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Archives: COVID-19 community updates

September 5, 2022

September 5, 2022

February 18, 2022
Statement from Ontario's colleges -- COVID vaccination policies

Community update linked directly to a statement from Colleges Ontario:...


August 16, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination appointments available on campus

Community update linked to announcement:...


March 12, 2021
Fall 2021

Community update linked to announcement:...


July 17, 2020
COVID-19 campus access guidelines for students (policy closed September 2022)

Announcement linked directly to the policy on the College policies, procedures, practices and guidelines page....


April 22, 2020
Giving to the COVID-19 Student Relief Bursary

Community update linked directly to: https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/student-emergency-relief-fund?srctid=1&erid=6583908&trid=5ff4b1f3-2dfb-4bbe-a5a9-15e18fbbe4de...


September 29, 2022
Bivalent vaccine now available on campus; Guelph vaccination clinic

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available at Doon Campus: Moderna Spikevax Bivalent vaccine is now available in the Medical Care Clinic at...


September 23, 2022
Message to all students: What to do if you are feeling unwell, have tested positive or have been exposed to COVID-19

The following message was posted to the Student Portal on behalf of Barbara Kelly, Vice President, Student Affairs, on September...


September 2, 2022
A message from Conestoga President John Tibbits

Welcome to the Fall 2022 semester and the beginning of a new academic year....


July 26, 2022
COVID-19: Update for employees

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on July 26, 2022, on behalf of Human Resources and the...


June 30, 2022
COVID-19 prevention protocols: an update for the Conestoga community

The following message was shared with the Conestoga community on behalf of President John Tibbits on June 30, 2022....


April 8, 2022
Message to students re: final exams

The following message was shared with all Conestoga students on behalf of Dr. Barbara Kelly, Vice President Academic, Student Affairs,...


April 6, 2022
Vaccine and masking requirements update

A message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits...


April 6, 2022
Employee update: Vaccine and masking requirements

The following message was distributed to all employees on April 6 on behalf of President John Tibbits....


March 15, 2022
Masks required until at least the end of winter term

Earlier this month, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced changes to mandatory masking requirements for most public settings, including...


March 3, 2022
Updates for Conestoga employees following Ontario’s next phase of reopening

The following message was sent to all employees on behalf of Dean Bulloch, associate vice-president, Human Resources, on March 3,...


February 7, 2022
Message to all employees regarding on-campus parking

The following message was sent to all employees on behalf of Jacinda Reitsma, vice-president, Finance and Corporate Services, on February...


February 3, 2022
Updated masking protocol

Students, employees and visitors accessing Conestoga campuses and sites will be required to wear college-issued face masks while on campus....


January 31, 2022
What to do if you think you have COVID-19

The following message was sent to all Conestoga students on January 28 on behalf of the Office of the Registrar....


January 25, 2022
Message to all students from the Office of the Registrar

The following message was sent to all Conestoga students on January 25 on behalf of the Office of the Registrar....


January 25, 2022
Message to all Conestoga Employees from Human Resources

The following message was sent to all employees on January 24 on behalf of Dean Bulloch, Associate Vice President, Human...


January 25, 2022
Update on return-to-campus plans for Winter 2022

Conestoga looks forward to welcoming more students back to in-person, on-campus learning as Ontario begins the process of gradually easing...


January 21, 2022
Province endorses Conestoga’s masking protocol

Conestoga’s practice of requiring all students, employees and visitors to wear college-issued, three-layer, disposable masks while on campus received the...


January 10, 2022
Message to all Conestoga employees from Human Resources

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on January 10 on behalf of Dean Bulloch, associate vice-president, Human...


January 5, 2022
Message to all employees re: Pandemic response

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on January 5 on behalf of Dean Bulloch, associate vice-president, Human...


December 17, 2021
Changes for winter 2022: A message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on December 17 on behalf of President John Tibbits....


December 15, 2021
Statement regarding Omicron variant and impact on Conestoga operations for Winter 2022

The following message was distributed to all employees on December 15 on behalf of President John Tibbits....


December 15, 2021
Message to students: Important vaccine requirements

The following message was distributed beginning December 13 to winter 2022 new and returning students on behalf of the Office...


November 17, 2021
Message to winter 2022 new and returning students re: vaccine requirements

The following message was distributed on November 17 to winter 2022 new and returning students on behalf of the Office...


October 13, 2021
Message to all Conestoga employees from Human Resources

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on October 13 on behalf of Dean Bulloch, Associate Vice President,...


October 5, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine education modules now available for students and employees

The following message was shared with all Conestoga employees on behalf of the Executive Pandemic Planning Committee on October 5....


September 30, 2021
Human Rights Commission releases policy statement on COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees through the Monday Message Board on September 27....


