16:15.273	Research leads student to CNA - and a great career	CNA NEWS	2012	August 9, 2012 CNA NEWS Research leads student to CNA - and a great career After massive layoffs at the helicopter plant he worked for in Gander as a Computer Numerical Control operator, Gordon Marshall decided it was time for a career change. The…
2012-08-08T12:45:46.343	Coast-to-coast short film production	CNA NEWS	2012	August 8, 2012 CNA NEWS Coast-to-coast short film production The National Film Board (NFB) of Canada has teamed up with College of the North Atlantic for the 3D animated short Impromptu. Digital Animation Instructor James Grace is…
2012-08-07T11:49:55.760	Burin student wins free tuition	CNA NEWS	2012	August 7, 2012 CNA NEWS Burin student wins free tuition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has announced the winner of the Spring Orientation grand prize draw. Caitlin Drake of Burin will receive one year of free tuition, valued at up…
2012-08-02T14:18:49.183	Keeping the big rigs moving	CNA NEWS	2012	August 2, 2012 CNA NEWS Keeping the big rigs moving “I don’t like small cars – I don’t like playing with dinkies, but transports and dump trucks – that always interested me.” From the time he was a seven-year-old Ian Jacobs, 35, of…
2012-07-31T15:41:23.050	Journalism career brings Ryan Crocker full circle – and back home	CNA NEWS	2012	July 31, 2012 CNA NEWS Journalism career brings Ryan Crocker full circle – and back home It’s never been about recognition for Ryan Crocker – it’s all about the journey. This dedication to storytelling has garnered him 10 awards during his career for writing,…
2012-07-30T15:04:22.360	Medical Laboratory students to finish second year in St. John’s	CNA NEWS	2012	July 30, 2012 CNA NEWS Medical Laboratory students to finish second year in St. John’s Grand Falls-Windsor – Fourteen Medical Laboratory Sciences students from College of the North Atlantic’s Grand Falls-Windsor campus will complete the second year of their program…
2012-07-25T14:06:45.043	Move over Michelin Man	CNA NEWS	2012	July 25, 2012 CNA NEWS Move over Michelin Man Despite her last name, Arlene Michelin says before she enrolled in the Automotive Service Technician program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), she couldn’t even change a…
2012-07-23T14:19:14.623	A unique combination	CNA NEWS	2012	July 23, 2012 CNA NEWS A unique combination Jaclyn Humphries, 27, has always been drawn to design. With a father showcasing his creativity in construction and a mother who sewed most of their clothing, she believes a talent…
2012-07-19T15:23:26.583	Technology student looking forward to military career	CNA NEWS	2012	July 19, 2012 CNA NEWS Technology student looking forward to military career Even while in junior high, Stephanie Williams of Deer Lake knew she would eventually pursue a career in electronics. She was also pretty sure that with its low tuition cost and…
2012-07-16T13:27:41.250	Community Studies graduate finds fulfillment with non-profit agency	CNA NEWS	2012	July 16, 2012 CNA NEWS Community Studies graduate finds fulfillment with non-profit agency Amelia White was searching for direction when she found the Community Studies program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA). She had begun her post-secondary education by…
2012-07-13T09:35:02.050	CNA President clarifies employee and program reductions	CNA NEWS	2012	July 13, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA President clarifies employee and program reductions A fiscal and academic review, including an assessment of enrolment history and current application level, at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has resulted in the institution…
2012-07-03T09:55:52.063	Graphic Communications features cutting-edge technology	CNA NEWS	2012	July 3, 2012 CNA NEWS Graphic Communications features cutting-edge technology Web publishing and affordable laser printers have had an impact on the printing industry. After researching new trends in printing, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has…
2012-06-28T14:53:02.873	Checking in on a rewarding career	CNA NEWS	2012	June 28, 2012 CNA NEWS Checking in on a rewarding career Dwayne Stratton knows hard work, determination, and the right schooling can take you a long way in your chosen career. He’s held many jobs in the hotel industry and credits that…
2012-06-27T15:29:30.940	Class of 2012 at CNA-Q includes students from 26 countries	CNA NEWS	2012	June 27, 2012 CNA NEWS Class of 2012 at CNA-Q includes students from 26 countries College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) celebrated its eighth graduation ceremony on June 25, 2012. CNA-Q’s Class of 2012 is comprised of 248 graduates including 118 Qatari…
2012-06-21T15:27:54.447	CNA and Greenland sign agreement for training opportunities	CNA NEWS	2012	June 21, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA and Greenland sign agreement for training opportunities College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Building and Construction School of Greenland (BCS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, which will see the institutions…
2012-06-19T14:19:19.893	CNA presents inaugural James Sellars Apprenticeship Awards	CNA NEWS	2012	June 19, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA presents inaugural James Sellars Apprenticeship Awards Six College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students have been selected as the first recipients of the James Sellars Apprenticeship Awards. The awards are funded by the Fry Family…
2012-06-07T13:14:26.133	Summer Brunch	CNA NEWS	2012	June 7, 2012 CNA NEWS Summer Brunch What could be better on a hot summer day than a great sandwich, paired with a crisp salad and a tropical drink? Check out this Cuban-themed summer brunch, from Chef Jay Stuckless,…
2012-06-07T11:58:24.553	CNA hosts Canspell Regional Spelling Bee	CNA NEWS	2012	June 7, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA hosts Canspell Regional Spelling Bee College of the North Atlantic hosted the Telegram Postmedia Canspell Spelling Bee in March, where Jennifer Mong was crowned the winner for the second year in a row. The 12-year-old…
2012-06-07T11:43:48.767	Navigating change	CNA NEWS	2012	June 7, 2012 CNA NEWS Navigating change Change was the name of the game on April 27 as 19 executive assistants from colleges in the Atlantic region gathered at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville for a change…
2012-06-04T15:23:13.343	There’s an app for that!	CNA NEWS	2012	June 4, 2012 CNA NEWS There’s an app for that! With the onset of the digital age, consumers are deeply attached to their mobile devices. Just look around - at work, home, in the streets, on buses, in airports, in restaurants...…
2012-05-31T16:56:58.040	Appointments Made to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors	CNA NEWS	2012	May 31, 2012 CNA NEWS Appointments Made to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors The Honourable Joan Burke, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, today announced appointments to College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors, including the appointment…
2012-05-31T11:25:25.810	Women in IT conference recap	CNA NEWS	2012	May 31, 2012 CNA NEWS Women in IT conference recap Earlier this month the CIPS NL Women in IT conference was held simultaneously at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive and Corner Brook campuses. CIPS recently…
2012-05-30T14:05:04.280	CNA students take four medals at Skills Canada national competition	CNA NEWS	2012	May 30, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA students take four medals at Skills Canada national competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students led the way to the medals for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at the national Skills Canada competition, held May 14-16 in Edmonton, AB.…
2012-05-28T10:31:44.083	Burin-based Research and Development to Support Commercial Activity	CNA NEWS	2012	May 28, 2012 CNA NEWS Burin-based Research and Development to Support Commercial Activity The Provincial Government is contributing $175,000 to College of the North Atlantic for the development of key infrastructure, which will house nationally-recognized research and…
2012-05-25T15:17:58.037	CNA salutes Darryl Fry on hall of fame induction	CNA NEWS	2012	May 25, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA salutes Darryl Fry on hall of fame induction A long-time supporter of students at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was inducted into the Junior Achievement of Newfoundland and Labrador 2012 Business Hall of Fame at a…
2012-05-25T11:30:51.087	Strong national presence for CNA SIFE teams	CNA NEWS	2012	May 25, 2012 CNA NEWS Strong national presence for CNA SIFE teams College of the North Atlantic (CNA) had a strong presence at the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) National Exposition which took place May 7-9 in Calgary. The competition…
2012-05-23T13:41:40.243	CNA expands training opportunities with $1M Hibernia grant	CNA NEWS	2012	May 23, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA expands training opportunities with $1M Hibernia grant A $1.03 million investment by Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC) will establish two initiatives at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) to expand access to…
2012-05-15T10:35:50.927	CNA instructor awarded national grant for partnership with Vale	CNA NEWS	2012	May 15, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA instructor awarded national grant for partnership with Vale College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has been selected by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) as the only Atlantic Canadian college to receive a new…
2012-05-07T13:55:16.420	SIFE Clarenville prepares for national competition	CNA NEWS	2012	May 7, 2012 CNA NEWS SIFE Clarenville prepares for national competition The saying “give a man a fish and he will eat for a day – teach him how to fish and he will eat for a lifetime” is as true today as ever. In fact, it has also been the…
2012-04-24T14:25:30.277	Travel Warrior	CNA NEWS	2012	April 24, 2012 CNA NEWS Travel Warrior On a mild, snowless Nov. 24 night, Maurice Holloway was opening Christmas gifts with wife Laurie and four-month-old daughter Sydney at their home in Gander. The Holloways didn’t…
2012-04-19T14:51:05.710	CNA team scores big with SAFE Work NL	CNA NEWS	2012	April 19, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA team scores big with SAFE Work NL The final game of the post-secondary edition of SAFE Work NL’s Who Wants to Save a Life?, was played April 10 at the Marine Institute in St. John’s, with College of the North…
2012-04-19T12:04:38.840	Clarenville student wins free tuition in CNA’s Winter Crew contest	CNA NEWS	2012	April 19, 2012 CNA NEWS Clarenville student wins free tuition in CNA’s Winter Crew contest Olivia Best of Swift Current, NL, has been awarded a voucher for $1,452, the cost of one year’s tuition at Newfoundland and Labrador’s public college, after being named the winner…
2012-04-12T14:40:50.253	Students place second in international CASE competition	CNA NEWS	2012	April 12, 2012 CNA NEWS Students place second in international CASE competition Ten teams participated in the International Business Case Competition at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) campus in the Middle East State of Qatar March 23-25. CNA’s Team…
2012-04-09T14:14:56.990	Journalism diploma leads to Titanic opportunity	CNA NEWS	2012	April 9, 2012 CNA NEWS Journalism diploma leads to Titanic opportunity Melissa Dwyer says she’s always been an outgoing person who loves to communicate with people, so it’s no big surprise that she’d find work as an event planner. What might be…
2012-04-05T14:57:19.340	There's a map for that	CNA NEWS	2012	April 5, 2012 CNA NEWS There's a map for that The Town of St. Anthony will soon be done with digging through old paper maps and outdated atlases, as it prepares to go digital through a new project that will recreate the town's…
2012-04-05T10:21:26.207	CNA students shine at provincial skills competition	CNA NEWS	2012	April 5, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA students shine at provincial skills competition Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador hosted its 15th Annual Skills Canada Provincial Competition on Friday, March 30, 2012. Over 200 competitors from across the province…
2012-04-02T12:11:09.353	Live in front of thousands	QAT	2012	April 2, 2012 QAT Live in front of thousands By James Churchill Students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) rocked the Persian Gulf on March 20. A band consisting of Music industry & Performance students and Recording…
2012-03-16T12:27:39.343	Newfoundland teams clean-up at regional SIFE competition	CNA NEWS	2012	March 16, 2012 CNA NEWS Newfoundland teams clean-up at regional SIFE competition Students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Memorial University laid claim to almost every challenge in which they competed at the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship…
2012-03-16T12:21:34.020	Research & Development Corporation supports researchers at CNA	CNA NEWS	2012	March 16, 2012 CNA NEWS Research & Development Corporation supports researchers at CNA Two research projects at the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are receiving a $239,500 investment through the Research & Development Corporation (RDC) that will expand…
2012-02-24T15:55:31.680	Through Global Lens	CNA NEWS	2012	February 24, 2012 CNA NEWS Through Global Lens In Celebration of the 2011 International Education Week (November 14th to 18th), College of the North Atlantic's International Services Office organized the 3rd annual “Through…
2012-02-23T16:47:07.973	CNA's applied research projects featured in national publication	CNA NEWS	2012	February 23, 2012 CNA NEWS CNA's applied research projects featured in national publication College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Office of Applied Research (OAR) has been featured in a national publication recently issued by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges…
2012-02-20T15:57:41.597	Hebron and Hibernia projects fund scholarships for female youth	CNA NEWS	2012	February 20, 2012 CNA NEWS Hebron and Hibernia projects fund scholarships for female youth The Hebron and Hibernia projects will provide a total of $200,000 to create two scholarship funds for young women interested in exploring trades and technology occupations in the…
2012-01-30T09:00:02.920	Reported CNA expansion plans not accurate	CNA NEWS	2012	January 30, 2012 CNA NEWS Reported CNA expansion plans not accurate Stephenville, NL - Recent news stories concerning a budget submission to the provincial government containing a proposed expansion to College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA)…
2012-01-26T08:48:09.040	Office Administration students support Red Cross	CNA NEWS	2012	January 26, 2012 CNA NEWS Office Administration students support Red Cross Second year Office Administration students raised $906 for the Canadian Red Cross’s Walk for Humanity in October 2011. The monies raised are used to provide healthcare equipment so…
2012-01-20T15:04:11.103	The Western Star partners with college on survey	CNA NEWS	2012	January 20, 2012 CNA NEWS The Western Star partners with college on survey The following article is reprinted with permission from The Western Star. The Western Star and the College of the North Atlantic are teaming up to carry out a newspaper market…
2012-01-17T16:29:56.693	Placentia campus takes first prize	CNA NEWS	2012	January 17, 2012 CNA NEWS Placentia campus takes first prize Congratulations to the Placentia campus for winning first place with their float in the annual Santa Claus parade! A team of dedicated volunteers put in untold hours to build the…
2011-12-21T11:38:56.197	No place like home	CNA NEWS	2011	December 21, 2011 CNA NEWS No place like home As a teenager, Paul Parsons made the momentous decision to head to the west coast of Canada. He sold his hockey gear to pay for the plane ticket, never expecting the move would…
2011-12-20T15:04:55.380	Endless opportunities	CNA NEWS	2011	December 20, 2011 CNA NEWS Endless opportunities Keir Madsen’s love of aviation began with daily rides to work in a helicopter. Since those two years spent working for a geological exploration company, the whirling helicopter…
2011-12-19T15:29:27.333	Mitten Tree warms hands and hearts	CNA NEWS	2011	December 19, 2011 CNA NEWS Mitten Tree warms hands and hearts Students and staff at College of the North Atlantic’s Headquarters and Bay St. George campus celebrated the season of giving with a Holiday Mitten Tree, which they decorated with…
2011-12-08T14:40:28.737	Oh, Canada! Land of my dreams!	QAT	2011	December 8, 2011 QAT Oh, Canada! Land of my dreams! by Irene O'Brien This year will be the first time in memory that I have been outside the country for Canada Day. I was not prepared for this to be an issue. Back in Logy Bay, NL,…
2011-12-07T15:47:16.983	Students excel in CASE competition	CNA NEWS	2011	December 7, 2011 CNA NEWS Students excel in CASE competition Seven teams participated in the ninth annual Business Case competition, held at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand-Falls Windsor campus Dec. 2-3. R.J.T. Consulting took…
2011-12-05T14:17:55.340	Qatar Project Office wins international awards	QAT	2011	December 5, 2011 QAT Qatar Project Office wins international awards College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Qatar Project Office (QPO) has been recognized by the 2011 MarCom Awards – an international competition sponsored by the Association of…
2011-11-25T13:02:31.417	CNA Burin campus making waves in applied research	CNA NEWS	2011	November 25, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA Burin campus making waves in applied research Researchers at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Burin campus are developing a pump which has the potential to benefit isolated communities and could result in the development…
2011-11-24T13:24:34.887	College of the North Atlantic talks turkey	CNA NEWS	2011	November 24, 2011 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic talks turkey All 17 campuses of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will once again serve as collection points for the annual CBC Turkeys for Christmas Drive. This year’s drive runs from…
2011-11-21T10:29:54.173	CNA wins international awards	CNA NEWS	2011	November 21, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA wins international awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was among numerous organizations honoured during the 2011 MarCom Awards, an international awards competition that recognizes outstanding…
2011-11-18T10:37:03.723	I don’t watch movies, I make them	CNA NEWS	2011	November 18, 2011 CNA NEWS I don’t watch movies, I make them Kayla LaSaga grew up dreaming of the day she’d be an architect, but life had other plans. Instead, rubbing elbows with the stars is just another day at the office for a production…
2011-11-17T14:49:43.603	A smoother transition to university	CNA NEWS	2011	November 17, 2011 CNA NEWS A smoother transition to university There are many routes a student can take when trying to earn a university degree. One of the best, especially for those students living in rural areas, may be to enroll in a…
2011-11-17T13:29:36.810	Medical Laboratory Assistant program receives national accreditation	CNA NEWS	2011	November 17, 2011 CNA NEWS Medical Laboratory Assistant program receives national accreditation The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand Falls-Windsor campus has been awarded a full, six-year accreditation term by the…
2011-10-28T14:38:01.997	Man behind the blue bin thinks green	CNA NEWS	2011	October 28, 2011 CNA NEWS Man behind the blue bin thinks green Jarrod Peckford is a CNA graduate who was recently featured in a Fort McMurray newspaper. The following article is reprinted with permission from Fort McMurray Today. By Morgan…
2011-10-19T09:18:24.043	Atlantic Canada and the innovation imperative	CNA NEWS	2011	October 19, 2011 CNA NEWS Atlantic Canada and the innovation imperative The following letter to the editor, by The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, appeared in the Chronicle Herald on October 7, 2011. It is reprinted here by…
2011-10-17T12:01:00.223	New VP of Academics announced for College of the North Atlantic-Qatar	QAT	2011	October 17, 2011 QAT New VP of Academics announced for College of the North Atlantic-Qatar Stephenville, NL – College of the North Atlantic’s Qatar campus, CNA-Q, will be joined by a new executive member in the coming weeks. Norris Eaton was named Vice-President of…
2011-10-14T14:26:15.680	New VP of Academics announced for College of the North Atlantic-Qatar	CNA NEWS	2011	October 14, 2011 CNA NEWS New VP of Academics announced for College of the North Atlantic-Qatar College of the North Atlantic’s Qatar (CNA-Q) campus will be joined by a new executive member in the coming weeks. Norris Eaton was named Vice-President of Academics today by…
2011-10-13T09:39:45.473	NLCA and CNA Industry Day activities expanded for 2011	CNA NEWS	2011	October 13, 2011 CNA NEWS NLCA and CNA Industry Day activities expanded for 2011 A partnered initiative between the Newfoundland & Labrador Construction Association (NLCA) and College of the North Atlantic (CNA), supported by the Newfoundland and Labrador…
2011-10-03T09:57:36.773	Sweet success at Relay For Life	CNA NEWS	2011	October 3, 2011 CNA NEWS Sweet success at Relay For Life The CNA Cupcakes for the Cure have made a lasting impression on their local Relay For Life. Composed of employees from Headquarters and the Bay St. George campus along with some of…
2011-09-12T13:07:44.407	Project could influence ambulance policy	CNA NEWS	2011	September 12, 2011 CNA NEWS Project could influence ambulance policy CORNER BROOK — When Madison Muggridge presented her major project to classmates and invited guests earlier this year, she thought it was all over and done with. The Pasadena native…
2011-08-30T09:52:41.457	Winning free tuition makes life easier for CNA student	CNA NEWS	2011	August 30, 2011 CNA NEWS Winning free tuition makes life easier for CNA student College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has announced the winners of the 2011 Summer Crew contest. Kelsey Maidment of Lower Island Cove couldn’t have been happier with the news that…
2011-08-29T14:44:27.930	Girls GETT in on the action	CNA NEWS	2011	August 29, 2011 CNA NEWS Girls GETT in on the action The smell of fresh sawdust is the first sign there’s something going on at the College of the North Atlantic in St. Anthony. Walking down the hallway towards the workshop, the…
2011-08-23T13:27:13.333	Government of Canada investment in CNA benefits manufacturing industry	CNA NEWS	2011	August 23, 2011 CNA NEWS Government of Canada investment in CNA benefits manufacturing industry Manufacturing firms on the Burin Peninsula will soon be able to fulfill their quality assurance requirements much closer to their operations thanks to an investment from the…
2011-08-18T11:42:39.887	CNA launches new Facebook page	CNA NEWS	2011	August 18, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA launches new Facebook page College of the North Atlantic (CNA) launched a redesigned official Facebook page this week, increasing the integration of this popular social networking application into its…
2011-08-17T13:58:28.527	Ride for Dad marks 10 years	CNA NEWS	2011	August 17, 2011 CNA NEWS Ride for Dad marks 10 years The Motorcycle Ride for Dad is the biggest annual motorcycle event dedicated to fighting prostate cancer through research and awareness. About 140 riders registered for the 2010…
2011-08-11T15:18:56.700	CNA website draws interest in Qatar, recognized with awards	QAT	2011	August 11, 2011 QAT CNA website draws interest in Qatar, recognized with awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has again been recognized by the international APEX Awards for Publication Excellence with two awards for 2011. The first – One and Two…
2011-08-10T09:42:35.497	A fashion show with a difference	CNA NEWS	2011	August 10, 2011 CNA NEWS A fashion show with a difference Business Administration instructors Michael Crant and Judy Woolridge cooked up a novel project for their students this spring. They were looking for a practical way for their first…
2011-08-10T09:26:56.133	Pink takes priority at Carbonear campus	CNA NEWS	2011	August 10, 2011 CNA NEWS Pink takes priority at Carbonear campus Community Studies students organized a Stand Up To Bullying day at the Carbonear campus on February 23, 2011. The goal was to bring awareness to the issue of bullying and encourage…
2011-08-10T09:02:30.163	Textiles student wins national competition	CNA NEWS	2011	August 10, 2011 CNA NEWS Textiles student wins national competition Congratulations to College of the North Atlantic student Rebecca Edwards who won first place in the costumes category of Fabricville’s national “I Love Fashion” contest. Rebecca’s…
2011-08-09T15:12:08.977	CNA students walk for R.E.A.L.	CNA NEWS	2011	August 9, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA students walk for R.E.A.L. Community Recreation Leadership I students at the Prince Philip Drive campus raised $1,570 in support of the St. John’s Recreation Experiences and Leisure (R.E.A.L.) program. As…
2011-08-09T14:21:49.260	40 Years of Wedded Bliss!	CNA NEWS	2011	August 9, 2011 CNA NEWS 40 Years of Wedded Bliss! Congratulations to Harold and Grace (Appleby) Noel on their 40th wedding anniversary. Harold and Grace are retired CNA employees who were real sparks at the Clarenville campus and…
2011-08-03T09:35:59.567	CNA-Qatar students take in prestigious Canadian event	QAT	2011	August 3, 2011 QAT CNA-Qatar students take in prestigious Canadian event Team Newfoundland and Labrador had a special cheering section at the Skills Canada Competition this year. A group of seven students and instructors from College of the North…
2011-08-02T12:04:57.173	Meet our President!	CNA NEWS	2011	August 2, 2011 CNA NEWS Meet our President! Ms. Ann Marie Vaughan officially started in her role as President of College of the North Atlantic on Monday, August 1. In order to better introduce herself to many staff and…
2011-07-29T15:05:02.140	Virtual characters earn real awards for CNA students	CNA NEWS	2011	July 29, 2011 CNA NEWS Virtual characters earn real awards for CNA students Two College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students are making their mark on the national scene, after winning awards for their digital animation work. Micah Smith and Tymur Markunin…
2011-07-28T12:07:20.273	Grand Falls-Windsor Campus gets new Skilled Trades Suite	CNA NEWS	2011	July 28, 2011 CNA NEWS Grand Falls-Windsor Campus gets new Skilled Trades Suite The Grand Falls-Windsor College of the North Atlantic campus opened its doors to special guests today to celebrate the official opening of a new industrial trades suite which will…
2011-07-27T09:30:03.053	CNA programs recognized by Canadian Forces	CNA NEWS	2011	July 27, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA programs recognized by Canadian Forces Primary Care Paramedicine students at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) can turn a college diploma into a career in the military now that the program is recognized by the…
2011-07-25T15:11:02.670	All Fore! Literacy	CNA NEWS	2011	July 25, 2011 CNA NEWS All Fore! Literacy The Children’s Literacy Festival, hosted at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Prince Philip Drive campus as part of the Peter Gzowski Invitational (PGI) Literacy Event, saw…
2011-07-22T14:20:12.247	BMO completes five year scholarship commitment	CNA NEWS	2011	July 22, 2011 CNA NEWS BMO completes five year scholarship commitment College of the North Atlantic (CNA) President Bruce Hollett recently accepted a $10,000 cheque from Linda Lucas, BMO branch manager in Stephenville, marking the fifth instalment in…
2011-07-21T09:30:21.067	Student’s work of art is also a labour of love	CNA NEWS	2011	July 21, 2011 CNA NEWS Student’s work of art is also a labour of love Most people might not immediately see the connection between art and welding, but for Erin Power, it’s simple. “With the money I earn in my trade I can buy the materials I need to…
