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Canadore College Sustainability Initiative named a national finalist
Sustainable Canadore’s latest initiative, “Our Forest: A Living Lab for All,” is a finalist for an International Green Gown Award in the Nature Positive Category. The project focused on creating a 10-year forest management plan for the 460 acres of forested land at its College Drive campus. “It is highly competitive, so being recognized on…
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Public Advisory: Duschesnay Falls Bridge Closure
Canadore College and Nipissing University announce that the access bridge connecting the east and west Duschesnay Falls trails is closed effective immediately and until further notice. This closure is necessary for safety reasons. The bridge structure is currently being evaluated to determine the best options for repair or replacement. Please note that the west Duschesnay…
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Traditional teachings and tree planting mark Moose Hide Campaign Day
Canadore College recognized Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 16 with traditional teachings and tree planting. The College has supported the campaign since its inception in 2011 which has helped the original movement become a nation-wide crusade. “The Moose Hide Campaign Day is dedicated to preventing violence by men towards women and children,” said Gerald…
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Nurturing the Forest for the Future: A Living Lab’s Journey to Sustainability
A Pioneering Project In May 2022, in response to the Impact Climate Initiative by Colleges and Institutes Canada, a pioneering project was launched aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing food sovereignty for rural and Indigenous communities. The initiative, highlighted in a session on December 13, 2023, showcased the collaborative efforts to develop a…
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Forest Management Plan Engagement Session
On December 13, 2023, a pivotal session was conducted, drawing together various stakeholders to discuss and advance the development of a Forest Management Plan (FMP) for a collaborative project selected by Colleges and Institutes Canada as one of 10 living labs. This session, led by Jesse Russell and Elliott Groen, featured participants from multiple sectors,…
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Colleges and Institutes Canada again selects Canadore College to participate in its Living Labs project
For the second straight year, Canadore College has been selected by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) to participate in their ImpAct Climate Campus Living Labs project. Last year, Canadore chose to focus on food security for rural and Indigenous communities, and solutions to divert greenhouse gas emissions using solar energy to produce food. This year,…