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November 9, 2025
Conestoga to host 2026 CCAA Women’s Soccer National Championship

The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) has announced Conestoga will host the 2026 CCAA Women’s Soccer National Championship next November


November 3, 2025
TMMC and Conestoga launch Toyota Smart Factory Learning Hub

Conestoga is announcing a transformative gift from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) to expand access to excellence in education


October 31, 2025
Conestoga named one of Canada’s safest employers

Conestoga has been named Canada’s Safest Public Sector Employer for 2025 by Canadian Occupational Safety.


October 27, 2025
Conestoga, Grand Erie celebrate Tollgate grand opening

Community partners, supporters and friends joined representatives from Conestoga and Grand Erie District School Board on October 27 at Tollgate


October 21, 2025
Schulich Builders Scholarships recognize Conestoga students pursuing careers in skilled trades

Ten Conestoga students have been named among this year’s recipients of the Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades.


October 19, 2025
Conestoga celebrates class of 2025 at fall convocation

New graduates will be honoured at Conestoga’s fall convocation ceremonies from October 21-24, held at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener.


October 19, 2025
Conestoga graduate honoured with Premier’s Award

Megan Walker, a Practical Nursing graduate, has been honoured with a 2025 Premier’s Award for contributions to health care and


October 16, 2025
Flags at half-mast

The Conestoga flag will be flown at half-mast in honour of Early Childhood Education student Hoang Ngoc Tran Tran (Tia).


October 15, 2025
Ontario colleges reach tentative agreement with full-time support staff

The following is shared from the College Employer Council (CEC). The CEC is the government-mandated bargaining agent for the 24


October 12, 2025
Conestoga to launch inaugural Sustainability Action Plan

Conestoga will officially launch its inaugural Sustainability Action Plan on October 28, marking a significant step forward in accelerating and


October 7, 2025
Doon campus open

Conestoga’s Kitchener - Doon campus will open for activities and planned events at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 7.


October 7, 2025
No access to Doon Campus

Conestoga’s Kitchener - Doon campus is temporarily closed to all vehicle traffic, effective immediately and until further notice.


September 8, 2025
Flags at half-mast

The Conestoga flag will be flown at half-mast in honour of Eric Caldwell, an Autism and Behavioural Science student who


September 5, 2025
2024 Alumni of Distinction announced

Eleven outstanding Conestoga graduates have been recognized for contributions to their professions and communities with a 2024 Alumni of Distinction


September 1, 2025
Tech Showcase highlights best-of-program projects

Students from Conestoga’s School of Engineering & Technology and School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology presented best-of-program final-year


August 27, 2025
Conestoga’s SMART Centre receives $1.75 million and renewed Technology Access Centre designation

Conestoga’s SMART Centre has been awarded $1.75 million over five years from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of


August 27, 2025
Collaborative student project highlights college initiative

Students from Conestoga’s Bachelor of Interior Design and Woodworking Technology programs collaborated on designing and building a wood installation at


August 22, 2025
Conestoga receives funding to train more students for in-demand jobs in construction

The Government of Ontario will invest close to $6.9 million over three years to support eligible expanded enrolment in Conestoga


August 22, 2025
Woodworking showcase highlights students' craftsmanship

Second-year students from Conestoga's Woodworking Technology program displayed their capstone projects at a showcase held in the Woodworking Centre of


August 22, 2025
Engineering students present innovative projects at Mechanical Capstone Showcase

The Mechanical Capstone Showcase presented innovative technical projects developed by students from Conestoga's School of Engineering & Technology. The event


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