2011-07-15T08:13:09.507	CNA grads join first Team Canada at Abilympics	CNA NEWS	2011	July 15, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA grads join first Team Canada at Abilympics When Skills Canada sends its first-ever team to the International Abilympics this fall, two of the competitors representing Newfoundland and Labrador will be College of the North…
2011-07-06T10:59:20.860	When cultures collide, people connect:	QAT	2011	July 6, 2011 QAT When cultures collide, people connect: The story of College of the North Atlantic in Qatar By Tanya AlexanderIf you had heard a decade ago that Newfoundland and Labrador’s public education system would be teaching the…
2011-06-29T15:18:53.580	CNA-Q celebrates 7th annual graduation	QAT	2011	June 29, 2011 QAT CNA-Q celebrates 7th annual graduation College of the North Atlantic-Qatar celebrated its seventh graduation ceremony on June 23 with a record number of graduates. CNA-Q’s Class of 2011 comprised 370 students, including…
2011-06-16T11:05:18.937	Recording Arts grad makes a splash with Hey Rosetta!	CNA NEWS	2011	June 16, 2011 CNA NEWS Recording Arts grad makes a splash with Hey Rosetta! By Andrew Pike If you are at all interested in the Newfoundland music scene, chances are you’ve come across Hey Rosetta! at some point. The high profile band has garnered…
2011-06-15T09:07:03.050	Kneading, shaping, and rising in the foodservices industry	CNA NEWS	2011	June 15, 2011 CNA NEWS Kneading, shaping, and rising in the foodservices industry By Andrew Pike Peter Andrews knows how to live a healthy and prosperous lifestyle. In 2007, just before graduating from the Nutrition and Foodservices Management program at College…
2011-06-13T08:50:23.180	CNA students claim eight Skills Canada medals	CNA NEWS	2011	June 13, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA students claim eight Skills Canada medals The 17th Annual Skills Canada National Competition was held in Quebec City, June 1-4 with another strong performance coming from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students. The…
2011-06-09T11:51:18.670	Prizes awarded for student survey	CNA NEWS	2011	June 9, 2011 CNA NEWS Prizes awarded for student survey Prizes were recently given out to the lucky winners of CNA’s Student Satisfaction Survey contest. The main prize of an Apple iPad went to Rick Smith of Gander campus while Charlene…
2011-06-08T14:09:28.393	Sheet metal workers in high demand	CNA NEWS	2011	June 8, 2011 CNA NEWS Sheet metal workers in high demand According to the local union, there’s no better time to be a sheet metal worker in Newfoundland and Labrador. “For the next 10 years there should be pretty steady employment,” says…
2011-06-03T10:38:14.720	Hebron investment establishes new oil and gas training facilities at CNA	CNA NEWS	2011	June 3, 2011 CNA NEWS Hebron investment establishes new oil and gas training facilities at CNA Seal Cove - A $2 million investment by the Hebron Project co-venturers will result in the development of two world-class oil and gas training facilities at College of the North…
2011-06-02T12:35:07.780	Passion for planes becomes lifetime career	CNA NEWS	2011	June 2, 2011 CNA NEWS Passion for planes becomes lifetime career Bruce Peddle can pinpoint the exact moment he fell in love with airplanes. His family lived in St. John’s, but his grandfather had a fishing camp on Newfoundland’s west coast. When…
2011-06-01T09:21:35.303	Fusing unbreakable bonds	CNA NEWS	2011	June 1, 2011 CNA NEWS Fusing unbreakable bonds Bonding is the name of the game for the Blundon family. Patsy Blundon and daughter Jessica both attended CNA’s Welding Engineering Technician program where they were taught by…
2011-06-01T09:13:07.270	Never too late to learn	CNA NEWS	2011	June 1, 2011 CNA NEWS Never too late to learn It’s never too late to go after your dream. Truer words could never apply than in the case of Patsy Blundon. The mother of three has held jobs in many sectors; as a fisherperson, a…
2011-05-19T14:25:32.663	Oh yes, there will be blood!	CNA NEWS	2011	May 19, 2011 CNA NEWS Oh yes, there will be blood! Being arm deep in blood, guts and gore is just another day at the office for Mitchell Stacey. The Clarenville native is the owner of Inde F/X Studio in Ontario, a company which…
2011-05-18T09:00:38.630	Reviving New Orleans	CNA NEWS	2011	May 18, 2011 CNA NEWS Reviving New Orleans By Ashley Fitzpatrick Reprinted with permission from The Telegram (Published May 14, 2011) The image of a phoenix rising from the ashes has a suggestion of rapidity which makes it…
2011-05-13T15:48:15.070	Culture Leads to New Developments in Bonavista-Trinity	CNA NEWS	2011	May 13, 2011 CNA NEWS Culture Leads to New Developments in Bonavista-Trinity Drawing on the cultural resources in the Bonavista-Trinity area of the province, the Bonavista Institute for Cultural Tourism has positioned itself as an authority for cultural…
2011-05-13T13:31:52.290	Ryan J. Smith first student to have independent film picked for Nickel Fest	CNA NEWS	2011	May 13, 2011 CNA NEWS Ryan J. Smith first student to have independent film picked for Nickel Fest By Frank Gale Reprinted with permission from The Western Star (Published May 9, 2011) Ryan J. Smith believes the more hours put into every piece an artist produces, the better the…
2011-05-13T09:58:16.480	CNA helps bring high school students to science competition	CNA NEWS	2011	May 13, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA helps bring high school students to science competition Future scientists at E.A. Butler Central High School in McKay’s were able to participate in the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Scout competition through support from College of…
2011-05-12T15:37:22.650	Premier names new president of College of the North Atlantic	CNA NEWS	2011	May 12, 2011 CNA NEWS Premier names new president of College of the North Atlantic The Honourable Kathy Dunderdale, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Ann Marie Vaughan as President and CEO of College of the North Atlantic.…
2011-05-10T10:53:33.373	Local artist steps into solo album	CNA NEWS	2011	May 10, 2011 CNA NEWS Local artist steps into solo album Stephenville – It’s been a long road back for Tanya Alexander, but with the release of her new solo album Into Your Kiss she’s poised, once again, to make her mark on the…
2011-04-12T15:20:06.533	CNA awards Winter Crew prizes	CNA NEWS	2011	April 12, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA awards Winter Crew prizes College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Winter Crew has hung up their gear for the season and drawn for a number of giveaways. The grand prize winner this year was Susan O’Keefe of…
2011-04-05T13:54:39.390	CNA sending record number of students to national competition	CNA NEWS	2011	April 5, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA sending record number of students to national competition Twenty College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students will help form Team Newfoundland and Labrador at the 17th Annual Skills Canada National Competition in Quebec City, June 1-4 –…
2011-03-25T15:41:13.240	CNA instructor sheds new light on program delivery	CNA NEWS	2011	March 25, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA instructor sheds new light on program delivery Gander - Roxane Rowsell isn’t kidding when she says she ‘wrote the book’ on office administration. With the help of textbook publisher Nelson Education, her comprehensive guide to…
2011-03-24T15:20:30.563	Manufacturing a career opportunity	CNA NEWS	2011	March 24, 2011 CNA NEWS Manufacturing a career opportunity Burin/Halifax – Gerard MacLellan knows where to look when he needs welders and metal fabricators. He turns to the Burin campus of College of the North Atlantic (CNA). MacLellan is…
2011-03-24T15:03:16.827	JUNO 2011 Week begins and JUNO 2010 Legacy announced	CNA NEWS	2011	March 24, 2011 CNA NEWS JUNO 2011 Week begins and JUNO 2010 Legacy announced As the JUNO 2011 40th anniversary celebrations in Toronto, Ontario take place this week (JUNO Awards Broadcast on Sunday, March 27, 2011), the Legacy program from JUNO 2010 in St.…
2011-03-24T14:27:58.110	Helping forecast the weather from Sable Island	CNA NEWS	2011	March 24, 2011 CNA NEWS Helping forecast the weather from Sable Island by Diane Crocker Reprinted with permission from The Western Star (Published March 19, 2011) When thinking about careers Carla Hartley says “you always hope that you could get a fun…
2011-03-24T10:16:42.683	CNA-Q celebrates cultures with 5th Annual Global Village	QAT	2011	March 24, 2011 QAT CNA-Q celebrates cultures with 5th Annual Global Village Dr. Ken MacLeod, President, College of the North Atlantic-Qatar will be joined by His Excellency Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari, Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage to open…
2011-03-18T15:06:15.863	Building community capacity through partnerships	CNA NEWS	2011	March 18, 2011 CNA NEWS Building community capacity through partnerships The best way to foster growth in any community is to have everyone pulling in the same direction. That’s why, from March 15-18, representatives from College of the North Atlantic…
2011-03-17T15:53:04.660	CNA SIFE teams excel at regional competition	CNA NEWS	2011	March 17, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA SIFE teams excel at regional competition Two Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) teams from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) came away winners at the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) regional competition in…
2011-03-16T14:29:07.913	Seal Cove campus celebrates grand reopening	CNA NEWS	2011	March 16, 2011 CNA NEWS Seal Cove campus celebrates grand reopening Senator Fabian Manning was at the College of the North Atlantic's Seal Cove Campus in Conception Bay South yesterday to officially reopen the campus building, which will be…
2011-03-09T14:16:29.563	Machinists find variety of careers with hands-on trade	CNA NEWS	2011	March 9, 2011 CNA NEWS Machinists find variety of careers with hands-on trade Baie Verte/Placentia - Growing up in Renews, Jennifer Dunne spent a lot of time hanging out with her dad in the shed. She always knew she’d end up in the trades but didn’t know…
2011-03-08T11:30:06.743	Federal government supports certification of CNA Aviation program	CNA NEWS	2011	March 8, 2011 CNA NEWS Federal government supports certification of CNA Aviation program College of the North Atlantic is enhancing aviation training at its campus in Gander, N.L., thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada that will see the college move…
2011-03-08T11:21:05.157	Hebron establishes diversity scholarships, research grants	CNA NEWS	2011	March 8, 2011 CNA NEWS Hebron establishes diversity scholarships, research grants The Hebron Project co-venturers have established endowments totaling $1.5 million for women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. The…
2011-03-03T14:33:32.767	Maclean's article boasts advantages of college programs	CNA NEWS	2011	March 3, 2011 CNA NEWS Maclean's article boasts advantages of college programs College of the North Atlantic is getting some national attention for its Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications Specialist program. In the Macleans article The College…
2011-03-03T12:33:18.920	CNA students get experience through professional association	CNA NEWS	2011	March 3, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA students get experience through professional association A pilot project at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is giving Office Administration students valuable experience and boosting their skills inventories, before they start working…
2011-03-02T11:13:29.527	Bricklayer student wins high praise from CNA instructor	CNA NEWS	2011	March 2, 2011 CNA NEWS Bricklayer student wins high praise from CNA instructor Carbonear - Frank Snook says that patience is more than a virtue for aspiring bricklayers – it’s an absolute necessity. Snook is an instructor in the Bricklayer program at College…
2011-02-28T15:39:13.717	CNA honoured for community involvement	CNA NEWS	2011	February 28, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA honoured for community involvement St. John’s – The Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association (NLCA) has named College of the North Atlantic (CNA) as the winner of its Community Leader Award for 2011. CNA…
2011-02-22T11:39:43.233	Federal/Provincial Governments invest in Labrador campuses	CNA NEWS	2011	February 22, 2011 CNA NEWS Federal/Provincial Governments invest in Labrador campuses The energy and mining industries of Newfoundland and Labrador are receiving a boost today with a combined $612,765 investment from the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and…
2011-02-16T11:28:04.490	CNA students’ video game scores at Toronto Film Festival	CNA NEWS	2011	February 16, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA students’ video game scores at Toronto Film Festival Stephenville - A group of students from College of the North Atlantic’s Video Game Design program have won a national competition that will help them ‘level up’ as they start their…
2011-02-11T09:59:55.977	CNA highlights trades training for women at international conference	CNA NEWS	2011	February 11, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA highlights trades training for women at international conference College of the North Atlantic is ready to train women to fill a looming labour shortage in the oil and gas industry. Offering programs for potential machinists, millwrights, heavy…
2011-02-07T15:03:34.127	Fueling the Future highlights Women in Oil and Gas	QAT	2011	February 7, 2011 QAT Fueling the Future highlights Women in Oil and Gas Newfoundland and Labrador boasts an impressive ‘A list’ of industrial developments, including Hebron, Long Harbour, IOC expansion, offshore oil field extensions, Muskrat Falls, and…
2011-02-07T14:48:33.653	CNA-Q celebrates 6th Annual Graduation	QAT	2011	February 7, 2011 QAT CNA-Q celebrates 6th Annual Graduation June 23, 2010, marked the sixth graduation ceremony for College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Middle East campus, with a record number of graduates. College of the North…
2011-02-01T12:11:57.973	CNA Grad gets second shot at Canada Games	CNA NEWS	2011	February 1, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA Grad gets second shot at Canada Games Corner Brook – A College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate has been chosen to participate in the National Artist Program at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax, which run…
2011-01-28T14:52:24.477	New CYFS Training Unit Will Enhance Skills	CNA NEWS	2011	January 28, 2011 CNA NEWS New CYFS Training Unit Will Enhance Skills A new training unit, in partnership with College of the North Atlantic (CNA), will be established to help enhance the skills of the workforce in the Department of Child, Youth and…
2011-01-20T15:21:22.557	First aid trainees get first hand experience in trauma	CNA NEWS	2011	January 20, 2011 CNA NEWS First aid trainees get first hand experience in trauma Reprinted with permission from the Northern Pen Published on January 17th, 2011 Juris Graney As Rick Hynes and James Payne pushed their way through the thicket they could hear a…
2011-01-18T10:23:41.280	CNA mourns the loss of former instructor	CNA NEWS	2011	January 18, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA mourns the loss of former instructor The faculty and staff of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are mourning the loss of Gerry Crewe, retired Chef Instructor at the Prince Philip Drive campus. Gerry passed away last…
2011-01-10T13:34:19.347	CNA helps military retiree adjust to civilian life	CNA NEWS	2011	January 10, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA helps military retiree adjust to civilian life Contrary to popular belief, not every student attending College of the North Atlantic comes straight out of high school on their way to a rewarding career. For many, Newfoundland…
2011-01-05T10:31:45.727	CNA launches new website	CNA NEWS	2011	January 5, 2011 CNA NEWS CNA launches new website Students returning to College of the North Atlantic (CNA) came back to a new year, a new semester and a new look and feel to the college’s website. Stephen Lee, CNA’s manager of…
2010-12-13T16:06:27.490	Knowing your audience	CNA NEWS	2010	December 13, 2010 CNA NEWS Knowing your audience College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has launched a new marketing and recruitment initiative: utilizing the creativity of young minds to attract prospective students. In order to…
2010-12-06T11:22:01.933	Rex Goudie teaches CNA students ins and outs of music industry	CNA NEWS	2010	December 6, 2010 CNA NEWS Rex Goudie teaches CNA students ins and outs of music industry Students enrolled in the Music Industry and Performance (MIP) and Recording Arts programs at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) have a special guest joining them for the end of…
2010-11-25T09:18:12.763	Canada’s paradise woos Middle East students	CNA NEWS	2010	November 25, 2010 CNA NEWS Canada’s paradise woos Middle East students “I’m so glad that I had a chance to visit Newfoundland and Labrador – it’s just a paradise on this planet!” This, from a young man who lives in a location on the globe many of us…
2010-11-22T08:05:22.093	College of the North Atlantic to host first annual Industry Day	CNA NEWS	2010	November 22, 2010 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic to host first annual Industry Day College of the North Atlantic (CNA), in partnership with the Newfoundland & Labrador Construction Association (NLCA), is pleased to announce Industry Day 2010. The event, which…
2010-11-19T14:47:05.607	CNA supports CBC’s Annual Turkeys for Christmas Drive	CNA NEWS	2010	November 19, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA supports CBC’s Annual Turkeys for Christmas Drive College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will be participating in the CBC annual Turkeys for Christmas Drive again this year. The turkey drive will run from Monday, November 22 until…
2010-11-19T12:43:34.997	Taking back her life	CNA NEWS	2010	November 19, 2010 CNA NEWS Taking back her life Published on November 17, 2010 Printed with permission from the Pilot By Pam Snow Sanger overcoming fibromyalgia and returning to music LEWISPORTE – After leaving the music…
2010-11-18T09:20:41.830	Combining the power of the Internet with education	CNA NEWS	2010	November 18, 2010 CNA NEWS Combining the power of the Internet with education Carbonear – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) welcomed Carbonear Collegiate as its newest Cisco Local Academy with the signing of a formal agreement last week. The partnership…
2010-11-08T09:50:51.537	College, economic development associations sign formal agreement	CNA NEWS	2010	November 8, 2010 CNA NEWS College, economic development associations sign formal agreement College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Economic Development Association (NLREDA) will work even more closely now that they’ve signed a…
2010-11-05T13:55:48.163	Flight 491 Legacy Fund supports university and college students	CNA NEWS	2010	November 5, 2010 CNA NEWS Flight 491 Legacy Fund supports university and college students The first students to benefit from the Flight 491 Legacy Fund received scholarships and bursaries at a ceremony at the D. F Cook Recital Hall on Memorial University’s St. John’s…
2010-10-28T14:15:35.630	Enrolment up despite low projections	CNA NEWS	2010	October 28, 2010 CNA NEWS Enrolment up despite low projections Officials at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are crediting innovative recruiting methods for a 10.5 per cent increase in enrolment for 2010/11. College President Bruce Hollett…
2010-10-25T15:31:55.177	High school students to get first-hand look at CNA programs	CNA NEWS	2010	October 25, 2010 CNA NEWS High school students to get first-hand look at CNA programs College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will open its doors to the public on Thursday, November 4, for its 7th annual College Day. High school students, their parents and members of…
2010-10-22T11:09:41.910	Provincial student council elects executive at CNA	CNA NEWS	2010	October 22, 2010 CNA NEWS Provincial student council elects executive at CNA College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA’s) Council of Student Executives (CSE) elected its executive committee for 2010/11 at a meeting in Stephenville on October 16. Edwin Knight, an…
2010-10-21T14:59:52.440	One-of-a-kind publication again recognized	CNA NEWS	2010	October 21, 2010 CNA NEWS One-of-a-kind publication again recognized College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) has been recognized by the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. Having recently garnered attention from several international…
2010-09-30T09:39:27.047	CNA Film and Video Production students win contest	CNA NEWS	2010	September 30, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA Film and Video Production students win contest Connie LaSaga and Ryan Smith will tell you that winning isn’t everything – it’s more about the passion you put into your work. It’s that passion that helped them capture a recent…
2010-09-23T10:17:53.010	Teensy tiny technology	CNA NEWS	2010	September 23, 2010 CNA NEWS Teensy tiny technology Published on September 21st, 2010 Printed with permission from the Aurora Svjetlana (Lana) Vrbanic Bigger’s not always better Dr. Gurinder Kaur is undertaking a larger-than-life…
2010-09-17T10:47:17.550	CNA’s free tuition winner announced	CNA NEWS	2010	September 17, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA’s free tuition winner announced Sheila Cadwell of Charlottetown is the grand prize winner of the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Summer Crew Tuition Giveaway contest. Cadwell entered her name on the Summer…
2010-09-15T09:30:09.277	CNA helps families overcome back to school costs	CNA NEWS	2010	September 15, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA helps families overcome back to school costs For single parent families the expenses of putting a child through school can be overwhelming. There are many moms and dads facing such expenses at College of the North Atlantic’s…
2010-09-14T09:33:13.893	Getting back to basics	CNA NEWS	2010	September 14, 2010 CNA NEWS Getting back to basics Mary Greene needed a change in her life. Her children were grown and she was ready to look into opportunities. After working as a fisherperson for a while, and feeling there had to…
2010-09-01T10:24:00.187	New CNA-Q president welcomes employees, joins orientation	CNA NEWS	2010	September 1, 2010 CNA NEWS New CNA-Q president welcomes employees, joins orientation Dr. Ken MacLeod, College of the North Atlantic-Qatar’s (CNA-Q) new president, greeted employees arriving last week for the start of the new academic year. Recently hired to step…
2010-08-09T14:39:35.400	Perseverance pays off for single mom	CNA NEWS	2010	August 9, 2010 CNA NEWS Perseverance pays off for single mom Published on August 9th, 2010 The Telegram Danette Dooley Woman says life turned around once she went back to school at 35. Krista (Meadus) Koerner speaks German fluently and has…
2010-08-09T09:04:13.540	Raising money for education, one penny at a time	CNA NEWS	2010	August 9, 2010 CNA NEWS Raising money for education, one penny at a time By Devin Lee It began with a single jar at College of the North Atlantic’s campus library in Burin one year ago and has turned into a province-wide drive. Sandra Shallow, the Burin…
2010-08-06T08:32:23.070	CNA expands College Transition program offering	CNA NEWS	2010	August 6, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA expands College Transition program offering The success of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS): College Transition program has resulted in an increase in program capacity for the…
2010-07-27T09:19:05.950	More than just a backup plan	CNA NEWS	2010	July 27, 2010 CNA NEWS More than just a backup plan Waking up to a reality check is what pushed Greg Bursey of Corner Brook to further his education. Bursey realized one day that although he had a secure job in Ontario, if he lost…
2010-07-21T13:52:58.940	Outreach opportunity for CNA graduate	CNA NEWS	2010	July 21, 2010 CNA NEWS Outreach opportunity for CNA graduate College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate Robyn Murphy has a very successful career as a Seniors Outreach Fieldworker with the City of St. John’s. It all started when she met…
2010-07-15T10:38:43.630	Tender awarded for new CNA facility in Grand Falls-Windsor	CNA NEWS	2010	July 15, 2010 CNA NEWS Tender awarded for new CNA facility in Grand Falls-Windsor The process of establishing a new industrial and construction trades facility at the Grand Falls-Windsor campus of College of the North Atlantic took another step forward today…
2010-07-08T13:10:32.433	New CNA program offers workplace security	CNA NEWS	2010	July 8, 2010 CNA NEWS New CNA program offers workplace security Improved access to information and privacy guidelines, and systems management in today’s workplace have resulted in a new program offering at College of the North Atlantic (CNA).…
2010-07-06T09:47:52.390	CNA and CNA-Q receive marketing and communications awards	CNA NEWS	2010	July 6, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA and CNA-Q receive marketing and communications awards Students of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and two staff members at College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) picked up several awards through the annual International…
2010-07-05T11:44:12.577	Coming full circle at CNA	CNA NEWS	2010	July 5, 2010 CNA NEWS Coming full circle at CNA To say that Andrea Green’s education and career has come full circle is an understatement. A College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate and current college employee, Andrea has a…
2010-07-02T10:15:41.843	Red carpet ready	CNA NEWS	2010	July 2, 2010 CNA NEWS Red carpet ready Hospitality Tourism Management (HTM) graduate Cyril Clancy was fortunate enough to work the red carpet with CTV during the Juno Awards in April, an experience that exposed him to…
2010-06-24T13:43:13.537	CNA-Q celebrates 6th Annual Graduation	CNA NEWS	2010	June 24, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA-Q celebrates 6th Annual Graduation June 23, 2010, marked the sixth graduation ceremony for College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Middle East campus, with a record number of graduates. College of the North…
2010-06-23T10:10:16.700	A Rising Star from the Big Land	CNA NEWS	2010	June 23, 2010 CNA NEWS A Rising Star from the Big Land The Music Industry & Performance program (MIP) at College of the North Atlantic prepares aspiring stars for the business of being an entertainer. So, it was only fitting when the…
2010-06-15T15:27:57.097	BMO donates $10,000 to CNA scholarships	CNA NEWS	2010	June 15, 2010 CNA NEWS BMO donates $10,000 to CNA scholarships George Lee, accounting manager of College of the North Atlantic (CNA), accepts a $10,000 cheque from Linda Lucas, BMO branch manager in Stephenville, and Deanne Chaulk, BMO…
2010-06-08T09:11:53.790	CNA’s Centre for Agrifood Development unveils website	CNA NEWS	2010	June 8, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA’s Centre for Agrifood Development unveils website College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Centre for Agrifood Development (CAD) has announced the launch of a new website which will be accompanied by a variety of marketing…
2010-06-07T10:20:15.563	Leaky pipe leads to plumbing career	CNA NEWS	2010	June 7, 2010 CNA NEWS Leaky pipe leads to plumbing career Matthew Benson’s future was unknown until a copper pipe sprung a leak in his basement. His uncle, a plumber of 40 years, sparked an interest in his line of work while repairing the…
2010-06-03T11:47:27.630	Making the most of a second chance	CNA NEWS	2010	June 3, 2010 CNA NEWS Making the most of a second chance Darren Locke has a career most digital animators only dream of. He is the Lead Compositing/VFX Artist for Keyframe Digital Productions Inc., located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.…
2010-05-31T09:55:00.130	Running down a dream	CNA NEWS	2010	May 31, 2010 CNA NEWS Running down a dream Gaye Roberts is always on her feet, whether it be running her seven childcare centres or running marathons, she rarely has spare time. After punching 10 years as a nurse, Roberts…
2010-05-26T11:43:36.183	SIFE Grand Falls-Windsor team makes history	CNA NEWS	2010	May 26, 2010 CNA NEWS SIFE Grand Falls-Windsor team makes history Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand Falls-Windsor campus have made some history. The team became the first CNA team to ever make it…
2010-05-25T15:25:26.793	Team NL wins 10 medals at national Skills Canada competition	CNA NEWS	2010	May 25, 2010 CNA NEWS Team NL wins 10 medals at national Skills Canada competition The 16th Annual Skills Competences Canada competition was held in Waterloo, Ontario from May 20-23, with a strong performance coming from College of the North Atlantic (CNA)…
2010-05-21T10:00:27.093	Looking at the big picture	CNA NEWS	2010	May 21, 2010 CNA NEWS Looking at the big picture To be considered a great painter a person has to master the colour spectrum and understand how the colours blend. That’s a difficult proposition for most artists, but it seemed…
2010-05-20T12:19:22.660	CNA recognized through provincial partnership in distance learning	CNA NEWS	2010	May 20, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA recognized through provincial partnership in distance learning A partnership between Newfoundland and Labrador’s public education institutions has been recognized by the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) with the 2010…
2010-05-13T11:53:58.100	The making of a female machinist	CNA NEWS	2010	May 13, 2010 CNA NEWS The making of a female machinist For Mount Pearl native Dana Soper working in an office environment wasn’t a route she wanted to take for a career. She wanted to work with her hands and be creative. She also…
2010-05-13T10:44:37.737	CNA SIFE teams win spirit awards	CNA NEWS	2010	May 13, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA SIFE teams win spirit awards College of the North Atlantic SIFE teams from the Bay St. George and Clarenville campuses participating in the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) Students in Free Enterprise…
2010-05-12T09:44:51.887	CNA St. Anthony campus to offer Licensed Practical Nursing program	CNA NEWS	2010	May 12, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA St. Anthony campus to offer Licensed Practical Nursing program College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) St. Anthony campus has announced it will offer Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) training starting in the fall 2010 semester. The LPN program…
2010-05-11T16:30:33.767	CNA teams competing in 2010 SIFE Exposition	CNA NEWS	2010	May 11, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA teams competing in 2010 SIFE Exposition Four College of the North Atlantic (CNA) teams are currently participating in the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) Students in Free Enterprise National Exposition (SIFE)…
2010-05-11T10:09:50.467	Cabinet making instructor shares his experiences with students	CNA NEWS	2010	May 11, 2010 CNA NEWS Cabinet making instructor shares his experiences with students In 1984, Kelly Tompkins and his business partner, Hubert Hall, returned to Newfoundland to open Starboard Woodcraft Ltd., a cabinet making company based in Doyles on the province’s…
2010-05-10T15:12:20.157	Blogging from New Orleans	CNA NEWS	2010	May 10, 2010 CNA NEWS Blogging from New Orleans College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students are currently in New Orleans assisting the city and its residents recover from Hurricane Katrina, which struck their shores in 2005.…
2010-05-07T10:33:08.840	CNA textile program announces new graduate scholarship	CNA NEWS	2010	May 7, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA textile program announces new graduate scholarship The Canadian Federation of University of Women (CFUW) has established a $1,000 scholarship for current or former graduates of the Textiles: Craft and Apparel Design program at…
2010-05-06T15:02:19	College wins international awards for creative work in Qatar	CNA NEWS	2010	May 6, 2010 CNA NEWS College wins international awards for creative work in Qatar College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) campus in Doha, Qatar – CNA-Q – has received an international award for a book created by instructors and students. From Acacia to Ziziphus:…
2010-05-05T11:47:32.700	College grad’s music career beginning to soar	CNA NEWS	2010	May 5, 2010 CNA NEWS College grad’s music career beginning to soar By Devin Lee Karla Pilgrim is a shining example of the potential success a College of the North Atlantic graduate can find in the real world. The pride of Roddickton on the…
2010-05-04T14:55:33.873	College responds to overpayment errors at Qatar campus	CNA NEWS	2010	May 4, 2010 CNA NEWS College responds to overpayment errors at Qatar campus A recent internal review of faculty employment contracts at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Qatar campus revealed that some instructors were earning more than the individual…
2010-04-30T13:51:05.080	CNA hosts third annual Woman in Technology conference	CNA NEWS	2010	April 30, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA hosts third annual Woman in Technology conference College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Prince Philip Drive campus will be hosting the third annual Canada’s Association of Information Technology Professionals (CIPS) Women in…
2010-04-27T15:02:12.210	Glass art training coming to CNA’s St. Anthony campus	CNA NEWS	2010	April 27, 2010 CNA NEWS Glass art training coming to CNA’s St. Anthony campus A unique art form is coming to the Northern Peninsula. Starting this spring, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will introduce Fused Glass training at its St. Anthony campus.…
2010-04-26T10:43:06.013	CNA to offer Emergency Management program	CNA NEWS	2010	April 26, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA to offer Emergency Management program Emergency planning, public safety and business continuity – these are realities organizations throughout the country are facing in today’s world. To meet this growing demand,…
2010-04-23T10:15:15.913	Students explore business and pleasure in the Middle East	CNA NEWS	2010	April 23, 2010 CNA NEWS Students explore business and pleasure in the Middle East After a robust challenge amongst six enthusiastic teams in the Fourth Annual College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Business Case competition in February, Prince Philip Drive’s Team…
2010-04-21T09:42:18.177	CNA to introduce an expanded Smoke Free Workplace Program	CNA NEWS	2010	April 21, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA to introduce an expanded Smoke Free Workplace Program As of September 1, the college is expanding its Smoke Free Workplace Program to no longer allow smoking on any property operated by College of the North Atlantic. This includes all…
2010-04-20T14:54:02.507	2010 Nickel Film Festival Roadshow	CNA NEWS	2010	April 20, 2010 CNA NEWS 2010 Nickel Film Festival Roadshow The 6th Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival Roadshow will be coming to Stephenville for one night only! The event will take place Thursday, April 22 in College of the North…
2010-04-16T14:44:03.770	CNA’s Juno tickets winner	CNA NEWS	2010	April 16, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA’s Juno tickets winner Jason Strong is the grand prize winner of two tickets to the 2010 Juno Awards at Mile One Centre and accommodations at Super 8 Motel St. John’s. College of the North Atlantic…
2010-04-14T10:40:24.590	CNA Winter Crew announces contest winners	CNA NEWS	2010	April 14, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA Winter Crew announces contest winners With winter wrapping up and the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) Winter Crew hanging up their gear, it’s time to announce the winners of the season-long contest! The grand prize…
2010-04-09T09:55:55.717	CNA students lend a hand at Ruckus on the Edge	CNA NEWS	2010	April 9, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA students lend a hand at Ruckus on the Edge More than 50 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students will participate in Ruckus on the Edge, Juno Week, running from April 12-18 in St. John’s. Recording Arts (RA), Music…
2010-04-07T10:03:15.770	CNA grad’s voice broadcasts across radio airwaves	CNA NEWS	2010	April 7, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA grad’s voice broadcasts across radio airwaves Karen Gillingham’s voice can be heard all over the West Coast as a DJ for both CFCB and K-Rock radio stations. She is quick, punchy and prominent; all skills that she tributes to…
2010-04-06T10:48:24.557	CNA given Gold Seal of approval	CNA NEWS	2010	April 6, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA given Gold Seal of approval College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Construction Estimating, Constructing Planning and Scheduling and Construction Project Management courses have received gold seal…
2010-04-01T09:25:55.733	CNA offers new web-based programs	CNA NEWS	2010	April 1, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA offers new web-based programs College of the North Atlantic will be offering two new Contract Training and Continuing Education web-based programs. The Retail Skills and Personal Fall Protection programs will…
2010-03-30T14:07:45.123	Skills competition was no match for CNA students	CNA NEWS	2010	March 30, 2010 CNA NEWS Skills competition was no match for CNA students College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students won a total of 38 medals in 19 different competitions during the 13th Annual Provincial Skilled Trade and Technology Competitions held…
2010-03-25T10:54:40.527	CNA expands on experiential learning while crossing cultures	CNA NEWS	2010	March 25, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA expands on experiential learning while crossing cultures College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is following up two years of successful pilot student exchange with its campus in Qatar by formalizing a series of exchange programs that will…
2010-03-24T16:14:20.070	Sonic Potluck – a variety of music and film	CNA NEWS	2010	March 24, 2010 CNA NEWS Sonic Potluck – a variety of music and film College of the North Atlantic’s Music Industry and Performance and Recording Arts students will be hosting Sonic Potluck 24 on March 27, 2010, starting at 7pm. The event will take…
2010-03-23T13:57:38.590	College of the North Atlantic joins Project Hero	CNA NEWS	2010	March 23, 2010 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic joins Project Hero College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is now one of a host of Canadian colleges and universities participating in Project Hero, a scholarship program established to help dependants…
2010-03-22T12:36:16.257	CNA-Q Global Village 2010 opens to record crowds	CNA NEWS	2010	March 22, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA-Q Global Village 2010 opens to record crowds College of the North Atlantic-Qatar’s 4th Annual Global Village opened on Sunday night to record crowds as over 1,500 people from CNA-Q and across Doha and Qatar visited the event.…
2010-03-11T10:29:55.070	CNA signs Pan-Canadian Protocol on Sustainability	CNA NEWS	2010	March 11, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA signs Pan-Canadian Protocol on Sustainability Forty-six colleges throughout the country are taking a proactive role promoting sustainability within their campus walls and extending that practice into surrounding communities.…
2010-03-09T14:22:40.500	Family Fry Foundation - Making a difference	CNA NEWS	2010	March 9, 2010 CNA NEWS Family Fry Foundation - Making a difference The Fry Family Foundation continues to demonstrate their support to the students of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the residents of New Orleans by committing over $28,000…
2010-03-04T10:06:32.820	Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah!	CNA NEWS	2010	March 4, 2010 CNA NEWS Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah! Martin Flynn took his love for the outdoors and turned it into a hit business in his hometown. Flynn is part owner of Marble Zip Tours in Steady Brook, the only zip line in…
2010-03-03T15:21:17.193	CNA campuses receive business program accreditation	CNA NEWS	2010	March 3, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA campuses receive business program accreditation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has received international accreditation for all its Business Administration and Business Management offerings throughout the province. The…
2010-03-01T16:44:50.370	Flight 491 Legacy Fund established	CNA NEWS	2010	March 1, 2010 CNA NEWS Flight 491 Legacy Fund established At a news conference in St. John’s today, major players in the Oil and Gas Industry in the province launched the Flight 491 Legacy Fund, a scholarship and bursary program with…
2010-02-26T09:58:05.097	CNA leads the way in precedent-setting international partnership	CNA NEWS	2010	February 26, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA leads the way in precedent-setting international partnership College of the North Atlantic (CNA), Newfoundland and Labrador’s public college, hosted the first international applied research roundtable of its kind earlier this month at its…
2010-02-19T11:58:24.847	CNA promotes compassion and empathy at a young age	CNA NEWS	2010	February 19, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA promotes compassion and empathy at a young age College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is working with the nonprofit organization Roots of Empathy (ROE) to encourage compassion and anti-bullying in the classroom. Roots of Empathy…
2010-02-18T09:46:40.323	CNA’s fourth annual business case competition results	CNA NEWS	2010	February 18, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA’s fourth annual business case competition results College of the North Atlantic (CNA) hosted their fourth annual business case competition this past weekend. Six CNA teams participated in the competition which included two teams…
2010-02-16T14:39:30.527	CNA-Q hosts international applied research forum	CNA NEWS	2010	February 16, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA-Q hosts international applied research forum College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) played host to leading officials from industry and educational institutions from Qatar and Canada during the first international applied…
2010-02-15T10:29:42.620	CAS program now approved admissions route to Memorial	CNA NEWS	2010	February 15, 2010 CNA NEWS CAS program now approved admissions route to Memorial A recent successful collaboration between Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is a new admissions route for Newfoundland and Labrador students. The request…
2010-02-12T09:38:05.540	CNA students head to Belgium for work term	CNA NEWS	2010	February 12, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA students head to Belgium for work term Four College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students will be heading to Ghent, Belgium this spring for a six-week field placement exchange. The group will include Community Studies…
2010-02-10T10:03:22.210	College welcomes first group of Jamaican students	CNA NEWS	2010	February 10, 2010 CNA NEWS College welcomes first group of Jamaican students It’s a Tuesday morning in a classroom at College of the North Atlantic and 15 men from Jamaica sit at tables, bundled up with hats, gloves and big fluffy winter coats. Each has a…
2010-02-03T11:48:33.690	CNA paramedicine student wins prestigious scholarship	CNA NEWS	2010	February 3, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA paramedicine student wins prestigious scholarship Adrian Charron, a Primary Care Paramedicine student at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), has been awarded the Tema Conter Memorial Trust Scholarship Award valued at $2,500.…
2010-01-29T13:16:51.910	CNA goes global for applied research opportunities	CNA NEWS	2010	January 29, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA goes global for applied research opportunities College of the North Atlantic (CNA), through its campus in the Middle East State of Qatar, is hoping to share substantial partnering opportunities with its Canadian college and…
2010-01-27T10:00:11.890	RDC Announces Student Research Awards Competition	CNA NEWS	2010	January 27, 2010 CNA NEWS RDC Announces Student Research Awards Competition January 27, 2010 – The Research & Development Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC), the Crown corporation for improving R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced…
2010-01-25T14:36:49.443	Burin peninsula’s Klok:Werk releases first CD	CNA NEWS	2010	January 25, 2010 CNA NEWS Burin peninsula’s Klok:Werk releases first CD The Burin Peninsula’s newest band released their first CD Saturday night. Klok:Werk, a jazz fusion band, was originally formed as a way for founder Harvey Klok to enjoy his passion…
2010-01-20T10:51:16.420	Practical Nursing ceremony held at Corner Brook campus	CNA NEWS	2010	January 20, 2010 CNA NEWS Practical Nursing ceremony held at Corner Brook campus College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Corner Brook campus celebrated its Practical Nursing pinning ceremony on Friday, January 15 at the Greenwood Inn and Suites. Thirty-three…
2010-01-19T13:38:53.950	CNA grad drums his way to LA	CNA NEWS	2010	January 19, 2010 CNA NEWS CNA grad drums his way to LA Brandon Hopkins is a drummer - and a great one at that. He managed to beat the odds and overcome personal tragedy to enjoy the cultural hotbed of Los Angeles. However, before he…
2010-01-08T10:26:42.503	Life’s a beach, everyday in Qatar	CNA NEWS	2010	January 8, 2010 CNA NEWS Life’s a beach, everyday in Qatar Sunny skies, warm temperatures, friendly people and a world-class workplace – College of the North Atlantic-Qatar offers it all. That’s the message of a newly completed recruitment…
2009-12-21T09:33:55.743	College holds 18th meeting of CNA-Q Joint Oversight Board	CNA NEWS	2009	December 21, 2009 CNA NEWS College holds 18th meeting of CNA-Q Joint Oversight Board Members of the College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) Joint Oversight Board (JOB) attended the 18th meeting of the board on December 10, 2009 in Doha, Qatar. College of the…
2009-12-16T10:26:22.453	CNA student gains national recognition	CNA NEWS	2009	December 16, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA student gains national recognition Erin Ryan, a second-year Textiles: Craft and Apparel Design student at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Prince Philip Drive campus, has been selected as one of the Top 25…
2009-12-16T09:27:45.483	Your brain on college	CNA NEWS	2009	December 16, 2009 CNA NEWS Your brain on college Misplaced your keys? Are you feeling disorganized, stressed out or tired? If you answered yes, then keep reading. Your brain weighs approximately three pounds and has between 50…
2009-12-08T11:24:46.397	Country singer says CNA made her dream a reality	CNA NEWS	2009	December 8, 2009 CNA NEWS Country singer says CNA made her dream a reality Karla Pilgrim says she never would have got her start in the music business without first honing her skills at College of the North Atlantic (CNA). The folk/country singer from…
2009-12-04T11:21:05.190	College wins award for international projects	CNA NEWS	2009	December 4, 2009 CNA NEWS College wins award for international projects College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was presented the Business Achievement Award for Growth in Domestic/Export Markets at the St. John’s Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards…
2009-12-03T10:27:28	CNA programs receive accreditation	CNA NEWS	2009	December 3, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA programs receive accreditation College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has earned accreditation for select program offerings in the areas of Health Sciences, and Business and Information Technology. The following…
2009-12-02T10:41:39.700	Labrador campuses unveil wireless internet service	CNA NEWS	2009	December 2, 2009 CNA NEWS Labrador campuses unveil wireless internet service College of the North Atlantic’s Labrador West and Happy Valley - Goose Bay campuses are the latest locations to receive wireless internet access as part of the college’s Student…
2009-11-26T09:40:54.400	College now accepting applications for short-term programs	CNA NEWS	2009	November 26, 2009 CNA NEWS College now accepting applications for short-term programs College of the North Atlantic is currently accepting applications for a number of new short-term training programs at various campus locations throughout the province. Applicants…
2009-11-25T15:52:29.273	Paul Leslie Wentzell 1989-2009	CNA NEWS	2009	November 25, 2009 CNA NEWS Paul Leslie Wentzell 1989-2009 Paul Leslie Wentzell was born on Aug. 18, 1989, to Paulette, a homemaker, and Leslie, a mining superintendant. He grew up in Daniel’s Harbour, a remote, coastal fishing village on…
2009-11-24T15:29:30.720	Former CNA student nominated for international award	CNA NEWS	2009	November 24, 2009 CNA NEWS Former CNA student nominated for international award College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate Brian Kean was one of five finalists for the 2009 Kerzner International Project Manager of the Year Award presented last month. The…
2009-11-24T08:36:00.277	CNA helps put turkeys on tables	CNA NEWS	2009	November 24, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA helps put turkeys on tables November 24, 2009 - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is supporting CBC’s annual Turkeys for Christmas Drive again this year. The turkey drive will run from Monday, November 23rd…
2009-11-23T14:58:54.550	Community Christmas dinner postponed at Bay St. George campus	CNA NEWS	2009	November 23, 2009 CNA NEWS Community Christmas dinner postponed at Bay St. George campus College of the North Atlantic’s Bay St. George campus will be postponing its annual Community Christmas Dinner, scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th. The student body will be…
2009-11-20T14:36:44.723	Perseverance and positivity changing life for single mom	CNA NEWS	2009	November 20, 2009 CNA NEWS Perseverance and positivity changing life for single mom November 20, 2009 - Tracey Seaward munches on a rice cake, savouring every foamy bite. Despite the dry texture of the edible, flavourless disc, it’s the best thing she’s eaten in…
2009-11-20T10:20:53.080	Vale Inco funds scholarship program for CNA students	CNA NEWS	2009	November 20, 2009 CNA NEWS Vale Inco funds scholarship program for CNA students Vale Inco Newfoundland & Labrador Limited (VINL) has strengthened its commitment to the provincial workforce by investing $234,000 in post-secondary scholarships at College of the…
2009-11-19T10:11:33.320	20th Anniversary of the Fisher Children’s Centre	CNA NEWS	2009	November 19, 2009 CNA NEWS 20th Anniversary of the Fisher Children’s Centre College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is pleased to announce the Corner Brook campus’ Fisher Children’s Centre (FCC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The centre will celebrate…
2009-11-12T09:31:59.720	Building relationships one stitch at a time	CNA NEWS	2009	November 12, 2009 CNA NEWS Building relationships one stitch at a time In April 2009, CNA instructor Darlene Spracklin-Reid had the opportunity to bring ten students to Louisiana to help in the effort to rebuild New Orleans. The student volunteers…
2009-11-09T14:36:36.740	Funding announced for Grand Falls-Windsor campus	CNA NEWS	2009	November 9, 2009 CNA NEWS Funding announced for Grand Falls-Windsor campus With a focus on stimulating economic activity and diversification in Central Newfoundland, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced a combined…
2009-11-04T16:14:14.183	Enrollment up at CNA	CNA NEWS	2009	November 4, 2009 CNA NEWS Enrollment up at CNA Despite a declining high-school population in Newfoundland and Labrador, College of the North Atlantic is reporting significant increases in several program areas, and an overall…
2009-11-01T13:01:00	CNA-Q student enjoys summer in Newfoundland	QAT	2009	November 1, 2009 QAT CNA-Q student enjoys summer in Newfoundland Imagine being thrust into a foreign environment with no preparation. That is what College of the North Atlantic (CNA) hopes to avoid with a new plan for a student exchange program…
2009-10-29T16:10:31.193	CNA postponing College Day events due to H1N1	CNA NEWS	2009	October 29, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA postponing College Day events due to H1N1 Due to growing public concerns surrounding the H1N1 pandemic, College of the North Atlantic has decided to postpone its annual College Day events scheduled for Nov. 5. The annual…
2009-10-27T14:51:44.730	Last week for CNA e-store contest	CNA NEWS	2009	October 27, 2009 CNA NEWS Last week for CNA e-store contest College of the North Atlantic’s E-store Buy and Win Contest is almost over! The college launched its online store on Friday, September 25 and every week until October 30 three…
2009-10-27T09:54:57.863	CNA holds demonstration of new ultrasonic technology	CNA NEWS	2009	October 27, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA holds demonstration of new ultrasonic technology College of the North Atlantic’s Port aux Basques campus demonstrated its new ultrasonic phased array on Friday, October 23. Ultrasonic technology is one aspect of the…
2009-10-22T15:39:49.320	More CNA e-store winners announced	CNA NEWS	2009	October 22, 2009 CNA NEWS More CNA e-store winners announced Sherry Butler of Burin Bay Arm, Agnes Penton of Gander and Liz Campbell of Stephenville are the latest winners of $50 gift certificates as part of College of the North Atlantic’s…
2009-10-22T09:50:14.687	Placentia campus unveils wireless internet service	CNA NEWS	2009	October 22, 2009 CNA NEWS Placentia campus unveils wireless internet service College of the North Atlantic’s Placentia campus is the latest location to receive wireless internet access as part of the college’s Student Wireless Project. The project, headed…
2009-10-21T10:12:13.283	CNA makes its website talk!	CNA NEWS	2009	October 21, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA makes its website talk! College of the North Atlantic has introduced BrowseAloud voice interactive software to its website, making surfing the internet easier for site visitors. BrowseAloud software is a…
2009-10-16T09:54:25.843	Credit Unions in Newfoundland and Labrador form bursary program with CNA	CNA NEWS	2009	October 16, 2009 CNA NEWS Credit Unions in Newfoundland and Labrador form bursary program with CNA College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) alumni and advancement department has announced the formation of the Credit Unions of Newfoundland and Labrador Bursary Program. The Nova…
2009-10-13T16:06:19.313	CNA announces newest e-store winners	CNA NEWS	2009	October 13, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA announces newest e-store winners Jason Bridger of Stephenville, Hope Howell of Badger''s Quay and Arlene Power of Blackfalds, Alberta are the lucky winners of $50 gift certificates as part of College of the North…
2009-10-08T15:41:55.450	St. John’s campuses introduce wireless service to students	CNA NEWS	2009	October 8, 2009 CNA NEWS St. John’s campuses introduce wireless service to students Students looking to pass time between classes, or even do research for a class assignment; will now be able to do so via wireless internet at three College of the North Atlantic…
2009-10-06T16:21:14.050	First three e-store winners announced	CNA NEWS	2009	October 6, 2009 CNA NEWS First three e-store winners announced Jerome Pike of Stephenville, Josephine Cull of Englee and Kim Barry of Placentia are the first three lucky winners of a $50 gift certificate in College of the North Atlantic’s…
2009-09-29T13:33:38.810	Prince Phillip Drive campus hosting Career Fair 2009	CNA NEWS	2009	September 29, 2009 CNA NEWS Prince Phillip Drive campus hosting Career Fair 2009 College of the North Atlantic’s Career Fair 2009 will be held at the Prince Philip Drive campus gymnasium on Thursday, October 1st from 10am – 3pm. The event will allow students…
2009-09-29T09:46:58.257	CNA campuses to host privacy sessions	CNA NEWS	2009	September 29, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA campuses to host privacy sessions As part of Right to Know Week (Sept. 28- Oct. 2), the Bay St. George and Corner Brook campuses of College of the North Atlantic will be holding information sessions for staff,…
2009-09-25T08:58:28.650	CNA students/alumni now able to buy official college merchandise	CNA NEWS	2009	September 25, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA students/alumni now able to buy official college merchandise Students and alumni of College of the North Atlantic can now easily show their school pride by purchasing jackets, shirts and loads of other items on the college’s new online…
2009-09-25T08:19:47.477	Atlantic Canadian colleges and universities sign MOU	CNA NEWS	2009	September 25, 2009 CNA NEWS Atlantic Canadian colleges and universities sign MOU St. John’s, NL – Atlantic Canada’s universities and community colleges have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing greater collaboration among institutions and…
2009-09-17T10:07:41.880	LMA funding announced for CNA programs	CNA NEWS	2009	September 17, 2009 CNA NEWS LMA funding announced for CNA programs Expanded and new program offerings will soon be available at College of the North Atlantic campuses and the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland.…
2009-09-10T10:45:46.620	CNA student wins free tuition for a year	CNA NEWS	2009	September 10, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA student wins free tuition for a year College of the North Atlantic student Ashley Heath is the grand prize winner of the CNA Summer Crew Tuition Giveaway contest. Heath, a third-year Petroleum Engineering Technology…
2009-09-09T09:05:07.063	CNA receives US$250,000 contribution from Boeing	CNA NEWS	2009	September 9, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA receives US$250,000 contribution from Boeing College of the North Atlantic (CNA) today announced it has received a US$250,000 investment from The Boeing Company to benefit program improvements at the college’s Gander campus…
2009-08-31T14:44:33.850	New CNA website aims to attract students	CNA NEWS	2009	August 31, 2009 CNA NEWS New CNA website aims to attract students College of the North Atlantic’s School of Tourism and Natural Resources has launched a new website with the aim to reach a broader audience and increase the number of people…
2009-08-27T09:50:54.977	New IT capabilities prepare CNA for worst case scenarios	CNA NEWS	2009	August 27, 2009 CNA NEWS New IT capabilities prepare CNA for worst case scenarios College of the North Atlantic and Dell Canada recently completed a partnership that will ensure the college’s information technology capabilities remain in place in the event of a…
2009-08-26T15:20:43.220	Jamaican delegation tours CNA campus	CNA NEWS	2009	August 26, 2009 CNA NEWS Jamaican delegation tours CNA campus A delegation lead by the Honourable Pearnel Charles, M.P., Minister of Labour and Social Security with the Government of Jamaica, met with senior officials of College of the North…
2009-08-07T14:37:28.717	College making H1N1 preparations	CNA NEWS	2009	August 7, 2009 CNA NEWS College making H1N1 preparations College of the North Atlantic is actively monitoring the current and potential impacts of the H1N1 flu virus for our college community. In order to be appropriately prepared for a…
2009-07-08T13:21:30.593	Aboriginal groups focus of college initiatives	CNA NEWS	2009	July 8, 2009 CNA NEWS Aboriginal groups focus of college initiatives College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Happy Valley-Goose Bay (HVGB) campus will ease the transition into post-secondary education for Aboriginal peoples with the introduction of an…
2009-07-03T10:29:18.047	HVGB campus meeting the needs of communities	CNA NEWS	2009	July 3, 2009 CNA NEWS HVGB campus meeting the needs of communities The Happy Valley-Goose Bay (HVGB) campus of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has two new program offerings for students planning to enroll in September classes. The campus will…
2009-06-23T15:40:39.440	CNA wins three more awards	CNA NEWS	2009	June 23, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA wins three more awards College of the North Atlantic has been recognized with two Silver Awards of Distinction from the 15th Annual Communicator Awards. The wins recognize the college’s Facebook Page and…
2009-06-23T09:32:53.513	CNA president featured in national publication	CNA NEWS	2009	June 23, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA president featured in national publication College of the North Atlantic President, Jean Madill, was recently featured in the May edition of ExecDigital.ca magazine. The online magazine is primarily a business and…
2009-06-19T11:43:41.920	CNA unveils new logo	CNA NEWS	2009	June 19, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA unveils new logo College of the North Atlantic unveiled a new logo today, ushering in a new era for the province’s public college. The new mark – the letters N and A symbolically depicted as a pair…
2009-06-17T14:37:54.153	Course making a difference	CNA NEWS	2009	June 17, 2009 CNA NEWS Course making a difference By Kip Bonnell Special to The Telegram Just as the provincial government was rolling out a new initiative to combat violence against women last week, Ashley Crocker was preparing…
2009-06-17T12:05:18.033	CNA-Q celebrates employees	CNA NEWS	2009	June 17, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA-Q celebrates employees College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) held a ceremony June 8 to acknowledge the significant milestones of its employees. The event, Celebrating Our Successes: Five Year…
2009-06-16T14:46:15.500	CNA offering the best return on investment for students	CNA NEWS	2009	June 16, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA offering the best return on investment for students The results of the Career Search 2008 report released yesterday by the Department of Education show College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students are benefiting from having attended…
2009-06-16T13:46:53.780	BMO donates $10,000 to CNA scholarships	CNA NEWS	2009	June 16, 2009 CNA NEWS BMO donates $10,000 to CNA scholarships Jean Madill, president of College of the North Atlantic, accepts a $10,000 cheque from Linda Lucas, BMO branch manager in Stephenville, and Sam Davis, BMO area manager. This is the…
2009-06-11T09:15:02.017	Early childhood education program now available online	CNA NEWS	2009	June 11, 2009 CNA NEWS Early childhood education program now available online Students across the province can now complete the College of the North Atlantic’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program online with the help of an $800,000 investment by the…
2009-06-08T10:56:45.103	New CNA program all fun and games	CNA NEWS	2009	June 8, 2009 CNA NEWS New CNA program all fun and games Students wanting to turn a past time into a profession can now sign up for College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) newly developed Video Game Design program. The program, slated to…
2009-06-04T15:56:49.757	Going from good to great	CNA NEWS	2009	June 4, 2009 CNA NEWS Going from good to great College of the North Atlantic (CNA) wants to boost its reputation from good to great and become an institution that that has the admiration of students, employees and…
2009-06-03T14:32:18.700	Students make CNA proud at national Skills Canada competition	CNA NEWS	2009	June 3, 2009 CNA NEWS Students make CNA proud at national Skills Canada competition The 15th Annual Skills Competences Canada competition was held in Charlottetown, PEI from May 20-23, with a strong performance coming from College of the North Atlantic (CNA)…
2009-05-27T09:41:41.477	CNA signs memorandum of understanding with Jamaican government	CNA NEWS	2009	May 27, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA signs memorandum of understanding with Jamaican government A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with the Jamaican government could see College of the North Atlantic (CNA) soon welcoming international students to its campuses to study…
2009-05-26T11:14:08.393	CNA students benefit from foundation support	CNA NEWS	2009	May 26, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA students benefit from foundation support A group of CNA students involved in the New Orleans relief effort returned from the Broadmoor district last week, a journey made possible thanks to the support of the Fry Family…
2009-05-25T10:09:38.160	CNA receives federal and provincial funding through infrastructure program	CNA NEWS	2009	May 25, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA receives federal and provincial funding through infrastructure program St. John’s – A joint announcement today by the federal and provincial governments will see three of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) campuses receive $28,500,000 in funding as…
2009-05-22T08:45:04.870	College workshop focuses on outcomes-based teaching and learning	CNA NEWS	2009	May 22, 2009 CNA NEWS College workshop focuses on outcomes-based teaching and learning May 22, 2009 - College of the North Atlantic’s School of Business & Information Technology partnered with George Brown College to hold a workshop focused on the importance of…
2009-05-21T10:12:06.690	College students’ animation receiving worldwide attention	CNA NEWS	2009	May 21, 2009 CNA NEWS College students’ animation receiving worldwide attention CORY HURLEY The Western Star Students and staff at the College of the North Atlantic have produced a fresh perspective to the expression “seal clubbing". ”The digital animation…
2009-05-21T09:25:01.487	New nudes subject of joint exhibition	CNA NEWS	2009	May 21, 2009 CNA NEWS New nudes subject of joint exhibition TARA MULLOWNEY The Telegram As a student in the visual arts program at College of the North Atlantic, Melanie Smith says she was famous for getting into arguments with Lorne…
2009-05-15T14:25:45.403	Shorter program for AME students	CNA NEWS	2009	May 15, 2009 CNA NEWS Shorter program for AME students College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has received the final documentation from Transport Canada approving and accrediting the new Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Technician…
2009-05-13T15:51:49.853	CNA’s Class of 2007 having great success in the workforce	CNA NEWS	2009	May 13, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA’s Class of 2007 having great success in the workforce May 13, 2009 – A recent survey of 2007 graduates conducted by College of the North Atlantic (CNA) shows students completing public college programs in Newfoundland and Labrador are…
2009-05-08T16:07:52.097	Digital animation students at CNA produce seal clubbing mocumentary	CNA NEWS	2009	May 8, 2009 CNA NEWS Digital animation students at CNA produce seal clubbing mocumentary Well Newfoundland’s seal hunt is in the news yet again – but this time it’s for something funny. Students in College of the North Atlantic’s Digital Animation program have created…
2009-05-07T12:52:59.870	Community colleges major contributors to economy	CNA NEWS	2009	May 7, 2009 CNA NEWS Community colleges major contributors to economy Halifax, Nova Scotia – The presidents of the Atlantic community colleges are pleased by a recent study that demonstrates that community colleges are a significant economic engine…
2009-05-04T09:25:54.673	CNA now offering “Live Chat”	CNA NEWS	2009	May 4, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA now offering “Live Chat” For the first time, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is pleased to offer a Live Chat feature to potential students. Administered through the college’s homepage, the Live Chat…
2009-04-28T09:05:20.187	Overcoming the obstacles	CNA NEWS	2009	April 28, 2009 CNA NEWS Overcoming the obstacles When it comes to a sick child and life and death situations, no one knows the struggles that accompany such a predicament better than Janet Burry. Almost nine years ago Janet went…
2009-04-22T12:01:19.060	St. Anthony campus introduces new program	CNA NEWS	2009	April 22, 2009 CNA NEWS St. Anthony campus introduces new program College of the North Atlantic is expanding programs at its St. Anthony campus to address a demand in the province’s growing outfitting industry. With a Provincial Government…
2009-04-20T15:04:16.590	An unforgettable experience	CNA NEWS	2009	April 20, 2009 CNA NEWS An unforgettable experience It’s been over a month since the East Coast Music Awards were held in Corner Brook and students at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are still talking about their experience at…
2009-04-15T11:12:53.300	CNA rewards outstanding employees	CNA NEWS	2009	April 15, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA rewards outstanding employees College of the North Atlantic has handed down its Awards of Excellence for 2008. These annual awards showcase the extraordinary contribution of individuals to college and the…
2009-04-13T09:58:16.223	International competition most memorable and valuable experience yet	CNA NEWS	2009	April 13, 2009 CNA NEWS International competition most memorable and valuable experience yet College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students made the most of their experience in the Middle East recently during the first annual International Business Case competition held at…
2009-04-09T10:55:54.080	CNA signs two-way agreement with ITC Carlow in Ireland	CNA NEWS	2009	April 9, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA signs two-way agreement with ITC Carlow in Ireland Graduates from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Aircraft Maintenance Technician program can now be granted credit for the first two years of a three-year Bachelor’s degree in…
2009-04-08T12:35:01.163	CNA-Q website receives international acclaim	CNA NEWS	2009	April 8, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA-Q website receives international acclaim Doha, Qatar - College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q) has been awarded a prestigious international award of Outstanding Achievement for its newly developed website by the…
2009-04-07T14:15:48.583	CNA students clean up at provincial skills competition	CNA NEWS	2009	April 7, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA students clean up at provincial skills competition College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students won a total of 39 medals in 22 different competitions during the 12th Annual Provincial Skilled Trade and Technology Competitions held…
2009-04-05T15:05:28	CNA student amazed by Qatar experience	QAT	2009	April 5, 2009 QAT CNA student amazed by Qatar experience College of the North Atlantic student Andrew Hibbitts can summarize his trip to Qatar in one sentence... in fact, he says, “all I need is one word – wow!”Hibbitts is currently…
2009-04-03T14:22:59.113	Attitude is everything: from graduation to management in under a year	CNA NEWS	2009	April 3, 2009 CNA NEWS Attitude is everything: from graduation to management in under a year Terri Rowsell does nothing half way. In fact, the newly graduated 21-year-old Hospitality Tourism Management student was hired by The Nomad Inn in Fort McMurray within a week of…
2009-04-02T09:35:58.077	International competition most memorable and valuable experience yet	CNA NEWS	2009	April 2, 2009 CNA NEWS International competition most memorable and valuable experience yet College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students made the most of their experience in the Middle East recently during the first annual International Business Case competition held at…
2009-03-31T15:01:19.420	CAFCE awards CNA student Co-op Student of the Year	CNA NEWS	2009	March 31, 2009 CNA NEWS CAFCE awards CNA student Co-op Student of the Year Daryl Walker, a third-year student in College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) Geomatics Engineering Technology program, earlier this month was named the Canadian Association for…
2009-03-31T14:35:35.310	CNA helps province bring home fallen of the Great War	CNA NEWS	2009	March 31, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA helps province bring home fallen of the Great War College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is playing a part in symbolically bringing home some of Newfoundland’s fallen from the First World War by using state-of-the-art technology from…
2009-03-18T16:19:09.957	Wow! One word says it all	CNA NEWS	2009	March 18, 2009 CNA NEWS Wow! One word says it all College of the North Atlantic (CNA) student, Andrew Hibbitts, can summarize his trip to Qatar in one sentence... in fact, “all I need is one word – wow!” Hibbitts is currently…
2009-03-18T16:17:17.060	May the best business win	CNA NEWS	2009	March 18, 2009 CNA NEWS May the best business win Three post secondary students will compete for a cash prize of $5,000 on Thursday in a joint venture between College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Community Business…
2009-03-13T15:54:41.593	CNA students enjoying cultural experience in Qatar	CNA NEWS	2009	March 13, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA students enjoying cultural experience in Qatar College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students are making the most of their experience in the State of Qatar where they are taking part in the first annual International Business…
2009-03-09T15:25:31.173	Connecting talent with opportunity	CNA NEWS	2009	March 9, 2009 CNA NEWS Connecting talent with opportunity College of the North Atlantic and Memorial University are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Virtual Job Fair from March 16-30, 2009. Employers: Do not miss this exciting…
2009-02-27T10:07:21.400	CNA announces new scholarships	CNA NEWS	2009	February 27, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA announces new scholarships College of the North Atlantic (CNA) announced this week it has received nearly $50,000 in donations from industry partners. Corinne Dunne, VP of Development and College…
2009-02-25T13:35:57.737	One penny at a time … Marystown woman championing local ‘Pennies for Peace’	CNA NEWS	2009	February 25, 2009 CNA NEWS One penny at a time … Marystown woman championing local ‘Pennies for Peace’ BY PAUL HERRIDGE The Southern Gazette How much is a penny worth? Quite a lot if you happen to live in the poor mountainous region on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.…
2009-02-24T14:02:17.367	CNA student wins Oil and Gas Week scholarship	CNA NEWS	2009	February 24, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA student wins Oil and Gas Week scholarship St. John’s - Eun-Jae You, a business administration student at College of the North Atlantic’s Grand Falls-Windsor campus, was named one of four $1,000 scholarship winners during…
2009-02-20T15:57:30.830	CNA gearing up training for new resource development projects	CNA NEWS	2009	February 20, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA gearing up training for new resource development projects CNA is hosting a third Oil and Gas Stakeholder Forum and Strategy Session at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. The theme of the forum is Training…
2009-02-13T14:24:46.580	CNA launches mascot blog	CNA NEWS	2009	February 13, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA launches mascot blog Building on the success of its recently launched Facebook page, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continued to implement its social media strategy today by launching a blog…
2009-02-09T11:00:12.217	Sheet metal workers in high demand	CNA NEWS	2009	February 9, 2009 CNA NEWS Sheet metal workers in high demand “Graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Sheet Metal worker program are in high demand.” So says Dave Kenway, an instructor of the Sheet Metal Worker program at the…
2009-01-28T09:54:43.160	Instructor hopes to find new ways of detecting mineral deposits	CNA NEWS	2009	January 28, 2009 CNA NEWS Instructor hopes to find new ways of detecting mineral deposits Last week, College of the North Atlantic’s Office of Applied Research received nearly $100,000 in funding from the Industrial Research and Innovation Fund program. The project,…
2009-01-19T15:06:01.110	Corner Brook campus holds pinning ceremony	CNA NEWS	2009	January 19, 2009 CNA NEWS Corner Brook campus holds pinning ceremony The Corner Brook campus, College of the North Atlantic (CNA), celebrated its Practical Nursing pinning ceremony on Friday, January 16, 2009 at the Greenwood Inn and Suites.…
2009-01-08T17:00:06.390	CNA announces executive change	CNA NEWS	2009	January 8, 2009 CNA NEWS CNA announces executive change College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is pleased to announce that Cyril Organ, campus administrator at Bay St. George campus, will assume the role of Vice-President of Academic and…
2008-11-26T15:38:24.203	Broadmoor Lives!	CNA NEWS	2008	November 26, 2008 CNA NEWS Broadmoor Lives! By Tanya Alexander It’s been nine months since Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering students journeyed as part of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Global Design…
2008-11-26T14:27:39.687	Angels in the making	CNA NEWS	2008	November 26, 2008 CNA NEWS Angels in the making In the spirit of the holiday season, Ridge Road campus of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is challenging staff, faculty and students to earn their wings. The Earn Your Wings…
2008-11-20T14:00:22.303	Students make a case for business success	QAT	2008	November 20, 2008 QAT Students make a case for business success Eight teams participated in the 3rd Annual Business Case Competition, held at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Grand Falls-Windsor campus on November 14 and 15. This year,…
2008-11-20T09:09:48.367	CNA cooks up gold	CNA NEWS	2008	November 20, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA cooks up gold The Canadian Culinary Federation’s 12th Annual Culinary Provincial Competition yielded some stellar results for both students and faculty of College of the North Atlantic (CNA).…
2008-11-19T11:58:12.767	Local technology company announces post-secondary scholarship program	CNA NEWS	2008	November 19, 2008 CNA NEWS Local technology company announces post-secondary scholarship program PanGeo Subsea Inc. announced today the creation of the PanGeo Subsea Scholarship Program for the Marine Institute of Memorial University and the College of the North Atlantic. The…
2008-11-18T15:46:46.917	CNA-Q establishes partnership with Institute of Leadership Management	CNA NEWS	2008	November 18, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA-Q establishes partnership with Institute of Leadership Management Doha, Qatar - College of the North Atlantic’s Qatar campus has partnered with the Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) in the United Kingdom to deliver professional programs in…
2008-11-12T16:05:30.030	Qatar Petroleum announces new scholarship at CNA-Q	CNA NEWS	2008	November 12, 2008 CNA NEWS Qatar Petroleum announces new scholarship at CNA-Q Doha, Qatar – Qatar Petroleum, the State of Qatar’s oil and natural gas company, has announced a new scholarship program at College of the North Atlantic-Qatar. The Language…
2008-11-12T16:04:44.220	CNA-Q students compete in annual business case competition	CNA NEWS	2008	November 12, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA-Q students compete in annual business case competition Doha, Qatar – Ten teams of students competed in the fourth annual College of the North Atlantic – Qatar Business Case Competition at the college’s international campus in the…
2008-11-05T12:05:22.633	CNA launches Facebook page	CNA NEWS	2008	November 5, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA launches Facebook page College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has incorporated the popular social networking application Facebook into its student recruitment and marketing strategies and launched its…
2008-11-04T09:11:46.727	CNA students recognized with Millennium Awards	CNA NEWS	2008	November 4, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA students recognized with Millennium Awards Four students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are among the 1,000 students at more than 195 post-secondary institutions across Canada to receive Millennium Awards. The…
2008-10-30T15:52:48.663	College of the North Atlantic-Qatar celebrates opening of Learning Commons	CNA NEWS	2008	October 30, 2008 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic-Qatar celebrates opening of Learning Commons Doha, Qatar - Dr. Latifa Al Houty, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee, was joined by Dr. Harald Jorch, President of College of the North Atlantic – Qatar, and Mr. Glenn Thorne, Vice…
2008-10-28T09:11:36.710	Member of Qatari Royal family makes inaugural visit to Qatar campus	CNA NEWS	2008	October 28, 2008 CNA NEWS Member of Qatari Royal family makes inaugural visit to Qatar campus Doha, Qatar – Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made her inaugural visit to College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) on October 28, 2008. The newly…
2008-10-27T14:32:33.690	Skills Work for Women conference comes to Stephenville Crossing	CNA NEWS	2008	October 27, 2008 CNA NEWS Skills Work for Women conference comes to Stephenville Crossing On Thursday, November 13, 2008, Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with College of the North Atlantic, will be hosting a conference for Level I female high…
2008-10-20T15:36:20.483	CNA to host College Day on Nov. 6	CNA NEWS	2008	October 20, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA to host College Day on Nov. 6 College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will host its fifth annual College Day on Nov. 6. This daytime event will showcase the programs and services offered at CNA campuses throughout…
2008-10-14T13:41:42.093	College career fair offers lots of opportunity	CNA NEWS	2008	October 14, 2008 CNA NEWS College career fair offers lots of opportunity Forty-two employers, combined with more than 1,000 students, alumni and guests, makes for one successful career fair. On Oct. 2, College of the North Atlantic (CNA), in partnership…
2008-10-14T09:57:34.100	College of the North Atlantic-Qatar Celebrates Healthy Heart Day	CNA NEWS	2008	October 14, 2008 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic-Qatar Celebrates Healthy Heart Day Over 200 staff and students of College of the North Atlantic-Qatar took advantage of the Healthy Heart Day displays on campus on Thursday, October 9. CNA-Q in partnership with…
2008-09-11T15:07:52.030	Just the beginning	CNA NEWS	2008	September 11, 2008 CNA NEWS Just the beginning Being close to retirement doesn’t mean you can’t pursue work in a new and exciting field. College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Targeted Initiative for Older Workers program equips…
2008-09-03T13:31:45.153	Port aux Basques campus offers new Marine Hospitality Training	CNA NEWS	2008	September 3, 2008 CNA NEWS Port aux Basques campus offers new Marine Hospitality Training College of the North Atlantic is implementing a 35-week Marine Hospitality Training program at its Port aux Basques campus during the Fall 2008 session. The program is designed to…
2008-08-29T14:52:20.847	Hands-on training for a hands-on career	CNA NEWS	2008	August 29, 2008 CNA NEWS Hands-on training for a hands-on career For 20-year-old Greg Rendell of St. John’s, the decision to enroll in the Machinist program was a no-brainer. He had a job ready and waiting for him in this high demand industry…
2008-08-12T12:33:56.180	Choosing the right career	CNA NEWS	2008	August 12, 2008 CNA NEWS Choosing the right career Like many high school graduates today, Sean McKenna was unsure what program to pursue for his post-secondary education. But with a little luck, the Fogo Island native found College…
2008-08-11T10:41:04.007	Boat manufacturing information sessions	CNA NEWS	2008	August 11, 2008 CNA NEWS Boat manufacturing information sessions Information sessions for the new boat manufacturing trades training program, being introduced at College of the North Atlantic, begin this week. The schedule of information…
2008-08-05T11:16:09.150	ICE Awards deadline this week	CNA NEWS	2008	August 5, 2008 CNA NEWS ICE Awards deadline this week The deadline is drawing near for the 2008 ICE Awards Student Creative Competition. The ICE Awards, organized by a diverse group of Atlantic Canadian advertising and marketing…
2008-07-30T10:29:02.497	New international graduate category added to Provincial Nominee Program	CNA NEWS	2008	July 30, 2008 CNA NEWS New international graduate category added to Provincial Nominee Program The Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, through its Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism, is enhancing the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with the launch…
2008-07-21T11:21:23.153	Turning dreams into reality	CNA NEWS	2008	July 21, 2008 CNA NEWS Turning dreams into reality Sanat Mandal is living his dream of making a difference in people’s lives. He makes this dream a reality each and every day through his breast cancer research. Mandal, originally…
2008-07-18T14:54:26.700	BMO donates $10,000 to CNA scholarships	CNA NEWS	2008	July 18, 2008 CNA NEWS BMO donates $10,000 to CNA scholarships Jean Madill, president of College of the North Atlantic, accepts a $10,000 cheque from Linda Lucas, BMO branch manager in Stephenville, and Sam Davis, BMO area manager. This is the…
2008-07-18T10:41:12.350	Government of Canada supports boat manufacturing training program at CNA	CNA NEWS	2008	July 18, 2008 CNA NEWS Government of Canada supports boat manufacturing training program at CNA A new boat manufacturing trades training program being introduced at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will fill a skills gap in the industry and help local companies to grow.…
2008-07-11T11:53:51.147	It’s a brand new day for the Terri Lynn Eddy Band	CNA NEWS	2008	July 11, 2008 CNA NEWS It’s a brand new day for the Terri Lynn Eddy Band “Well I packed my bags and left to do my thing If I don't do that now I may never sing Living a life that's good to me I was blind but now I see” ~Terri Lynn Eddy, Brand New Day…
2008-07-10T10:50:57.730	CNA-Q and CBQ Prepare Banking Students for the Workforce	CNA NEWS	2008	July 10, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA-Q and CBQ Prepare Banking Students for the Workforce College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) and the Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) are pleased to announce that 21 students are ready to join the country’s banking industry. The…
2008-07-03T13:42:40.160	Lighting the way for a good cause	CNA NEWS	2008	July 3, 2008 CNA NEWS Lighting the way for a good cause Employees at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) are feeling the community spirit. Two college teams consisting of 11 members each have been entered in Race to the Sea, an annual…
2008-06-30T08:58:23.223	Helping women parlay dark history into a bright future	CNA NEWS	2008	June 30, 2008 CNA NEWS Helping women parlay dark history into a bright future When the Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network (NAWN) became an incorporated body in December 2005, Sheila Robinson found herself on the verge of a powerful movement in the…
2008-06-27T15:16:14.847	Attitudes toward mental illness influenced by several factors	CNA NEWS	2008	June 27, 2008 CNA NEWS Attitudes toward mental illness influenced by several factors A recent study conducted amongst faculty at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has turned up some interesting findings. Mary Keefe, Coordinator of Disability Services at the…
2008-06-24T14:26:50.517	College’s AFS strategy draws interest at conference	CNA NEWS	2008	June 24, 2008 CNA NEWS College’s AFS strategy draws interest at conference If asking questions is a sign of interest in a subject, then delegates who took in a presentation on College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Access for Success (AFS) project were…
2008-06-24T09:17:47.660	Atlantic student services conference held at college campus	CNA NEWS	2008	June 24, 2008 CNA NEWS Atlantic student services conference held at college campus College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John’s was bustling on Saturday, June 21, as more than 80 delegates took part in the 33rd annual Atlantic…
2008-06-17T09:50:57.447	College partnering with university on national conference	CNA NEWS	2008	June 17, 2008 CNA NEWS College partnering with university on national conference College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) are partnering to provide student services professionals the opportunity to network and explore…
2008-06-17T09:45:02.423	CNA takes home spirit awards from ACE competition	CNA NEWS	2008	June 17, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA takes home spirit awards from ACE competition It was all about team spirit for the three College of the North Atlantic (CNA) teams participating in the national Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) exposition in May. The…
2008-06-13T14:21:14.867	Award winning newsletter	CNA NEWS	2008	June 13, 2008 CNA NEWS Award winning newsletter College of the North Atlantic’s employee newsletter, Currents, has been recognized with an award of excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators Pinnacle…
2008-06-04T14:23:37.237	Learning to make pictures move	CNA NEWS	2008	June 4, 2008 CNA NEWS Learning to make pictures move By Sabrina Skinner The Georgian The assistant director calls for quiet on the set as several actors shuffle into place. A cameraman stands on a crate, while another crew member on…
2008-06-03T13:43:47.950	Making his mark	CNA NEWS	2008	June 3, 2008 CNA NEWS Making his mark Written by Pam Morrissey The Aurora Mike Adam has returned home to lead programming at the Labrador City Recreation Department. The 2006 gold-medal curling Olympian first learned…
2008-06-02T13:30:15.390	Student launches alternative arts magazine	CNA NEWS	2008	June 2, 2008 CNA NEWS Student launches alternative arts magazine Paddy Barry, a second-year Graphic Production and Printing student at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John’s, has taken an assignment to the…
2008-05-29T11:46:19.160	Single mom inspiring others in fitness, education	CNA NEWS	2008	May 29, 2008 CNA NEWS Single mom inspiring others in fitness, education Like most single moms, Tracy Seaward leads a busy life. But the 36-year-old Stephenville resident is not only busy looking after her two children – she also attends school…
2008-05-21T13:39:15.503	Atlantic college leaders sign environmental agreement	CNA NEWS	2008	May 21, 2008 CNA NEWS Atlantic college leaders sign environmental agreement Leaders from Atlantic Canada’s four public colleges gathered in St. John’s on Wednesday, May 21 to sign a common Environmental Stewardship Agreement. The signing took place during…
2008-05-20T10:40:03.817	Provincial Government investments transform college	CNA NEWS	2008	May 20, 2008 CNA NEWS Provincial Government investments transform college Students, faculty and staff at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive campus gathered to mark a milestone in the campus’ history today at a ceremony in St. John’s.…
2008-05-15T08:55:53.360	CNA produces award winning journalists	CNA NEWS	2008	May 15, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA produces award winning journalists Growing up in Marystown, Ryan Crocker had a passion for writing – passion he put to good use when it came time for college. Now 26, Crocker has taken the basic principles he…
2008-05-14T09:50:08.133	Post-secondary students compete in national entrepreneurship competition	CNA NEWS	2008	May 14, 2008 CNA NEWS Post-secondary students compete in national entrepreneurship competition Post-secondary students from Newfoundland and Labrador were in Toronto to test their business skills against students from across Canada at the Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship…
2008-05-13T09:26:31.033	World Virtual Science and Engineering Fair winners announced	CNA NEWS	2008	May 13, 2008 CNA NEWS World Virtual Science and Engineering Fair winners announced The top prizes in the inaugural World Virtual Science and Engineering Fair were awarded May 10th at College of the North Atlantic–Qatar (CNA-Q). The top prize in the college…
2008-05-02T14:08:00.473	Canadian Astronaut to attend CNA-Qatar event	CNA NEWS	2008	May 2, 2008 CNA NEWS Canadian Astronaut to attend CNA-Qatar event Today, the College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) announced that the special guest and judge at the forthcoming World Virtual Science and Engineering Fair (WVSEF) will be the…
2008-04-25T13:53:40.457	Government of Canada continues support of education institutions	CNA NEWS	2008	April 25, 2008 CNA NEWS Government of Canada continues support of education institutions A significant investment by the federal government will enable the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) to expand its training capabilities by offering paramedicine training to…
2008-04-24T10:29:31.670	Many opportunities in small equipment service field	CNA NEWS	2008	April 24, 2008 CNA NEWS Many opportunities in small equipment service field Growing up in Stephenville, Justin King could always be found tinkering with motors. So naturally when it came to choosing a career, King headed for College of the North Atlantic’s…
2008-04-23T13:30:37.773	Provincial government investment increases access to paramedic training	CNA NEWS	2008	April 23, 2008 CNA NEWS Provincial government investment increases access to paramedic training College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bay St. George campus has established a new paramedic training program that includes some of North America’s most advanced emergency response…
2008-04-14T09:06:51.083	CNA students successful at Skills Canada competition	CNA NEWS	2008	April 14, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA students successful at Skills Canada competition The 11th Annual Provincial Skills Canada Skilled Trade and Technology competitions were held Friday, April 4 with a strong performance coming from College of the North Atlantic…
2008-04-09T11:43:52.787	College signs Pan-Atlantic newspaper ad sales training contract	CNA NEWS	2008	April 9, 2008 CNA NEWS College signs Pan-Atlantic newspaper ad sales training contract College of North Atlantic (CNA) President Jean Madill and Atlantic Community Newspapers Association (ACNA) Vice-President Shawn Woodford signed an agreement this morning for a…
2008-04-08T14:54:37.787	Cox’s Cove resident to represent NL in national competition	CNA NEWS	2008	April 8, 2008 CNA NEWS Cox’s Cove resident to represent NL in national competition On April 4 Neil Park proved himself to be among the best in the province at the provincial Skills Canada competition. Park, originally from Cox’s Cove on the west coast, is a…
2008-04-08T09:47:54.763	CNA project nominated for innovation award	CNA NEWS	2008	April 8, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA project nominated for innovation award When Mike Graham helped his 14-year-old daughter with her science fair project in 2001, he had no way of knowing their simple idea would turn into a full-fledged research study…
2008-03-25T16:10:04.227	Aircraft maintenance students take home scholarships	CNA NEWS	2008	March 25, 2008 CNA NEWS Aircraft maintenance students take home scholarships Two students of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology program recently received scholarships from Air Canada Jazz. First-year students…
2008-03-25T16:05:14.227	The dangers of climate change - Al Gore’s global warming message presented	CNA NEWS	2008	March 25, 2008 CNA NEWS The dangers of climate change - Al Gore’s global warming message presented A very powerful message about the effects of global warming was heard by those who took in Carl Duivenvoorden’s delivery of Al Gore’s global warming presentation – An Inconvenient…
2008-03-24T13:58:16.517	New Opportunities Explored with St. Pierre and Miquelon	CNA NEWS	2008	March 24, 2008 CNA NEWS New Opportunities Explored with St. Pierre and Miquelon The opportunity to further develop tourism and education-related partnerships with St. Pierre et Miquelon was the focus of recent meetings between the Honourable Clyde Jackman,…
2008-03-12T09:33:45.893	CNA’s entrepreneurs take home regional awards, headed to nationals	CNA NEWS	2008	March 12, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA’s entrepreneurs take home regional awards, headed to nationals The best and the brightest in Eastern Canada gathered in Halifax this week to compete for Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) regional champion titles. A national charitable…
2008-03-11T10:56:40.777	Celebrating women	CNA NEWS	2008	March 11, 2008 CNA NEWS Celebrating women Written By FRANK GALE The Western Star STEPHENVILLE — Wanda Mullett credits her involvement with the Bay St. George Women’s Centre in making her a strong woman. Speaking at an…
2008-03-10T14:07:24.967	Artistic Expressions in Seal Cove	CNA NEWS	2008	March 10, 2008 CNA NEWS Artistic Expressions in Seal Cove College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Seal Cove campus library has recently partnered with local Conception Bay South school, Queen Elizabeth Regional High, to bring local culture…
2008-03-07T11:39:51.863	Sharing resources rebuilds hope... and a community	CNA NEWS	2008	March 7, 2008 CNA NEWS Sharing resources rebuilds hope... and a community If you had a chance to help the victims of the most destructive hurricane in recorded US history, would you? Students of the Architectural Engineering Technology and Civil…
2008-03-05T10:11:16.067	Fine cuisine	CNA NEWS	2008	March 5, 2008 CNA NEWS Fine cuisine Students head to culinary competition Three students at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bay St. George campus will compete for a spot to be one of Canada’s top aspiring…
2008-03-04T13:41:56.197	Industry demands new training, college responds	CNA NEWS	2008	March 4, 2008 CNA NEWS Industry demands new training, college responds The Personal Care Attendant program at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bay St. George campus held its first graduation on February 27. Nine students graduated and already…
2008-02-29T15:30:00.873	Presentation of “An Inconvenient Truth” at DSB Fowlow Building	CNA NEWS	2008	February 29, 2008 CNA NEWS Presentation of “An Inconvenient Truth” at DSB Fowlow Building Carol Duivenvoorden will deliver Al Gore’s global warming message on Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. in the lecture theatre of the DSB Fowlow Building, College of the North…
2008-02-05T12:20:35.660	CNA gearing up training for new resource development projects	CNA NEWS	2008	February 5, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA gearing up training for new resource development projects CNA is hosting a second Oil and Gas Stakeholder Forum and Strategy Session at the Delta St. John’s Hotel on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. The theme of the forum is Training for the…
2008-01-23T13:00:36.893	Province Makes Major Advancement in Distance Education	CNA NEWS	2008	January 23, 2008 CNA NEWS Province Makes Major Advancement in Distance Education The technology used to deliver distance education across Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming more advanced, offering a 21st century learning experience for students taking…
2008-01-14T10:05:37.597	CNA and Cisco Systems collaborate:	CNA NEWS	2008	January 14, 2008 CNA NEWS CNA and Cisco Systems collaborate: Partners prepare students for Information Technology and Engineering Technology careers College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Cisco Systems…
2008-01-11T08:27:47.950	Promoting Steps for Success	CNA NEWS	2008	January 11, 2008 CNA NEWS Promoting Steps for Success The Random North Development Association and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), Newfoundland and Labrador division, in partnership with College of the North Atlantic…
2008-01-10T15:49:18.273	New provincial scholarships support adult learners	CNA NEWS	2008	January 10, 2008 CNA NEWS New provincial scholarships support adult learners Recognizing that many students require financial assistance to pursue their post-secondary goals, the Provincial Government has introduced a new scholarship program. Twenty-five…
2007-12-10T17:24:56.543	College signs MOU with military	CNA NEWS	2007	December 10, 2007 CNA NEWS College signs MOU with military Stephenville, NL – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and the Canadian Department of National Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, December 10, 2007 at 1:30…
2007-11-22T09:11:42.477	Substantial scholarships for CNA students	CNA NEWS	2007	November 22, 2007 CNA NEWS Substantial scholarships for CNA students ExxonMobil, the lead partner in the Hibernia project, is contributing $50,000 to College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) awards program. ExxonMobil’s endowment of $50,000 will…
2007-11-16T12:32:09.647	Canada World Youth celebrates Stephenville	CNA NEWS	2007	November 16, 2007 CNA NEWS Canada World Youth celebrates Stephenville Stephenville is currently hosting a contingent of Canada World Youth (CWY) participants, who are decidedly making the most of their cross-cultural experience. The group of nine…
2007-11-16T10:40:18.573	CNA nabs four international awards	CNA NEWS	2007	November 16, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA nabs four international awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has won four international distinctions from the MarCom Awards for the college’s work in marketing and public relations. The MarCom Awards,…
2007-11-15T15:30:18.123	CNA announces new institute for cultural tourism	CNA NEWS	2007	November 15, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA announces new institute for cultural tourism College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will establish Atlantic Canada’s first centre for cultural tourism training and professional development thanks to a combined investment of…
2007-11-08T16:50:30	Ground-breaking agreement expands	CNA NEWS	2007	November 8, 2007 CNA NEWS Ground-breaking agreement expands A delegation from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) was at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Ridge Road campus in St. John’s this week to formally…
2007-11-08T09:28:57.473	CNA student wins big at ICE Awards	CNA NEWS	2007	November 8, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA student wins big at ICE Awards Katherine Hann is a student of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Graphic Print and Production program at the Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John’s. She recently walked away…
2007-11-07T15:46:13.990	Instructor honoured as Mentor of the Year	CNA NEWS	2007	November 7, 2007 CNA NEWS Instructor honoured as Mentor of the Year Paul Chafe of Grand Falls-Windsor recently received the distinction of being named Youth Ventures Mentor of the Year. Chafe, an instructor of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA)…
2007-11-05T13:49:56.050	Educator of the Year	CNA NEWS	2007	November 5, 2007 CNA NEWS Educator of the Year CNA wins national award College of the North Atlantic has been honoured with the Educator of the Year award from the National Seafood Sector Council (NSSC). This national award is…
2007-10-26T15:58:34.783	Information Session: Employment Opportunities for Instructors	CNA NEWS	2007	October 26, 2007 CNA NEWS Information Session: Employment Opportunities for Instructors Are you looking for an international assignment with a great Canadian College and a position that offers: • Competitive Compensation • Furnished Accommodation • Single or Family…
2007-10-26T15:54:33.800	St. John’s to host Joint Oversight Board meeting for CNA-Qatar	CNA NEWS	2007	October 26, 2007 CNA NEWS St. John’s to host Joint Oversight Board meeting for CNA-Qatar Representatives from the State of Qatar will be in St. John’s this week to attend meetings of the Joint Oversight Board (JOB) for College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Qatar…
2007-10-25T15:33:54.100	CNA to host College Day activities	CNA NEWS	2007	October 25, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA to host College Day activities College of the North Atlantic will host its fourth annual College Day on Nov. 1. This daytime event will showcase the programs and services offered at CNA campuses throughout the…
2007-10-15T09:38:49.540	Enthusiastic response at CNA career fair	CNA NEWS	2007	October 15, 2007 CNA NEWS Enthusiastic response at CNA career fair Thirty six employers combined with 1,200 students, alumni and guests, makes for one successful career fair. On Oct. 2, College of the North Atlantic (CNA), in partnership with the…
2007-09-21T13:04:53.860	St. Pierre et Miquelon Delegation Visits the Burin Peninsula	CNA NEWS	2007	September 21, 2007 CNA NEWS St. Pierre et Miquelon Delegation Visits the Burin Peninsula College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Burin Campus and Schooner Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) will host a delegation from the French Islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon on…
2007-09-17T09:45:45.097	College campus opens new extension	CNA NEWS	2007	September 17, 2007 CNA NEWS College campus opens new extension College of the North Atlantic (CNA) officially opened the new extension at its Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus on Friday, September 14. The two-storey, $5.5 million extension is more…
2007-09-07T14:54:05	New president for CNA	CNA NEWS	2007	September 7, 2007 CNA NEWS New president for CNA College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has begun its 2006-07 academic year with a new president. Jean Madill hails from Nova Scotia, though she lived in western Canada for nearly…
2007-08-23T16:04:02.190	Plumbing for the facts on employment: training for a fitting career	CNA NEWS	2007	August 23, 2007 CNA NEWS Plumbing for the facts on employment: training for a fitting career Craig Thistle had found employment soon after high school but he knew if he wanted job security, he was going to have to go to college. The Glenwood native found steady work as a…
2007-08-17T13:53:33.803	Autobody repair ramps up in popularity	CNA NEWS	2007	August 17, 2007 CNA NEWS Autobody repair ramps up in popularity Twenty-six year-old John Herlidan of Lord’s Cove is living his dream. He is working in the motor vehicle autobody repair field in St. John’s and gaining experience to reach his…
2007-08-17T13:51:44.960	Cooking program opens many doors	CNA NEWS	2007	August 17, 2007 CNA NEWS Cooking program opens many doors College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Cook program has opened many doors for people in the culinary industry. Anthony Gatherall, an executive chef with Oceania Cruise Lines, is one…
2007-07-19T10:33:12.157	Technology program right choice for Crewe	CNA NEWS	2007	July 19, 2007 CNA NEWS Technology program right choice for Crewe When Shannon Crewe enrolled in College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Process Operations Engineering Technology program, he knew he had found a program that was right for him.…
2007-07-12T09:03:24.643	CNA nabs three international awards	CNA NEWS	2007	July 12, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA nabs three international awards College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has been awarded three APEX 2007 Awards of Excellence for its work in marketing and public relations. APEX 2007 – the 19th Annual Awards for…
2007-07-11T13:55:28.957	Cooking graduate experiences many career opportunities	CNA NEWS	2007	July 11, 2007 CNA NEWS Cooking graduate experiences many career opportunities A chance encounter set Anthony Gatherall on his career path more than a decade ago, and since that time he has embarked on a very satisfying profession in the culinary industry.…
2007-06-21T11:15:15.457	Training for the Future — new Rig Technician Apprenticeship program	CNA NEWS	2007	June 21, 2007 CNA NEWS Training for the Future — new Rig Technician Apprenticeship program College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) for the development and…
2007-06-21T10:42:44.740	Following your heart	CNA NEWS	2007	June 21, 2007 CNA NEWS Following your heart Family is what is most important to Sheri-Lynn Noble of Deer Lake. And this was no more evident than when the mother of three put her career pursuits on hold to raise her children.…
2007-06-21T09:57:40.003	Processing nature’s resources	CNA NEWS	2007	June 21, 2007 CNA NEWS Processing nature’s resources Some people are born knowing what direction they want their life to take. Jordon Pye of Benoit’s Cove is one of those people. He completed the Forest Resource Technician program at…
2007-06-20T09:24:17.717	Three for the price of one	CNA NEWS	2007	June 20, 2007 CNA NEWS Three for the price of one Do you have multiple interests when it comes to a career? In just three years you could be certified to work in three high paying, high demand industries – pulp and paper,…
2007-06-15T15:10:28.520	Bay St. George campus renames dining hall	CNA NEWS	2007	June 15, 2007 CNA NEWS Bay St. George campus renames dining hall College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognized two outstanding individuals in a very unique way on Wednesday. The dining hall at the Bay St. George campus was named after retiree…
2007-06-14T16:29:50.060	Students win big at national competition	CNA NEWS	2007	June 14, 2007 CNA NEWS Students win big at national competition Congratulations to Team Newfoundland and Labrador 2007 for taking home the most medals ever won by this province at a national Canadian Skills Competition (CSC). The competition…
2007-06-07T09:09:07.570	Golden years for some, a silver lining for others	CNA NEWS	2007	June 7, 2007 CNA NEWS Golden years for some, a silver lining for others (reprinted with permission from the Northern Pen) The Northern Peninsula’s aging population is creating a large market for Personal Care Attendants (PCA). College of the North…
2007-06-01T14:39:47.040	Premier to open 2nd International Symposium	CNA NEWS	2007	June 1, 2007 CNA NEWS Premier to open 2nd International Symposium Premier Danny Williams will open the 2nd International Symposium on Oil and Gas Resources in Western Newfoundland at 7 p.m. on June 5 at the Glynmill Inn in Corner Brook. Premier…
2007-05-23T16:25:57.497	Success not measured by education alone	CNA NEWS	2007	May 23, 2007 CNA NEWS Success not measured by education alone How do you measure success? For some it is measured by the job they hold, for others by the number of degrees they have. But for Marion Barrett of Deer Lake success translates into…
2007-05-08T16:43:20.960	Qatar campus to host global event	CNA NEWS	2007	May 8, 2007 CNA NEWS Qatar campus to host global event College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) will host an unprecedented online event this summer – a global virtual science fair competition. The World Virtual Science and…
2007-05-04T14:43:20.930	Reconnect to your college!	CNA NEWS	2007	May 4, 2007 CNA NEWS Reconnect to your college! Are you one of more than 100,000 graduates of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) or its predecessor institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador or around the globe? Alumni can…
2007-04-18T15:55:49.507	CNA hosts Nickel Independent Film Festival	CNA NEWS	2007	April 18, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA hosts Nickel Independent Film Festival College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Film and Video Production program is pleased to host the Stephenville portion of The Nickel Independent Film Festival Road Show on April 20 at…
2007-04-09T13:56:33.963	CNA students successful at Skills Canada	CNA NEWS	2007	April 9, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA students successful at Skills Canada The 10th Annual Provincial Skills Canada competitions were held Friday, March 30, with a strong performance coming from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students. The students…
2007-03-30T15:04:33.080	Look out Hollywood!	CNA NEWS	2007	March 30, 2007 CNA NEWS Look out Hollywood! There’s excitement stirring in Stephenville. College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Bay St. George campus has created the Media Arts Centre (MAC), a virtual campus that represents…
2007-03-28T09:24:09.370	College truck features unique design	CNA NEWS	2007	March 28, 2007 CNA NEWS College truck features unique design College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recently created a vehicle decal for a transport truck that will be used to create awareness about the college province wide. “An organization’s…
2007-03-23T11:41:15.733	Heroes in the making	CNA NEWS	2007	March 23, 2007 CNA NEWS Heroes in the making College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Primary Care Paramedicine program at the Bay St. George campus has brought its hand-on training scenarios to a unique new level. The campus…
2007-02-26T11:08:58.783	Success takes time	CNA NEWS	2007	February 26, 2007 CNA NEWS Success takes time There aren’t many who go back for a high school diploma after enjoying a successful career for more than a decade. Yet at 45, Carol Skinner did just that. When Carol dropped out of…
2007-02-26T10:37:03.897	With education comes freedom	CNA NEWS	2007	February 26, 2007 CNA NEWS With education comes freedom Crystal Sheehan is diminutive in stature but packs a big punch when it comes to determination. Crystal dropped out of high school at age 15 in 1988 and went straight to Ontario to…
2007-02-21T16:31:52.433	CNA students win scholarships	CNA NEWS	2007	February 21, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA students win scholarships Sixteen students within College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) industrial trades programs have been honoured with scholarships. The Alberta Centennial Scholarships, valued at $2,000…
2007-01-30T15:07:11.450	CNA grad takes on culinary challenge of a lifetime	CNA NEWS	2007	January 30, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA grad takes on culinary challenge of a lifetime Though James Dillon of St. John’s is familiar with cooking competitions – he’s got seven under his belt – he says competing in The Next Great Chef was to date, the best experience…
2007-01-30T11:40:55.620	The difference between a job and a career	CNA NEWS	2007	January 30, 2007 CNA NEWS The difference between a job and a career Kirk Burry grew up in Happy Adventure, central Newfoundland. He left the province in 1990 before having completed high school, to go to work in Alberta. Though he found employment…
2007-01-29T14:00:58.970	So much to offer	CNA NEWS	2007	January 29, 2007 CNA NEWS So much to offer By Danette Dooley Posted with permission from The Telegram January 19, 2007 -- Pam Heffernan has lived most of her 36 years feeling she was stupid. No one ever took the time to…
2007-01-23T15:43:28.957	And the winner is...	CNA NEWS	2007	January 23, 2007 CNA NEWS And the winner is... Carol Ann Kelloway of Mount Pearl is the winner of College of the North Atlantic's (CNA) Hockey Day in Canada Jersey Draw. The hockey mom of three boys entered the contest on the…
2007-01-18T12:43:27.203	Practical Nursing pinning ceremony at CNA	CNA NEWS	2007	January 18, 2007 CNA NEWS Practical Nursing pinning ceremony at CNA The Corner Brook campus, College of the North Atlantic (CNA), celebrated its Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Friday, January 12, 2007 at the Greenwood Inn and Suites. Twenty…
2007-01-10T12:46:33.800	CNA holds fur farm information sessions across province	CNA NEWS	2007	January 10, 2007 CNA NEWS CNA holds fur farm information sessions across province College of the North Atlantic (CNA), in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador Fur Breeders Association, is offering a unique Fur Farm Production training program in response…
2006-12-19T14:47:22.090	Increased services and staff for students with disabilities	CNA NEWS	2006	December 19, 2006 CNA NEWS Increased services and staff for students with disabilities Ten full-time permanent staff specialized in working with students with disabilities have been hired at College of the North Atlantic. In addition, specialized equipment has been…
2006-12-04T14:03:30.583	You can’t start from the roof down	CNA NEWS	2006	December 4, 2006 CNA NEWS You can’t start from the roof down Richard Miller’s story is a poignant one. Until little over a decade ago, he was one of 22 per cent of Canadians who struggle through life without literacy. His fate took a turn…
2006-11-30T16:32:28.450	CNA Supports Growth in Fur Industry	CNA NEWS	2006	November 30, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA Supports Growth in Fur Industry After extensive consultation with industry, College of the North Atlantic has developed a comprehensive one-year fur production training program to prepare students for employment…
2006-11-30T11:00:54.270	Student defines passion in the digital age	CNA NEWS	2006	November 30, 2006 CNA NEWS Student defines passion in the digital age Rajash Massey is a man who wants his life’s work to be his life’s passion. Though having successfully found work after completing a university degree, Massey didn’t discover his…
2006-11-29T14:46:27.503	New Career Exploration opportunities for women in skilled trades	CNA NEWS	2006	November 29, 2006 CNA NEWS New Career Exploration opportunities for women in skilled trades To create more opportunities for women in the skilled trades sector, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is announcing the implementation of a Career Exploration for Women (CEW)…
2006-11-29T14:44:15.220	New link will benefit CNA research	CNA NEWS	2006	November 29, 2006 CNA NEWS New link will benefit CNA research The recently announced telecommunications link by private industry will increase online benefits for College of the North Atlantic. “This new link, to be completed by December…
2006-11-28T09:48:15.100	Big increase in College of the North Atlantic scholarships	CNA NEWS	2006	November 28, 2006 CNA NEWS Big increase in College of the North Atlantic scholarships One hundred and twenty students from the Prince Philip Drive, Ridge Road and Seal Cove campuses of College of the North Atlantic were the recipients of $98,200 in scholarships on…
2006-11-21T09:47:55.857	The power of education is forever	CNA NEWS	2006	November 21, 2006 CNA NEWS The power of education is forever “It was either take ABE or stay like this for the rest of my life.” This is the realization Loriann Leyte came to after finding herself dependant on social assistance, several…
2006-11-20T09:10:06.887	Students host 2nd Annual S.N.A.P.P.	CNA NEWS	2006	November 20, 2006 CNA NEWS Students host 2nd Annual S.N.A.P.P. On December 7, College of the North Atlantic’s Digital Animation class will be presenting the 2nd Annual Stephenville New Animation & Philm Phestival (S.N.A.P.P.). “S.N.A.P.P. is a…
2006-11-17T13:58:03.350	CNA presents a smorgasbord of creative display	CNA NEWS	2006	November 17, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA presents a smorgasbord of creative display Music Industry and Performance and Recording Arts students bring you Sonic Potluck 17! This semester musical extravaganza will also feature a display of original work from College…
2006-11-17T10:10:14.217	New Career Exploration opportunities for women in skilled trades	CNA NEWS	2006	November 17, 2006 CNA NEWS New Career Exploration opportunities for women in skilled trades To create more opportunities for women in the skilled trades sector, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is announcing the implementation of a Career Exploration for Women (CEW)…
2006-11-09T09:19:02.173	CNA Builds Harmony with MusicNL	CNA NEWS	2006	November 9, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA Builds Harmony with MusicNL College of the North Atlantic (CNA) was honoured at MusicNL’s 15th Annual Conference and Awards Show in Stephenville this weekend, with the Industry Builder Award. Cyril Organ,…
2006-10-31T09:42:01.897	Vehicles give boost to Automotive Technician programs	CNA NEWS	2006	October 31, 2006 CNA NEWS Vehicles give boost to Automotive Technician programs College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has again received a donation to the tune of $300,000 from Dennis GM and GM Canada. Ten vehicles were delivered to the Martin Gallant Building…
2006-10-19T14:54:59.170	CNA celebrates first FITT graduates	CNA NEWS	2006	October 19, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA celebrates first FITT graduates College of the North Atlantic (CNA) celebrated the achievements of its Forum for International Trades Training (FITT) skills program during a graduation ceremony held Thursday,…
2006-10-16T09:48:06.827	CNA digs deep for Oil and Gas industry	CNA NEWS	2006	October 16, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA digs deep for Oil and Gas industry For more than forty years College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has tapped into the resources of this province to deliver training that makes a substantial contribution to the…
2006-09-14T10:00:39.170	College of the North Atlantic announces largest scholarship donor	CNA NEWS	2006	September 14, 2006 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic announces largest scholarship donor College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is pleased to announce the Fry Family Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships – the largest scholarship donation in the college’s history –…
2006-08-21T15:13:08.673	$5.5 million announced to expand CNA in Happy Valley-Goose Bay	CNA NEWS	2006	August 21, 2006 CNA NEWS $5.5 million announced to expand CNA in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Joan Burke, Minister of Education and John Hickey, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and MHA for the District of Lake Melville, announced today that $5.5 million has been…
2006-07-06T10:56:29.180	International Trade Export Interns Wanted	CNA NEWS	2006	July 6, 2006 CNA NEWS International Trade Export Interns Wanted Are you a recent graduate from an International Trades Program? Are you looking for a summer internship in business? The Export Internship for Trade graduates program is designed…
2006-06-19T14:33:31.870	College’s Qatar project reaches another milestone	CNA NEWS	2006	June 19, 2006 CNA NEWS College’s Qatar project reaches another milestone June 19, 2006 - Joan Burke, Minister of Education, and Bruce Hollett, President of College of the North Atlantic, reported today that the college’s campus in the Middle East State…
2006-06-19T10:39:09.550	Florence O’Neill Scholarships awarded	CNA NEWS	2006	June 19, 2006 CNA NEWS Florence O’Neill Scholarships awarded Five College of the North Atlantic students were awarded with the Florence O’Neill Scholarship this June. The scholarship, valued at $1,000 is given to the Adult Basic Education…
2006-06-07T09:47:04.627	Minister announces increased access to Adult Basic Education	CNA NEWS	2006	June 7, 2006 CNA NEWS Minister announces increased access to Adult Basic Education More residents of Newfoundland and Labrador will have the opportunity to advance their education with a $1.2 million investment in adult education. Joan Burke, Minister of…
2006-06-07T09:40:31.610	College receives scholarships from VBNC	CNA NEWS	2006	June 7, 2006 CNA NEWS College receives scholarships from VBNC St. John’s, NL - Bruce Hollett, President of the College of the North Atlantic announced last week that Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company (VBNC) has extended its commitment to the…
2006-06-02T13:48:40.393	Team NL shines at national skills competition!	CNA NEWS	2006	June 2, 2006 CNA NEWS Team NL shines at national skills competition! Congratulations to Team Newfoundland and Labrador 2006, who won six medals at the 12th Canadian Skills Competition (CSC). The annual competition was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia…
2006-06-01T14:27:57.100	Motivating the Muse	CNA NEWS	2006	June 1, 2006 CNA NEWS Motivating the Muse “Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance." ~ Samuel Johnson June 1, 2006 -- Talent simply isn’t enough for success. One needs the desire… the hunger to make it…
2006-05-23T10:02:36.433	Skills Canada winner follows tradition and finds success	CNA NEWS	2006	May 23, 2006 CNA NEWS Skills Canada winner follows tradition and finds success Talk about a family recipe! The Thibeau family of Stephenville has been cooking for generations. Andrew Thibeau began work in 1917 for the Canadian National Railroad as a private…
2006-05-01T14:42:25.260	College to deliver Changing Minds program	CNA NEWS	2006	May 1, 2006 CNA NEWS College to deliver Changing Minds program In celebration of Mental Health Week, May 1 to 7, 2006, the Canadian Mental Health Association, in partnership with the College of the North Atlantic, announce the official launch…
2006-04-11T09:44:03.477	Government invests in College of the North Atlantic	CNA NEWS	2006	April 11, 2006 CNA NEWS Government invests in College of the North Atlantic Joan Burke, Minister of Education, announced today an investment of $3.85 million for College of the North Atlantic that will see the creation of a Program Development Unit, with…
2006-04-04T11:56:34.953	Testing… testing… Success!	CNA NEWS	2006	April 4, 2006 CNA NEWS Testing… testing… Success! There is a great deal of good news coming from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Port aux Basques campus these days. Good news for programs such as Non-Destructive Testing…
2006-04-03T13:33:14.127	Battle of the Bands winner no decoy	CNA NEWS	2006	April 3, 2006 CNA NEWS Battle of the Bands winner no decoy When Chris Clarke of Port aux Basques and Brandon Hopkins of Deer Lake enrolled in the Music Industry & Performance (MIP) program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) in Bay St.…
2006-03-30T15:45:00.250	Alumni association chapter launched	CNA NEWS	2006	March 30, 2006 CNA NEWS Alumni association chapter launched Graduates, staff and students of Corner Brook campus, College of the North Atlantic (CNA), gathered at the campus on Tuesday evening to mark the launch of a local chapter of the…
2006-03-29T09:51:52.113	CNA dominates provincial skills competition	CNA NEWS	2006	March 29, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA dominates provincial skills competition The 9th Annual Provincial Skills Canada Competition was held Friday, March 24, in St. John’s, with a very strong showing from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students. CNA’s…
2006-03-10T09:38:26.993	Welcome to the International Studio of Architecture!	CNA NEWS	2006	March 10, 2006 CNA NEWS Welcome to the International Studio of Architecture! Students of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) program have embarked on a unique international project, piloting a distance learning…
2006-03-09T07:48:12.723	CNA Students Organize Winter Games	CNA NEWS	2006	March 9, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA Students Organize Winter Games Clarenville to host inaugural event The Council of Student Executives (CSE) of the College of the North Atlantic have spent the last several months planning what they hope will be…
2006-03-01T10:32:04	Man puts his education to work	CNA NEWS	2006	March 1, 2006 CNA NEWS Man puts his education to work Fred Dixon was 38 years old when he went to college. Before that, he had an interesting career working in a variety of industries and positions, most of them involving marketing.…
2006-02-28T16:38:09.097	Bay St. George man wins autographed Hockey Day in Canada jersey	CNA NEWS	2006	February 28, 2006 CNA NEWS Bay St. George man wins autographed Hockey Day in Canada jersey Mike Daugherty of Kippens, Bay St. George is the winner of College of the North Atlantic’s hockey jersey draw. The jersey – an authentic licensed Hockey Day in Canada sweater, size…
2006-02-16T10:22:02.393	Vagina Monologues come to Stephenville	CNA NEWS	2006	February 16, 2006 CNA NEWS Vagina Monologues come to Stephenville Stephenville Theatre Festival and College of the North Atlantic are helping Stephenville celebrate V-Day with a production of The Vagina Monologues on February 19. V-Day, a global…
2006-02-09T16:10:41.677	College reinstates Civil program	CNA NEWS	2006	February 9, 2006 CNA NEWS College reinstates Civil program February 9, 2006 - College of the North Atlantic has decided to reinstate the Civil Engineering Technology (CET) program at its Engineering Technology Centre (Ridge Road campus) in…
2006-01-16T11:33:15.740	Win an authentic Hockey Day in Canada jersey!	CNA NEWS	2006	January 16, 2006 CNA NEWS Win an authentic Hockey Day in Canada jersey! The Town of Stephenville was the destination community for the 6th Annual Hockey Day in Canada this year. From January 5-8, Don Cherry, Ron MacLean, Wendel Clark and Dick Irvin,…
2006-01-12T15:24:17.677	CNA director internationally recognized	CNA NEWS	2006	January 12, 2006 CNA NEWS CNA director internationally recognized Dr. Daniel Wong, Director of China Projects at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), has been granted the prestigious title of Co-Founder of Jilin University–Lambton College in…
2005-12-02T12:24:01.550	College of the North Atlantic-Qatar celebrates Grand Opening	CNA NEWS	2005	December 2, 2005 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic-Qatar celebrates Grand Opening Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Misned, Consort of His Highness, the Emir of Qatar inaugurated the new campus of College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) on Thursday,…
2005-11-07T10:54:16.333	New Training Programs Unveiled for Municipal Leaders and Employees	CNA NEWS	2005	November 7, 2005 CNA NEWS New Training Programs Unveiled for Municipal Leaders and Employees ST. JOHN’S - Elected councillors and municipal staff in the towns and communities of Newfoundland and Labrador are facing larger and more complex issues than ever before. It has…
2005-09-08T15:57:54.490	College offers help to students in disaster area	CNA NEWS	2005	September 8, 2005 CNA NEWS College offers help to students in disaster area September 8, 2005 - College of the North Atlantic has extended an offer to help students from the United States unable to attend college or university in areas affected by…
2005-08-10T14:46:43.327	CNA graduate provides industry insight	CNA NEWS	2005	August 10, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA graduate provides industry insight College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate and Burin native Albert Grandy is an industry professional, contributing to the constant improvement of education in his field. The…
2005-08-09T11:58:24.590	Graduate makes connection at national conference	CNA NEWS	2005	August 9, 2005 CNA NEWS Graduate makes connection at national conference A College of the North Atlantic (CNA) graduate has landed a job at Canada’s largest and oldest department store retailer, preparing to become part of the company’s leaders of…
2005-08-09T11:53:41.463	College receives IT equipment donation	CNA NEWS	2005	August 9, 2005 CNA NEWS College receives IT equipment donation Sun Microsystems and Aliant have made a substantial donation of information technology equipment to the College of the North Atlantic (CNA) after a series of server upgrades and…
2005-07-29T13:20:48.317	College recognized as research facility	CNA NEWS	2005	July 29, 2005 CNA NEWS College recognized as research facility College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is now recognized as a formal research institution following approval by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)…
2005-07-28T13:50:00.797	College receives Retention Excellence Award	CNA NEWS	2005	July 28, 2005 CNA NEWS College receives Retention Excellence Award July 28, 2005 - College of the North Atlantic is one of only three post-secondary institutions in North America to be named the winner of the Noel-Levitz Retention Excellence Award…
2005-07-19T15:22:46.930	CNA grads invited to 2005 Summer Games	CNA NEWS	2005	July 19, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA grads invited to 2005 Summer Games Neither Logan Wood nor Christian Gallant ever imagined they would be chosen to participate in a national athletic competition; that’s because neither of them are athletes. They are…
2005-07-07T13:30:21.590	College pleased with government’s White Paper	CNA NEWS	2005	July 7, 2005 CNA NEWS College pleased with government’s White Paper July 7, 2005 - College of the North Atlantic President Pamela Walsh says she is extremely pleased with the provincial government’s White Paper on Public Post-Secondary Education,…
2005-06-30T16:04:24.873	CNA-Qatar holds first graduation	CNA NEWS	2005	June 30, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA-Qatar holds first graduation College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) graduated its first group of students on Wednesday, June 22. In attendance was Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bin Nasser Al-Missned, CNA-Q’s…
2005-06-27T11:06:47.710	CNA Students shine at Skills Canada Nationals	CNA NEWS	2005	June 27, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA Students shine at Skills Canada Nationals College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students made a strong showing at the 11th Annual Canadian Skills Competition in Edmonton. The competition was hosted by Skills Canada and ran…
2005-06-15T15:33:06.573	CNA students ACE national exposition	CNA NEWS	2005	June 15, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA students ACE national exposition Students from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Clarenville campus travelled to Toronto in May for the 2005 Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) National Exposition.…
2005-06-13T08:35:25.233	CNA to launch film festival	CNA NEWS	2005	June 13, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA to launch film festival By Chad Harnett College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Animation program will launch its first ever film festival on June 15 in Stephenville. The festival, called the…
2005-05-13T16:25:40.857	CNA students show colours at Skills Canada	CNA NEWS	2005	May 13, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA students show colours at Skills Canada The 8th annual Provincial Skills Canada Competitions were held Friday, May 6, in St. John’s, with a very strong showing from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students. They…
2005-05-13T15:51:14	Gander graduates enter hot job market!	CNA NEWS	2005	May 13, 2005 CNA NEWS Gander graduates enter hot job market! The 25 students who completed the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology program at CNA’s Gander campus in April had no worries about finding employment after graduation – the…
2005-05-12T11:39:08.150	Cooking Crewe rises to culinary challenge	CNA NEWS	2005	May 12, 2005 CNA NEWS Cooking Crewe rises to culinary challenge Chef Gerry Crewe was recognized not once, but twice at the Atlantic Culinary Conference and Competition held at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive campus in St.…
2005-05-09T14:01:52.393	Newfoundlanders and Labradorians support students at home	CNA NEWS	2005	May 9, 2005 CNA NEWS Newfoundlanders and Labradorians support students at home Through the generous support of the Lower Mainland Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Society, two College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students received the Ed Norman Memorial…
2005-05-02T14:59:18.260	Maximizing your knowledge	CNA NEWS	2005	May 2, 2005 CNA NEWS Maximizing your knowledge By Melissa O’Quinn When Matthew Way, or Max as his family and friends call him, was a toddler, his parents noticed he displayed early signs of readiness for school. By the time he…
2005-04-19T14:59:26.360	College students cooking up job opportunities	CNA NEWS	2005	April 19, 2005 CNA NEWS College students cooking up job opportunities By Melissa O'Quinn The 2005 Culinary Arts graduates at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville have been presented with the opportunity to start work immediately after…
2005-04-13T09:48:45.453	CNA students head to national competition	CNA NEWS	2005	April 13, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA students head to national competition By Melissa O’Quinn Igniting the passion of young Canadians to create brighter futures for both themselves and their community is just one of the things ACE can do. Advancing…
2005-04-08T12:02:25.060	Police training offered in Labrador	CNA NEWS	2005	April 8, 2005 CNA NEWS Police training offered in Labrador By Ngaire Genge Reprinted with permission from 53 North Inspector Bob Garland of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Labrador West detachment, is delighted with the “speed and…
2005-03-21T15:17:22.780	College increases security after car bombing in Doha	CNA NEWS	2005	March 21, 2005 CNA NEWS College increases security after car bombing in Doha March 21, 2005 - College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) is taking added security measures in light of a car bombing that took place at a theatre in downtown Doha on Saturday,…
2005-03-16T14:35:42.767	College pleased with continued tuition freeze	CNA NEWS	2005	March 16, 2005 CNA NEWS College pleased with continued tuition freeze Stephenville, March 16, 2005 – As an organization that is student-focused, College of the North Atlantic understands the enormous financial strain faced by students when in pursuit…
2005-03-15T11:29:52.683	Austrian trade commissioner to speak to business students	CNA NEWS	2005	March 15, 2005 CNA NEWS Austrian trade commissioner to speak to business students Burin, March 15, 2005 – Dr. Christoph Grabmayr, Consul General and Trade Commissioner of Austria to Canada, will be visiting College of the North Atlantic in Burin to deliver a…
2005-02-16T12:17:15.257	Qatari delegation to meet in Corner Brook	CNA NEWS	2005	February 16, 2005 CNA NEWS Qatari delegation to meet in Corner Brook Corner Brook, February 16, 2005 – Several members of Qatar’s Royal Family will be in Corner Brook this week to attend meetings of the Joint Oversight Board (JOB) for College of the…
2005-02-07T15:43:59.170	Ministers attend renaming ceremony at CNA	CNA NEWS	2005	February 7, 2005 CNA NEWS Ministers attend renaming ceremony at CNA Stephenville Crossing, February 4, 2005 – College of the North Atlantic held a renaming ceremony at its Bay St. George campus last night to dedicate its Stephenville Crossing…
2005-02-03T19:53:24.737	College launches alumni association	CNA NEWS	2005	February 3, 2005 CNA NEWS College launches alumni association February 4, 2005, St. John’s - College of the North Atlantic has officially launched its new Alumni Association. The launch took place at the college’s Prince Philip Drive campus…
2005-01-31T08:45:37.297	CNA honours former principal	CNA NEWS	2005	January 31, 2005 CNA NEWS CNA honours former principal January 31, 2005 – College of the North Atlantic’s Bay St. George Campus is renaming its building at Seal Cove Road, Stephenville Crossing on Thursday, February 3, in honour of…
2005-01-19T11:31:31.173	College to launch Alumni Association	CNA NEWS	2005	January 19, 2005 CNA NEWS College to launch Alumni Association January 19, 2005 - College of the North Atlantic recently initiated development of an alumni association and will officially launch this new service on Thursday, February 3 at 4:30…
2005-01-07T09:43:47.753	College employees narrowly escape Asian tsunami	CNA NEWS	2005	January 7, 2005 CNA NEWS College employees narrowly escape Asian tsunami By CLIFF WELLS Reprinted from the Western Star Judy Park is convinced someone’s watching over her. The Gillams native narrowly escaped the Boxing Day tsunami that devastated…
2004-12-22T15:45:43.313	Russells preparing to spend first Christmas in Qatar	CNA NEWS	2004	December 22, 2004 CNA NEWS Russells preparing to spend first Christmas in Qatar By ALLAN BOCK / EDITOR Reprinted from the Northern Pen Fred and Vadney Russell and their two children, Nathan and Kennedy, have made many adjustments since moving to a small…
2004-12-21T11:19:27.733	Featured Alumni - Denise King	CNA NEWS	2004	December 21, 2004 CNA NEWS Featured Alumni - Denise King Featured Alumni Denise King Denise is a graduate of the Business Management-Marketing program, Class of 2001. Since graduation she has been employed as a Sales Executive with…
2004-12-16T16:14:52.577	CNA holds Applied Research seminar	CNA NEWS	2004	December 16, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA holds Applied Research seminar December 16, 2004 – The Office of Applied Research at College of the North Atlantic has reached a milestone this month, in developing a culture of creativity and innovation in the…
2004-12-15T16:21:24.817	Qatar campus signs agreement with UCCB	CNA NEWS	2004	December 15, 2004 CNA NEWS Qatar campus signs agreement with UCCB December 11, 2004 - College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) continues to develop opportunities for further education. Recently an articulation and transfer agreement was signed…
2004-12-08T13:30:21.113	College forges European partnership	CNA NEWS	2004	December 8, 2004 CNA NEWS College forges European partnership December 8, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has extended its international reach with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Francoforum-institut de…
2004-12-08T13:17:28.310	New program gets to the roots of farming and beyond	CNA NEWS	2004	December 8, 2004 CNA NEWS New program gets to the roots of farming and beyond By Lillian Simmons Printed with permission from The Compas Although Newfoundlanders have always managed to sustain themselves on "this rock within the sea", farming has been far…
2004-12-08T11:16:29.420	Agriculture industry ready for growth	CNA NEWS	2004	December 8, 2004 CNA NEWS Agriculture industry ready for growth By Lillian Simmons Printed with permission from The Compass The new Agribusiness program at the College of the North Atlantic's Carbonear campus appears to tie in with what the…
2004-12-02T11:21:02.593	CareerSearch 2004 reveals positive findings for CNA graduates	CNA NEWS	2004	December 2, 2004 CNA NEWS CareerSearch 2004 reveals positive findings for CNA graduates December 2, 2004 – Brian Tobin, Director of Academic and Student Services with College of the North Atlantic (CNA), says college administration is extremely pleased with the…
2004-12-02T11:17:49.467	CNA Instructor helps Government of Vietnam with new law	CNA NEWS	2004	December 2, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA Instructor helps Government of Vietnam with new law Bill Kosar has been selected by the United Nation’s Development Program to assist the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in drafting their new company law – the Unified Enterprise Law…
2004-11-30T15:20:43.710	Gander students awarded scholarships	CNA NEWS	2004	November 30, 2004 CNA NEWS Gander students awarded scholarships College of the North Atlantic students Trevor Stacey (left) from Grand Bank, and Stephen Blundell from Carbonear have each been awarded the Centenary of Responsible Government…
2004-11-29T15:03:46.640	CNA instructor published	CNA NEWS	2004	November 29, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA instructor published November 29, 2004 – Bill Kosar is the new International Business instructor at College of the North Atlantic’s Burin campus. But the lawyer-turned-teacher is still quite busy in…
2004-11-19T16:51:37.403	Cyril Farrell appointed Executive Director of APCCC	CNA NEWS	2004	November 19, 2004 CNA NEWS Cyril Farrell appointed Executive Director of APCCC November 19, 2004 – Cyril Farrell, former Director of Programs with College of the North Atlantic, was recently appointed to the position of Executive Director with the Atlantic…
2004-11-19T15:42:24.973	College students awarded with scholarships	CNA NEWS	2004	November 19, 2004 CNA NEWS College students awarded with scholarships By Melissa O’Quinn Winning a national scholarship can be extremely rewarding – especially when it acknowledges a student’s efforts. Each year, the Canadian Millennium Scholarship…
2004-11-19T09:53:13.973	IOC to hire College of the North Atlantic graduates	CNA NEWS	2004	November 19, 2004 CNA NEWS IOC to hire College of the North Atlantic graduates Before the end of this year, the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) will have hired most of the graduates from College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Mining Technician program as part…
2004-11-10T16:26:07.037	International Education week	CNA NEWS	2004	November 10, 2004 CNA NEWS International Education week By Tanya Alexander November 10, 2004 – Canada is joining over 85 countries around the globe in celebrating international education from November 15-19, 2004. And Newfoundland and…
2004-11-05T16:09:34.610	MIP student receives national award	CNA NEWS	2004	November 5, 2004 CNA NEWS MIP student receives national award By Melissa O’Quinn Michelle Robertson, a second-year Music Industry and Performance (MIP) student at College of the North Atlantic’s Bay St. George campus, was recently awarded the…
2004-11-02T12:01:12.927	CNA launches management training for young entrepreneurs	CNA NEWS	2004	November 2, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA launches management training for young entrepreneurs November 2, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland and Labrador has launched an on-line management training program for young people (15-29 years old). The program is…
2004-10-28T10:08:09.593	College students awarded with scholarships	CNA NEWS	2004	October 28, 2004 CNA NEWS College students awarded with scholarships By Melissa O’Quinn Winning a national scholarship can be extremely rewarding – especially when it acknowledges a student’s efforts. Each year, the Canadian Millennium Scholarship…
2004-10-28T09:55:31.827	CNA to hold College Day	CNA NEWS	2004	October 28, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA to hold College Day October 28, 2004 – Due to the success of College Night last year, College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has expanded the concept and will implement a full day of information and…
2004-10-11T13:28:43.433	President wins Internationalization Leadership Award	CNA NEWS	2004	October 11, 2004 CNA NEWS President wins Internationalization Leadership Award October 11, 2004 – The Canadian Bureau for International Education has named College of the North Atlantic President Pamela Walsh as the winner of the 2004 Internationalization…
2004-10-04T12:04:09.507	Faculty member honoured with Kinsmen life membership	CNA NEWS	2004	October 4, 2004 CNA NEWS Faculty member honoured with Kinsmen life membership October 4, 2004 - Gary Elliott, a 15-year member of the Stephenville Kinsmen Club, got the surprise of his life on Saturday evening when he was inducted as a life member of the…
2004-09-30T09:48:58.590	Newfoundland perfect FITT for college instructor	CNA NEWS	2004	September 30, 2004 CNA NEWS Newfoundland perfect FITT for college instructor September 30, 2004 - Be careful what you wish for. It’s a saying that’s not lost on Bill Kosar, one of College of the North Atlantic’s newest faculty members who teaches the Forum…
2004-09-14T10:33:38.590	CNA students in demand	CNA NEWS	2004	September 14, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA students in demand By Chad Harnett The nation’s capital is becoming a popular place for College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students; or is it that CNA students are becoming popular in the nation’s…
2004-08-03T13:23:10.340	Programmer analysts going national	CNA NEWS	2004	August 3, 2004 CNA NEWS Programmer analysts going national By Chad Harnett College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will be sending some of its students to the nation’s capital this fall. In fact, 14 students from the Programmer Analyst…
2004-07-21T14:46:15.183	Qatari delegation to meet in capital city	CNA NEWS	2004	July 21, 2004 CNA NEWS Qatari delegation to meet in capital city Wednesday, July 21 - College of the North Atlantic will play host to a contingent of distinguished guests from Qatar in St. John’s beginning on Thursday, July 22. They are here to…
2004-07-08T10:55:25.250	CNA and MUN make agreement	CNA NEWS	2004	July 8, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA and MUN make agreement By Chad Harnett College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is creating more opportunities for students of its two-year diploma in Adventure Tourism. In an agreement with Memorial…
2004-07-08T10:49:47.370	Good news for medical radiography program	CNA NEWS	2004	July 8, 2004 CNA NEWS Good news for medical radiography program By Chad Harnett Exactly 100 per cent of 2004 graduates from College of the North Atlantic’s Medical Radiography program were successful on this year’s national certification exams…
2004-07-06T10:11:47.080	Digital Animation students awarded for their work	CNA NEWS	2004	July 6, 2004 CNA NEWS Digital Animation students awarded for their work By Melissa O’Quinn July 6, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) 2004 Digital Animation (DA) class, Bay St. George campus, participated under the Group Animation category at…
2004-07-05T11:19:30.667	RCMP unveil latest patrol car	CNA NEWS	2004	July 5, 2004 CNA NEWS RCMP unveil latest patrol car July 2, 2004, St. John’s – The main patrol car for RCMP Traffic Services is a 1961. But, they aren’t complaining. In fact, they are delighted to have this car in their fleet! As of…
2004-06-22T15:27:28.167	College makes huge contribution to province	CNA NEWS	2004	June 22, 2004 CNA NEWS College makes huge contribution to province June 22, 2004 – Business sales in Newfoundland and Labrador are $1.4 billion greater, and labour income is $668.4 million greater due to the past and present operations of College…
2004-06-18T11:16:31.227	CET graduates dominating the work force	CNA NEWS	2004	June 18, 2004 CNA NEWS CET graduates dominating the work force By Melissa O’Quinn Not only are College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) graduates finding jobs, jobs are finding them. A group of 11 Civil Engineering Technology (CET) graduates from…
2004-06-18T11:12:44.597	Students host potluck to show gratitude	CNA NEWS	2004	June 18, 2004 CNA NEWS Students host potluck to show gratitude By Melissa O’Quinn Advancing Canadian entrepreneurship sounds like a good idea. And starting with post-secondary students is a good place to begin. ACE (Advancing Canadian…
2004-05-31T14:07:08.960	Dennis GM makes donation to college	CNA NEWS	2004	May 31, 2004 CNA NEWS Dennis GM makes donation to college May 31, 2004 – Dennis GM, in association with GM Canada, has donated 18 new engines to College of the North Atlantic for use in its Automotive Service Technician (AST) program at…
2004-05-17T16:24:26.310	Other reductions part of normal operational changes	CNA NEWS	2004	May 17, 2004 CNA NEWS Other reductions part of normal operational changes May 17, 2004 – In response to the press release issued by the Newfoundland Public and Private Employees (NAPE) last week, Stephen Lee, Communications Manager at College of the…
2004-05-13T09:17:52.003	CNA students take 31 medals	CNA NEWS	2004	May 13, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA students take 31 medals May 12, 2004 – Students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) continued their dominance at the Provincial Skills Canada competitions held in St. John’s last week, winning 31…
2004-05-12T09:32:45.040	New partnership for CNA and China	CNA NEWS	2004	May 12, 2004 CNA NEWS New partnership for CNA and China May 12, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has entered into an educational partnership with Pei Zheng Commercial College (PZCC) in Guangzhou, China. This partnership…
2004-05-06T13:36:25.090	Provincial budget impacts all areas of CNA	CNA NEWS	2004	May 6, 2004 CNA NEWS Provincial budget impacts all areas of CNA May 6, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic has laid-off 34 employees throughout the province in order to address a $2 million reduction in its operating grant from the provincial…
2004-03-29T08:48:13.040	From boom to bust, to boom again	CNA NEWS	2004	March 29, 2004 CNA NEWS From boom to bust, to boom again Bust. This one word has been used more than any other to describe the information technology industry over the past few years. But writers may soon begin using another b-word in…
2004-03-24T10:48:33.340	Devotion to children garners recognition	CNA NEWS	2004	March 24, 2004 CNA NEWS Devotion to children garners recognition Dr. Wayne Eastman, Coordinator of Applied Arts, Access and Early Childhood Education at College of the North Atlantic's Corner Brook campus, has been named the winner of the 2004…
2004-03-18T16:08:48.613	Instructors receive international IT designation	CNA NEWS	2004	March 18, 2004 CNA NEWS Instructors receive international IT designation Three information technology instructors from College of the North Atlantic received the designation of Information Services Professional (I.S.P.) on Monday, March 15 at a special…
2004-03-17T15:40:59.160	College Awards of Excellence winners announced	CNA NEWS	2004	March 17, 2004 CNA NEWS College Awards of Excellence winners announced March 17, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic has finalized its 2003 Awards of Excellence competition. The winner in the Leadership category is Stephen Quinton, District…
2004-03-15T15:07:54.930	City college students named best entrepreneurs	CNA NEWS	2004	March 15, 2004 CNA NEWS City college students named best entrepreneurs CORY HURLEY Star Staff Writer Reprinted with permission of the Western Star The Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) chapter at College of North Atlantic was recognized as the…
2004-03-11T16:17:51.167	Prodigal sons come home to musical roots	CNA NEWS	2004	March 11, 2004 CNA NEWS Prodigal sons come home to musical roots By Tanya Alexander March 11, 2004 – After only one year in business, the members of the band Sinclair have traveled from Edmonton back to their east coast roots on their first…
2004-03-05T10:22:23.973	College Night event Vital	CNA NEWS	2004	March 5, 2004 CNA NEWS College Night event Vital March 5, 2004 - Whether you’re a high school student thinking about post-secondary education, a parent of a student considering what to do after high school, or a mature person…
2004-03-03T13:41:03.233	New Masters program offered by CNA and MUN	CNA NEWS	2004	March 3, 2004 CNA NEWS New Masters program offered by CNA and MUN March 3, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic Seal Cove campus is very proud to announce a partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Oil and Gas…
2004-02-13T14:00:08.523	CNA launches new initiatives for international trade studies	CNA NEWS	2004	February 13, 2004 CNA NEWS CNA launches new initiatives for international trade studies February 13, 2004 –College of the North Atlantic has launched a new series of international trade training initiatives aimed at enhancing exporting activity throughout Newfoundland…
2004-02-11T09:45:17.280	College announces winner of web contest	CNA NEWS	2004	February 11, 2004 CNA NEWS College announces winner of web contest February 11, 2004 – Shane Perran from St. John’s is the winner of College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) web design contest. Perran, 30, is a self-taught web designer who has been…
2004-02-10T15:21:21.463	College receives program accreditation	CNA NEWS	2004	February 10, 2004 CNA NEWS College receives program accreditation February 10, 2004 – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has recently had three of its programs nationally accreditated by the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) and the…
2004-02-05T17:18:43.703	No truth to rumors of campus closures	CNA NEWS	2004	February 5, 2004 CNA NEWS No truth to rumors of campus closures February 5, 2004 - College of the North Atlantic administration was surprised to hear comments made yesterday by opposition post-secondary education critic Anna Thistle referencing…
2004-02-05T09:07:31.130	National recognition for CNA student	CNA NEWS	2004	February 5, 2004 CNA NEWS National recognition for CNA student February 5, 2004 – Chris Foster of Cormack, Newfoundland and Labrador, and 3rd-year Automotive Service Technician student at Gander campus of College of the North Atlantic, is one…
2004-01-14T15:42:41.553	Sinclair masters the perfect mix	CNA NEWS	2004	January 14, 2004 CNA NEWS Sinclair masters the perfect mix By Tanya Alexander January 14, 2004 – Sinclair. If you haven’t heard of this band, it’s only a matter of time before you do. When friends Steve Pinsent and Scott Greene moved to…
2004-01-07T14:12:25.600	Truck donated to College of the North Atlantic	CNA NEWS	2004	January 7, 2004 CNA NEWS Truck donated to College of the North Atlantic January 7, 2004 - A 1988 Freightliner Truck was recently donated by Parrell Transport, of Conception Bay South, to the Heavy Equipment Service Technician program at College of the…
2003-12-15T09:47:20.963	Administrator elected to Skills Canada board	CNA NEWS	2003	December 15, 2003 CNA NEWS Administrator elected to Skills Canada board December 15, 2003 – John Oates is an Associate District Administrator at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Ridge Road campus in St. John’s. Like many CNA employees, John…
2003-12-01T09:11:20.323	Students win awards	CNA NEWS	2003	December 1, 2003 CNA NEWS Students win awards CNA students win Steele Communications scholarships Danielle Boone of Grand Falls-Windsor, a second-year Music Industry and Performance student, and Jeremy Strickland from Point…
2003-11-24T12:11:04.793	Music Association holds AGM in Rocky Harbour	CNA NEWS	2003	November 24, 2003 CNA NEWS Music Association holds AGM in Rocky Harbour November 24, 2003 - The Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MIANL) held its AGM Conference and Awards Show during the November 7-9 weekend. For the first time…
2003-11-18T10:05:22.347	Best guitarist named best music educator	CNA NEWS	2003	November 18, 2003 CNA NEWS Best guitarist named best music educator November 18, 2003 - Neil Bishop has long been considered by those in the music industry as one of the best guitarists this province has ever produced. Now he’s being hailed as its…
2003-11-13T08:41:53.577	College of the North Atlantic changes website address	CNA NEWS	2003	November 13, 2003 CNA NEWS College of the North Atlantic changes website address November 13, 2003 – College of the North Atlantic has begun a new academic year by taking on a new, much shorter domain name for its website and email addresses. The previous…
2003-11-07T16:04:59.353	Web design contest	CNA NEWS	2003	November 7, 2003 CNA NEWS Web design contest November 6, 2003 – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is updating its website, inviting submissions from the public for new and innovative web design concepts. The prize for the…
2003-11-05T16:32:13.803	CNA students awarded scholarships	CNA NEWS	2003	November 5, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA students awarded scholarships November 5, 2003 - A number of provincial scholarships totaling $38,450 were recently awarded to 38 students at College of the North Atlantic. Aliant Awards: Excellence Award…
2003-11-04T09:40:17.850	College partners to create new wireless system	CNA NEWS	2003	November 4, 2003 CNA NEWS College partners to create new wireless system November 4, 2003 – College of the North Atlantic (CNA), in a partnership with the University College of Cape Breton (UCCB), the University of New Brunswick (UNB), and the National…
2003-10-31T14:02:03.683	Agreement allows college students to earn degrees	CNA NEWS	2003	October 31, 2003 CNA NEWS Agreement allows college students to earn degrees October 31, 2003 – Students in College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) engineering technology and environmental programs will be able to earn a diploma and degree within four years,…
2003-10-10T15:18:00.110	CNA students win national awards	CNA NEWS	2003	October 10, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA students win national awards October 10, 2003 - A total of $37,000 in scholarships was recently awarded to several students attending College of the North Atlantic (CNA). The Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited…
2003-10-09T15:52:45.967	Instructor practices what he preaches	CNA NEWS	2003	October 9, 2003 CNA NEWS Instructor practices what he preaches October 9, 2003 - Paul Barron, Small Equipment Repair instructor at College of the North Atlantic’s Bay St. George campus, doesn’t only bring his expertise to the classroom, he…
2003-10-06T14:49:29.417	CNA grows Agriculture Centre of Excellence	CNA NEWS	2003	October 6, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA grows Agriculture Centre of Excellence October 6, 2003, Carbonear, NL - College of the North Atlantic has made the Agricultural Training and Research Centre in Carbonear the newest addition to its 18 Centres of…
2003-08-29T14:49:23.007	BayBYTES forms new national partnership	CNA NEWS	2003	August 29, 2003 CNA NEWS BayBYTES forms new national partnership August 29, 2003 – The BayBYTES Rural Technology Forum will kick off its seventh annual rural technology conference in Newfoundland and Labrador this fall – with a new partner.…
2003-07-15T15:09:44.833	Helping grads find employment	CNA NEWS	2003	July 15, 2003 CNA NEWS Helping grads find employment July 15, 2003 – Most graduates from College of the North Atlantic have no difficulty finding employment. But for those who do, the college has just launched a new Graduate…
2003-07-02T09:51:08.170	CNA Graduate Wins Governor General’s Medal	CNA NEWS	2003	July 2, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA Graduate Wins Governor General’s Medal July 2, 2003 – The recipient of the Governor General's Medal for 2001-2002 for District Three is Lewisporte native Wanda Lee Tippett, a graduate of the two-year Office…
2003-06-30T12:03:13.813	CNA graduate has designs on a bright future	CNA NEWS	2003	June 30, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA graduate has designs on a bright future June 30, 2003 – Adam Harnett is a young man who evokes a great deal of confidence. And for good reason. The 22-year old entrepreneur from Clarenville has been working in web design…
2003-06-26T13:11:44.917	CNA students win national award in Medical Radiography	CNA NEWS	2003	June 26, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA students win national award in Medical Radiography June 26, 2003 – The 2003 Dr. Marshall Mallett Student Exhibit Award was presented to College of the North Atlantic’s Medical Radiography graduating class at the CAMRT (Canadian…
2003-06-24T15:29:54.897	MOT program rises to industry needs	CNA NEWS	2003	June 24, 2003 CNA NEWS MOT program rises to industry needs June 24, 2003 – Last fall, Corner Brook campus of College of the North Atlantic added the new Manufacturing Operations Technology (MOT) program to its School of Engineering…
2003-06-19T11:08:26.413	Award winners graduate from Bay St. George campus	CNA NEWS	2003	June 19, 2003 CNA NEWS Award winners graduate from Bay St. George campus June 19, 2003 - Several students were recipients of the Honour Society Award at the Bay St. George campus of College of the North Atlantic at its graduation ceremonies on June 13,…
2003-06-06T13:21:50.940	Women in the Automotive Technician Service Program	CNA NEWS	2003	June 6, 2003 CNA NEWS Women in the Automotive Technician Service Program By Ann Shea June 6, 2003 - While the number of women finding employment in traditionally male-dominated jobs is on the increase, the sight of a woman auto mechanic is still pretty…
2003-06-06T13:17:41.770	Learn the basics of filmmaking in two weeks	CNA NEWS	2003	June 6, 2003 CNA NEWS Learn the basics of filmmaking in two weeks By Ann Shea June 6, 2003 - Good news recently came to those who wanted to heighten or gather information on Basic Filmmaking. A two-week course on basic filmmaking started at Sir…
2003-05-23T14:54:28.567	CNA students shine in skills competition	CNA NEWS	2003	May 23, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA students shine in skills competition By Cathy Finn May 23, 2003 – When Jason Sparrow is sniffing the Alpine air in Switzerland next month, he figures a few hectic weeks in April will have been worth it. Sparrow is one…
2003-05-15T09:10:41.680	Siblings make the grade in new manufacturing program	CNA NEWS	2003	May 15, 2003 CNA NEWS Siblings make the grade in new manufacturing program May 15, 2003 - Colin and Connie Brake may be siblings, but they’ve experienced no trace of rivalry as classmates in College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Manufacturing Operations…
2003-05-08T16:12:01.280	India College an Enviromentally Friendly Institution	CNA NEWS	2003	May 8, 2003 CNA NEWS India College an Enviromentally Friendly Institution An instructor’s account of his mission to India By Wilf Reigo (Although back teaching at Corner Brook campus now, instructor Wilf Reigo - along with Patricia Ralph, Gail Gosse and…
2003-05-05T11:31:17.137	New program for Bay St. George campus	CNA NEWS	2003	May 5, 2003 CNA NEWS New program for Bay St. George campus May 5, 2003 – College of the North Atlantic’s Bay St. George campus will introduce a new program into its curriculum for the fall semester. Cyril Organ, Associate District…
2003-04-29T11:30:00.057	Skills Canada hosts 2nd annual Provincial Skilled Career Day	CNA NEWS	2003	April 29, 2003 CNA NEWS Skills Canada hosts 2nd annual Provincial Skilled Career Day April 29, 2003 - Skills Canada announced the 2nd Annual Provincial Skilled Career Day, an event taking place on May 2, 2003 to highlight the many exciting careers in skilled trades…
2003-04-28T10:51:19.187	Skills Canada Competitions being web-cast all week	CNA NEWS	2003	April 28, 2003 CNA NEWS Skills Canada Competitions being web-cast all week April 28, 2003 - The 2003 Provincial Skills Canada competitions will take place all this week beginning Tuesday, April 29 and continuing on until Friday, May 2 from the Prince…
2003-04-16T08:55:35.113	Students at CNA to be recommended for new scholarships	CNA NEWS	2003	April 16, 2003 CNA NEWS Students at CNA to be recommended for new scholarships April 16, 2003 – College of the North Atlantic is pleased to announce its participation in the national in-course awards of the Millennium Excellence Award Program. Administered by…
2003-04-14T12:53:29.037	Students from Bay St. George win provincial awards	CNA NEWS	2003	April 14, 2003 CNA NEWS Students from Bay St. George win provincial awards April 14, 2003 – Chad Vokey and Ryan Alexander, both residents of Stephenville and students of the Computer Science program at Bay St. George campus, have been awarded a…
2003-04-04T10:36:45.463	College instructor exhibits original works	CNA NEWS	2003	April 4, 2003 CNA NEWS College instructor exhibits original works April 4, 2003 - Sharon Puddester, Visual Arts instructor at the Bay St. George campus of College of the North Atlantic (CNA), is one of 13 artists whose works are being shown in…
2003-03-19T16:25:00.170	CNA signs new agreement with UCCB	CNA NEWS	2003	March 19, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA signs new agreement with UCCB March 19, 2003 – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has expanded its transfer or articulation agreement with the University College of Cape Breton (UCCB) to include several new…
2003-02-20T15:08:54.130	New appointments to CNA Board of Governors	CNA NEWS	2003	February 20, 2003 CNA NEWS New appointments to CNA Board of Governors February 19, 2003 - Sylvia Alexander and Jamie MacDonald were recently appointed to College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors. Alexander, Coordinator of Business programs…
2003-02-17T13:39:54.187	Canadian Oil Heat Association holds seminars at CNA	CNA NEWS	2003	February 17, 2003 CNA NEWS Canadian Oil Heat Association holds seminars at CNA February 17, 2003 – College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is hosting a series of seminars provided by the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association…
2003-02-12T11:32:24.733	CNA brings training to Vietnam	CNA NEWS	2003	February 12, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA brings training to Vietnam February 12, 2003 - College of the North Atlantic has partnered with Ottawa’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in a project that will pilot the use of Information…
2003-02-07T13:39:25.903	National scholarship awarded to CNA student	CNA NEWS	2003	February 7, 2003 CNA NEWS National scholarship awarded to CNA student February 6, 2003 – Scott Anstey is one of two students in the country to win the 2002/03 Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT)/Manulife Financial scholarship.…
2003-02-05T16:21:51.037	CNA Students win scholarships	CNA NEWS	2003	February 5, 2003 CNA NEWS CNA Students win scholarships February 5, 2003 – Danielle Boone of Grand Falls-Windsor, first year Music Industry and Performance student, and Aaron George of Steady Brook, first year Recording Arts student,…
2003-02-04T09:03:10.320	Mexican student fulfills dream of Canadian study at CNA	CNA NEWS	2003	February 4, 2003 CNA NEWS Mexican student fulfills dream of Canadian study at CNA February 4, 2003 - Eric Resendiz had gone all of his 19 years without seeing snow. That is, until he flew from Mexico to Stephenville, Newfoundland in January of this year. And…
2003-01-31T15:42:13.560	Proper wood cutting procedures focus of city workshop	CNA NEWS	2003	January 31, 2003 CNA NEWS Proper wood cutting procedures focus of city workshop By Gary Kean The Western Star Reprinted with permission January 30 – Dr. Ernest Dureke has been cutting wood at his cabin in Howley for the last decade, but he says he'll be much…
2003-01-24T16:21:49.810	College students fundraise for family	CNA NEWS	2003	January 24, 2003 CNA NEWS College students fundraise for family January 24, 2003 – As most people were enjoying their Christmas holidays this year, one family was struck with tragedy. The Bradbury’s of Stephenville Crossing were victims of a…
2003-01-23T22:01:18.270	Millwright/Welding shops open in Corner Brook	CNA NEWS	2003	January 23, 2003 CNA NEWS Millwright/Welding shops open in Corner Brook January 20, 2003 - The Honorable Gerry Byrne, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Member of Parliament for Humber-St. Barbe-Baie Verte, and…
2003-01-21T16:05:31.437	Simulator reduces training time	CNA NEWS	2003	January 21, 2003 CNA NEWS Simulator reduces training time January 21, 2003 - A small bead of sweat forms on Everett Warford’s brow as he slowly moves his mechanical harvester toward a stand of trees directly in front of him. This is the…
2003-01-10T13:19:34.700	College employee receives national recognition	CNA NEWS	2003	January 10, 2003 CNA NEWS College employee receives national recognition January 10, 2003 -- Jim Davis of Stephenville, Newfoundland has been awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation. Davis and 24 others made up the first group to be…
2002-12-19T14:15:53.410	College becomes top testing centre	CNA NEWS	2002	December 19, 2002 CNA NEWS College becomes top testing centre By MANDY RYAN The Gulf News (reprinted with permission) December 19, 2002 – The Port aux Basques campus of College of the North Atlantic is the best centre in Canada for…
2002-12-18T11:39:12.670	President, Board Chair pleased with new board	CNA NEWS	2002	December 18, 2002 CNA NEWS President, Board Chair pleased with new board December 18, 2002 – The new Board of Governors for College of the North Atlantic held its first meeting on December 2, and college President Pamela Walsh and Board Chair Moya…
2002-12-17T08:53:35.670	New award for CNA Humanitarians	CNA NEWS	2002	December 17, 2002 CNA NEWS New award for CNA Humanitarians December 16, 2002 – Three students at Bay St. George campus have been presented with the campus’ new Humanitarian Award. Lloyd Mushrow of Port aux Basques, Margaret Lewis of…
2002-12-04T15:04:02.230	Former Employees receive Golden Jubilee Medals	CNA NEWS	2002	December 4, 2002 CNA NEWS Former Employees receive Golden Jubilee Medals November 29, 2002 – Eleven former employees of the College of the North Atlantic were recognized for their contributions to the province’s public college system last night at a…
2002-11-21T10:37:45.500	CNA instructor wins provincial music award	CNA NEWS	2002	November 21, 2002 CNA NEWS CNA instructor wins provincial music award November 20, 2002 – Wade Pinhorn, coordinating instructor for the Music Industry & Performance program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), is the winner of the Music Industry…
2002-11-15T16:19:12.123	CNA students win national scholarship	CNA NEWS	2002	November 15, 2002 CNA NEWS CNA students win national scholarship November 15 - Two College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students have won the Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Scholarship. Alicia Gillis, second-year student of the Tourism…
2002-11-08T16:54:25.873	CareerSearch 2002 released today	CNA NEWS	2002	November 8, 2002 CNA NEWS CareerSearch 2002 released today November 8, 2002, Stephenville – Pamela Walsh says she is very pleased with the findings presented in CareerSearch 2002 released today by Sandra Kelly, Minister of Youth Services…
2002-11-07T16:27:34.437	Stephenville youth working with United Nations	CNA NEWS	2002	November 7, 2002 CNA NEWS Stephenville youth working with United Nations By Tanya Alexander Edward Mishaud spends his evenings studying German. He hasn’t traveled from Stephenville, Newfoundland to Germany just to learn their native language, but he…
2002-11-05T12:11:40.340	Provincial Student Leadership Conference a Success	CNA NEWS	2002	November 5, 2002 CNA NEWS Provincial Student Leadership Conference a Success November 5, 2002 – The 13th Annual Provincial Student Leadership Conference took place in Stephenville from October 24-26, with some 400 students and approximately 90 teachers from…
2002-10-24T15:16:53.170	CNA instructors nominated for provincial award	CNA NEWS	2002	October 24, 2002 CNA NEWS CNA instructors nominated for provincial award October 24, 2002 Two instructors from the Bay St. George campus of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) have been nominated for the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland and…
2002-10-07T14:20:17.560	CNA Student Wins Literacy Award	CNA NEWS	2002	October 7, 2002 CNA NEWS CNA Student Wins Literacy Award By Tanya Alexander October 3, 2002 - Kelly Lambert is the winner of the 2002 Canada Post Individual Literacy Achievement Award. The Southport, Newfoundland native is currently…
2002-09-16T08:47:33.043	9/11 Remembered	CNA NEWS	2002	September 16, 2002 CNA NEWS 9/11 Remembered By Tanya Alexander September 11, 2002 - Along with the rising sun, early morning September 11, 2001 brought news of the most heinous terrorist attack in North American history to…
2002-09-05T16:19:34.310	Respiratory Therapy students tops in Canada	CNA NEWS	2002	September 5, 2002 CNA NEWS Respiratory Therapy students tops in Canada St. John's, September 5, 2002 - The results are in, and the graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s Respiratory Therapy program have done it again! For the second time in as…
2002-08-27T11:36:41.420	Planning a trip to Qatar?	CNA NEWS	2002	August 27, 2002 CNA NEWS Planning a trip to Qatar? ST. JOHN’S, August 16, 2002 – Before College of the North Atlantic signed a deal to develop a comprehensive college of technology in Qatar, there weren’t many people in…
2002-08-01T10:17:26.623	Inclusion Works program providing opportunities	CNA NEWS	2002	August 1, 2002 CNA NEWS Inclusion Works program providing opportunities By Michael Forward August 1, 2002 - Sheldon Young, Tara Ingram, Ian Murphy, and Krista Penney describe themselves as a team of people who want to improve their community. The team…
2002-07-30T10:41:20.200	CNA Instructor Wins Award	CNA NEWS	2002	July 30, 2002 CNA NEWS CNA Instructor Wins Award July 30, 2002 – Holly Morris, Information Technology instructor at the Clarenville campus of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has won the 2002 Mac Turner Professional…
2002-07-03T08:43:48.297	College faculty going to Qatar	CNA NEWS	2002	July 3, 2002 CNA NEWS College faculty going to Qatar July 3, 2002 – Twenty-two faculty members from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) will soon be departing for the college’s new campus in Qatar in the Middle East. The group met at…
2002-07-03T08:39:14.280	Six programs accredited	CNA NEWS	2002	July 3, 2002 CNA NEWS Six programs accredited July 3, 2002 - Six programs at College of the North Atlantic’s Bay St. George campus (Stephenville Crossing location) recently received accreditation from the Institutional and…
2002-06-28T13:15:47.937	College program ‘one of a kind’	CNA NEWS	2002	June 28, 2002 CNA NEWS College program ‘one of a kind’ June 28, 2002 - The Corner Brook campus of College of the North Atlantic (CNA) received state of the art equipment from Atlantic Minerals Limited for use in the college’s…
2002-06-18T13:47:16.093	Students having the time of their lives	CNA NEWS	2002	June 18, 2002 CNA NEWS Students having the time of their lives June 18, 2002 - Students from College of the North Atlantic experienced all that Ireland has to offer recently after spending two weeks on the Emerald Isle as part of a leadership…
2002-06-17T16:26:18.450	CNA Students Shine at National Competition	CNA NEWS	2002	June 17, 2002 CNA NEWS CNA Students Shine at National Competition June 17, 2002 - College of the North Atlantic (CNA) students Michael Foley and Wayne Haynes have returned victorious from the 8th National Skills Canada Competition in Vancouver…
2002-06-14T15:12:06.610	Team Canada is Cooking!	CNA NEWS	2002	June 14, 2002 CNA NEWS Team Canada is Cooking! By Tanya Alexander June 14, 2002 - Team Canada has returned to College of the North Atlantic. That’s Commercial Cooking Team Canada. Chef Eric King, Commercial Cooking Instructor,…
2002-06-14T13:00:37.547	Angels Among Us	CNA NEWS	2002	June 14, 2002 CNA NEWS Angels Among Us By Tanya Alexander June 14, 2002 - Some say there are people walking this earth who are angels. In fact there are 109 children in the Bay St. George area and their families who…
2002-05-21T15:37:55.123	Organ named Community Hero	CNA NEWS	2002	May 21, 2002 CNA NEWS Organ named Community Hero May 21, 2002 - Cyril Organ has been named one of six Community IT Hero Award winners for Newfoundland and Labrador, sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of…
2002-05-21T15:03:51.733	CNA students sweep competition	CNA NEWS	2002	May 21, 2002 CNA NEWS CNA students sweep competition By Tanya Alexander May 21, 2002 - Students from College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and other institutions throughout Newfoundland and Labrador competed in the 5th Annual…
2002-05-21T14:57:13.967	College co-hosts ACCC Conference	CNA NEWS	2002	May 21, 2002 CNA NEWS College co-hosts ACCC Conference By Tanya Alexander May 21, 2002 - College of the North Atlantic and the Marine Institute will co-host the 2002 Association of Canadian Community Colleges' annual conference in St.…
2002-05-17T11:36:41.687	Students Animated Over Keyframe Digital	CNA NEWS	2002	May 17, 2002 CNA NEWS Students Animated Over Keyframe Digital By Tanya Alexander May 17, 2002 - College of the North Atlantic hosted a guest speaker from one of Canada’s leading digital animation companies on Thursday, May 9. Darren Cranford,…
2002-05-15T16:30:55.357	Farrell named Director of Programs	CNA NEWS	2002	May 15, 2002 CNA NEWS Farrell named Director of Programs May 15, 2002 - Pamela Walsh, President of College of the North Atlantic, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cyril Farrell to the position of Director of Programs. Cyril…
2002-04-05T09:06:18.543	Newfoundland cooking students to compete in Mexico	CNA NEWS	2002	April 5, 2002 CNA NEWS Newfoundland cooking students to compete in Mexico April 5, 2002 - September 11, 2001 started out just like any other day for Chad Burden. Well, not just like any other. That Tuesday was supposed to be the first day of classes for…
2002-03-29T16:54:10.043	Senior positions announced for CNA - Qatar	CNA NEWS	2002	March 29, 2002 CNA NEWS Senior positions announced for CNA - Qatar March 29, 2002 - Pamela Walsh, President of College of the North Atlantic, is pleased to announce Dr. Trent Keough, former Director of Programs for the college, has been appointed…
2002-03-27T16:14:46.327	ACOA gives nearly $3 million to college	CNA NEWS	2002	March 27, 2002 CNA NEWS ACOA gives nearly $3 million to college March 27, 2002 – The College of the North Atlantic will receive more than $2.94 million from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to purchase state-of-the art equipment…
2002-03-14T08:42:56.077	Forestry students make history	CNA NEWS	2002	March 14, 2002 CNA NEWS Forestry students make history By GARY KEAN The Western Star March 14, 2002 - A little bit of forestry history was made in the forestry capital of Canada last Thursday evening. The memorable occasion was the…
2002-03-05T15:12:33.123	Corner Brook campus to host science fair	CNA NEWS	2002	March 5, 2002 CNA NEWS Corner Brook campus to host science fair By Bridget Morris March 5, 2002 - For about a year and a half the Marketing Committee at College of the North Atlantic's Corner Brook campus had been pushing hard to host the 2002…
2002-03-04T15:36:16.560	Students promote inclusion overseas	CNA NEWS	2002	March 4, 2002 CNA NEWS Students promote inclusion overseas By Bridget Morris March 4, 2002 - Five students from College of the North Atlantic will travel to Ireland and Spain in May to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in…
2002-02-11T10:40:51.873	Winter Carnival 2002	CNA NEWS	2002	February 11, 2002 CNA NEWS Winter Carnival 2002 February 7, 2002 – Students at College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s are taking advantage of the abundance of snow falling in the province’s Capital City. Students from the…
2002-01-24T09:45:49.687	Techsploration program launched	CNA NEWS	2002	January 24, 2002 CNA NEWS Techsploration program launched Thursday, January 24, 2002 - A new program called Techsploration, being offered in eight schools within the Avalon East School Board, will provide girls in Grade 9 with…
2002-01-17T14:50:12.390	College donates nearly $6,000 to Red Cross	CNA NEWS	2002	January 17, 2002 CNA NEWS College donates nearly $6,000 to Red Cross A cheque for $5,960.55 was presented to the Newfoundland and Labrador chapter of the Canadian Red Cross on behalf of the College of the North Atlantic during a ceremony at the Bay…
2002-01-17T13:53:10.110	CES Centre opens	CNA NEWS	2002	January 17, 2002 CNA NEWS CES Centre opens Thursday, January 17, 2002 - A new Career Employability Services (CES) Centre was opened at College of the North Atlantic's Bay St. George campus on Thursday, building on the CES…
2001-12-06T13:09:30.670	College wins provincial Export award	CNA NEWS	2001	December 6, 2001 CNA NEWS College wins provincial Export award December 6, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic was named the winner of the Growth In Domestic/Export Markets Award sponsored by the St. John’s Board of Trade at the group’s 9th…
2001-12-04T15:01:26.560	Over 500 students doing CNA program in China	CNA NEWS	2001	December 4, 2001 CNA NEWS Over 500 students doing CNA program in China December 4, 2001 – More than 500 Chinese post-secondary students are studying College of the North Atlantic’s Electronics Technology program through two different universities in…
2001-11-20T09:16:40.403	Kennedy wins Fairfax Scholarship	CNA NEWS	2001	November 20, 2001 CNA NEWS Kennedy wins Fairfax Scholarship November 20, 2001 – Betty Ann Kennedy, a tourism studies student at College of the North Atlantic, is one of only 24 college students across Canada to be awarded with the Fairfax…
2001-11-15T15:11:47.390	Students earn Maya Certification	CNA NEWS	2001	November 15, 2001 CNA NEWS Students earn Maya Certification By Cathy Burke November 15, 2001 - If you were ever offered $6,000 US worth of free training in exchange for only three weeks of your time, would you take it? Well, let’s just say…
2001-11-06T11:41:29.903	College to send 15 students to Ireland	CNA NEWS	2001	November 6, 2001 CNA NEWS College to send 15 students to Ireland November 6, 2001 — College of the North Atlantic will be sending 15 students and two faculty to Donegal County, Ireland from May 7-23, 2002 as part of a Leadership Exchange…
2001-10-25T11:33:41.640	College OTA grads can transfer to Dalhousie	CNA NEWS	2001	October 25, 2001 CNA NEWS College OTA grads can transfer to Dalhousie October 25, 2001 – Graduates of College of the North Atlantic’s Occupational Therapists Assistant program are the first in Atlantic Canada to receive credit toward the completion…
2001-10-18T09:56:09.983	RT grads achieve 100 percent pass rate	CNA NEWS	2001	October 18, 2001 CNA NEWS RT grads achieve 100 percent pass rate October 18, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic received word this week that 100 per cent of the 2001 graduates of its Respiratory Therapy program were successful on the national…
2001-09-25T13:28:56.390	New competition for technology students	CNA NEWS	2001	September 25, 2001 CNA NEWS New competition for technology students September 24, 2001 - BayBYTES Foundation Inc., on behalf of College of the North Atlantic and the Canadian Technology Network, and in partnership with Aliant, is pleased to…
2001-08-10T14:57:58.763	Careers in words and numbers	CNA NEWS	2001	August 10, 2001 CNA NEWS Careers in words and numbers August, 2001 Lots of career choices for Business Management graduates By BRIDGET MORRIS Did you look forward to math class in high school? Was crunching numbers an activity you…
2001-07-30T13:44:55.687	Looking for a great career?	CNA NEWS	2001	July 30, 2001 CNA NEWS Looking for a great career? July, 2001 A career that allows you to “let off a little steam” By BRIDGET MORRIS In many industrial sites the most common source of power is steam. But unlike electricity, steam…
2001-07-04T13:06:30.450	Provincial Mining Centre opens in Lab West	CNA NEWS	2001	July 4, 2001 CNA NEWS Provincial Mining Centre opens in Lab West Labrador City, June 28, 2001 -- The Provincial Mining Technology Centre at College of the North Atlantic’s Labrador West campus officially opened today. On hand for the event were…
2001-06-05T21:34:22.297	College Launches CES Web System	CNA NEWS	2001	June 5, 2001 CNA NEWS College Launches CES Web System June 5, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic launched its Career Employment Services web-based system today from its Ridge Road campus in St. John’s. The Career Employment Services…
2001-06-05T13:26:02.140	College lands $500 million international contract	CNA NEWS	2001	June 5, 2001 CNA NEWS College lands $500 million international contract Sunday, June 3, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic has been selected to be the Lead College for a contract to develop the Qatar College of Technology in the State of Qatar,…
2001-05-23T09:46:13.640	College pleased with report findings	CNA NEWS	2001	May 23, 2001 CNA NEWS College pleased with report findings May 23, 2001 – The report CareerSearch 2001, Employment Experience and Earnings of 1998 Graduates, released last Thursday in the House of Assembly shows a high rate of employment…
2001-05-23T09:29:17.360	And the winner is...	CNA NEWS	2001	May 23, 2001 CNA NEWS And the winner is... May 23, 2001 - A large group of College of the North Atlantic students will attend the 4th Annual Provincial Skills Canada Competition Awards Ceremony and Breakfast being held from…
2001-05-15T14:18:33.153	Man finds new career through college	CNA NEWS	2001	May 15, 2001 CNA NEWS Man finds new career through college May 15, 2001 - If someone offered you a chance to go to school for three years and come out with a job paying $35,000-$45,000 per year, would you take it? That may be an easy…
2001-04-24T15:31:43.373	Hynes wins Skills Canada competition	CNA NEWS	2001	April 24, 2001 CNA NEWS Hynes wins Skills Canada competition April 24, 2001 - Eric Hynes of Stephenville, an apprenticeship student of College of the North Atlantic’s commercial cooking program, Bay St. George campus, is the winner of this…
2001-04-12T14:31:47.310	Java training offers hope for at-home career	CNA NEWS	2001	April 12, 2001 CNA NEWS Java training offers hope for at-home career April 11, 2001 - Like most Newfoundlanders, Danica Taylor was tired of out-migration and the number of young people having to leave this province to find work. But at 33, the…
2001-03-16T11:24:54.327	Students find internships challenging, rewarding	CNA NEWS	2001	March 16, 2001 CNA NEWS Students find internships challenging, rewarding March 16, 2001 - When Jill Miles enrolled in the three-year Environmental Technology program at College of the North Atlantic’s Corner Brook campus she never dreamed it would take…
2001-03-09T15:24:07.420	Crewe does it again!	CNA NEWS	2001	March 9, 2001 CNA NEWS Crewe does it again! March 9, 2001 - Gerry Crewe, Commercial Cooking (Advanced) instructor at College of the North Atlantic, was named Atlantic Chef of the Year by the Canadian Federation of Chefs and…
2001-03-08T15:26:45.233	College wins WebCT award	CNA NEWS	2001	March 8, 2001 CNA NEWS College wins WebCT award March 8, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic was one of 16 educational institutions in the world to win an award in the WebCT 2001 Exemplary Course Project. The college won for…
2001-03-08T14:44:38.843	Students receive $37,100 in scholarships	CNA NEWS	2001	March 8, 2001 CNA NEWS Students receive $37,100 in scholarships March 8, 2001 - Fifty-two students at College of the North Atlantic, Corner Brook campus, received a total of $37,100 in scholarships at the campus’ annual Awards Ceremony on…
2001-03-08T13:33:20.653	College students win ACE Award	CNA NEWS	2001	March 8, 2001 CNA NEWS College students win ACE Award March 2, 2001 – College of the North Atlantic students from the Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John’s have won the ACE-Canada Community Ventures Award. The students, members of…
2001-02-27T14:34:15.967	College has first WebCT trainers in Canada	CNA NEWS	2001	February 27, 2001 CNA NEWS College has first WebCT trainers in Canada February 27, 2001 – Kevin Deveau, Instructional Design Specialist, and Maisie Caines, Faculty Development Specialist at College of the North Atlantic, have become Canada’s first…
2001-02-15T10:37:50.513	Students impressive at HNL conference	CNA NEWS	2001	February 15, 2001 CNA NEWS Students impressive at HNL conference February 15, 2001 - Students from College of the North Atlantic received high praise for their efforts during Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s 18th annual Convention and…
2001-02-15T09:24:12.437	Snow not getting students down	CNA NEWS	2001	February 15, 2001 CNA NEWS Snow not getting students down February 15, 2001 – Students at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John’s are taking advantage of the abundance of snow falling in the province’s…
2001-02-09T16:00:33.780	College/RED Board building linkages with Ireland	CNA NEWS	2001	February 9, 2001 CNA NEWS College/RED Board building linkages with Ireland Stephenville, February 9, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic is working closely with the Long Range Regional Economic Development Board (Zone 9) to facilitate youth, community,…
2001-02-09T15:57:44.263	Project promotes inclusion	CNA NEWS	2001	February 9, 2001 CNA NEWS Project promotes inclusion February 12, 2001 - In May of this year four students from College of the North Atlantic and the University of PEI will travel to Finland as part of a three-year project between…
2001-02-09T10:47:59.107	College students form SPE chapter	CNA NEWS	2001	February 9, 2001 CNA NEWS College students form SPE chapter St. John’s, February 9, 2001 - Petroleum Engineering Technology students at College of the North Atlantic’s Ridge Road campus (St. John’s) have formed their own student chapter of…
2001-02-05T10:07:19.200	College project “refining” the training process	CNA NEWS	2001	February 5, 2001 CNA NEWS College project “refining” the training process Clarenville, February 5, 2001 - The process of refining oil is a complex one to say the least. And while the employees at North Atlantic Refinery in Come By Chance are…
2001-02-02T12:10:54.623	International Development Week	CNA NEWS	2001	February 2, 2001 CNA NEWS International Development Week International Development week is celebrated each year to highlight the role and activities of Canadian men and women active in the field of international cooperation. This year is…
2001-01-24T16:11:25.450	Students receive scholarships	CNA NEWS	2001	January 24, 2001 CNA NEWS Students receive scholarships Stephenville, January 23, 2001 - As part of a new initiative between the Music Industry Association of Newfoundland & Labrador and Steele Communications-NewCap, two scholarships…
2001-01-23T09:44:38.140	College instructor named Chef of the Year	CNA NEWS	2001	January 23, 2001 CNA NEWS College instructor named Chef of the Year St. John’s, January 19, 2001 - Gerry Crewe, Culinary Arts instructor at the Prince Philip Drive campus of College of the North Atlantic, has been named the winner of the Sam…
2001-01-22T08:50:51.497	College unveils mascot	CNA NEWS	2001	January 22, 2001 CNA NEWS College unveils mascot St. John’s, January 20, 2001 – The Council of Student Executives for College of the North Atlantic unveiled Nanuk, the college mascot on Saturday, January 20, during their annual…
2001-01-17T12:12:12.467	College president appointed to national task force	CNA NEWS	2001	January 17, 2001 CNA NEWS College president appointed to national task force Stephenville, January 17, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic President Pamela Walsh has been appointed to the National Broadband Task Force, an arm’s-length committee set up by…
2001-01-12T14:03:43.343	College, IDON EAST win partnership award	CNA NEWS	2001	January 12, 2001 CNA NEWS College, IDON EAST win partnership award St. John’s, January 12, 2001 - College of the North Atlantic and IDON EAST have been named the winners of the 2000 Canadian Association for Distance Education’s Excellence in…
2001-01-08T15:40:32.840	New college program focuses on e-commerce	CNA NEWS	2001	January 8, 2001 CNA NEWS New college program focuses on e-commerce January 8, 2001 - With millions of people around the world now shopping on the Internet, business owners who are not on the world-wide-web may be losing out. But developing a…
2000-12-15T15:40:54.187	College instructor to speak at world forum	CNA NEWS	2000	December 15, 2000 CNA NEWS College instructor to speak at world forum December 14, 2000 - Television violence can negatively affect a child’s development. That’s the message Dr. Wayne Eastman, coordinator of the Applied Arts and Access programs at…
2000-12-08T15:02:42.077	100 per cent pass rate again!	CNA NEWS	2000	December 8, 2000 CNA NEWS 100 per cent pass rate again! December 7, 2000 - For the second time this year, medical students from College of the North Atlantic have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate on a national certification exam. This…
2000-12-06T16:27:29.903	College opens automation lab	CNA NEWS	2000	December 6, 2000 CNA NEWS College opens automation lab December 4, 2000 - With the support of Siemens Canada, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Canada-Newfoundland Comprehensive Economic Development Agreement,…
2000-12-06T16:23:52.500	College offers Cisco program	CNA NEWS	2000	December 6, 2000 CNA NEWS College offers Cisco program December 4, 2000 - College of the North Atlantic, in conjunction with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Cisco Systems Canada Co. today announced three new Cisco Systems…
2000-11-28T14:25:57.903	Students enjoying Ireland	CNA NEWS	2000	November 28, 2000 CNA NEWS Students enjoying Ireland November 25 - This fall, two Adventure Tourism students from College of the North Atlantic’s Corner Brook campus in Newfoundland, were chosen to participate in internships in…
2000-11-28T14:19:24.297	Student enjoying China	CNA NEWS	2000	November 28, 2000 CNA NEWS Student enjoying China November 28, 2000 - Even though he has been in China for only two months, Cory Lingard of Grand Falls-Windsor says he has fallen in love with the culture and the people there. A…
2000-11-27T15:19:00.687	Modules headed to Ireland	CNA NEWS	2000	November 27, 2000 CNA NEWS Modules headed to Ireland November 16, 2000 - Small and medium sized businesses in Newfoundland and Ireland are one step closer to reaching the world thanks to a new “electronic library” being developed in…
2000-11-27T15:17:13.280	Student wins gold	CNA NEWS	2000	November 27, 2000 CNA NEWS Student wins gold Nov. 2, 2000 - Congratulations to John Herlidan of Lord’s Cove on the Burin Peninsula, who has accomplished a first for a Skills Canada student from Newfoundland and Labrador. He…
2000-11-24T13:58:21.263	College gets grant	CNA NEWS	2000	November 24, 2000 CNA NEWS College gets grant November 15, 2000 - College of the North Atlantic has been awarded a $670,060 grant from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for the establishment of a GeoSpatial Research…
2000-09-25T08:49:45.013	New College Web Site Launched	CNA NEWS	2000	September 25, 2000 CNA NEWS New College Web Site Launched On Monday, September 25, 2000, College of the North Atlantic launched its new website. The site was developed in collaboration with xwave solutions and the College's own web…