September 30, 2021
Communication to new and returning students regarding vaccination requirements - winter 2022

The following message was distributed beginning September 28 to new and returning students to the winter 2022 term on behalf...


September 22, 2021
Message to all employees: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on September 22 on behalf of Dean Bulloch, Associate Vice President,...


September 7, 2021
Message to employees: COVID-19 vaccination requirements update

The following message was sent on September 7 to all Conestoga employees on behalf of President John Tibbits....


August 17, 2021
Message to the Conestoga community regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

In an email sent to all Conestoga employees on August 17, President John Tibbits announced plans regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations...


August 4, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines required for Conestoga varsity athletes

Conestoga student athletes participating in varsity sports in Fall 2021 will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The new...


August 4, 2021
Fall 2021 delivery: A message to employees from President John Tibbits

The following message was sent on August 3 to all Conestoga employees on behalf of President John Tibbits....


August 4, 2021
Message from Athletics & Recreation to student-athletes

The following message was sent on July 29 on behalf of Andrew Bates, Manager, Athletics & Recreation, to student-athletes....


July 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination appointments available on campus

Starting Monday, July 26, Conestoga’s Student Health & Wellness Services will have the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available for students 18...


July 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations required for Conestoga students living in residence

Based on advice provided by the Medical Officer of Health for Waterloo Region, Conestoga will require students living in residence...


May 14, 2021
Waterloo campus outbreak declared over

The COVID-19 outbreak at Conestoga’s Waterloo campus has been declared over. Region of Waterloo Public Health notified the college on...


May 10, 2021
Third case linked to Waterloo campus outbreak

An additional member of the Conestoga community has tested positive for COVID-19. The case is linked to the outbreak declared...


May 4, 2021
Two Conestoga community members test positive

As Ontario experiences a third wave of COVID-19, Waterloo Region continues to see an increase in active cases....


April 19, 2021
Message to all employees from Human Resources

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on April 19 on behalf of Dean Bulloch, Associate Vice President,...


April 2, 2021
Message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to the Conestoga community on April 1 on behalf of President John Tibbits....


March 19, 2021
Message to employees from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on March 19 on behalf of President John Tibbits....


February 19, 2021
Message from International Education: Important updated information regarding travelling to Canada

The following message was sent on February 19 on behalf of International Education to international students planning to travel to...


February 12, 2021
Provincial shut-down lifted for many Ontario regions

On February 12, the Ontario government announced that twenty-seven of the province’s public health regions would transition out of the...


February 4, 2021
Conestoga President discusses financial impact of COVID-19

Following news that Laurentian University has filed for creditor protection, Conestoga President John Tibbits joined The Morning Edition host Craig...


February 1, 2021
Message from International Education: Important information regarding travelling to Canada

The following message was sent to international students planning to travel to Canada on behalf of International Education on January...


January 18, 2021
New State of Emergency and Stay-at-Home orders issued for Ontario

On Tuesday, January 12, the Ontario government declared a new State of Emergency in response to growing case rates and...


January 4, 2021
Message to all Conestoga employees re: Home office expense deduction for 2020

The following message was sent to all Conestoga employees on behalf of Dean Bulloch, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, on...


January 4, 2021
Message from International Education: Mandatory pre-departure COVID-19 testing

The following message was sent to international students on behalf of International Education on January 1....


December 21, 2020
Impact of Ontario shutdown on Winter 2021 start-up

On December 21, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a province-wide shutdown to arrest the spread of COVID-19. The shutdown will...


December 18, 2020
Holiday message to Conestoga employees from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on behalf of President John Tibbits on December 18....


November 23, 2020
Message to all Conestoga employees

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on behalf of Dean Bulloch, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, on...


November 19, 2020
Message to Conestoga employees from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on behalf of President John Tibbits on November 19....


November 17, 2020
Conestoga COVID-19 readiness plan approved

Conestoga has been added to the list of approved designated learning institutions (DLI) with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan....


November 4, 2020
Designated learning institution (DLI) update

Conestoga is pleased to confirm the college’s COVID-19 readiness plan to welcome the return of international students has been approved...


November 2, 2020
COVID-19 case confirmed at Doon Campus Child Care Centre

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that an individual associated with the Conestoga - Doon Campus Child Care Centre...


October 15, 2020
Winter varsity season suspended

On October 15, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced that sanctioned varsity sports competitions planned for the 2021 winter...


September 4, 2020
A message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees, Board of Governors members, and the broader college community on behalf...


September 3, 2020
Message to students from Dr. Wang, Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health

Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Commissioner and acting Medical Officer of Health, Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services, has issued...


August 12, 2020
Message to employees: Campus changes

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on behalf of Shelley Schenk, associate vice-president, Human Resources, on August...


July 10, 2020
Returning to campus: new health and safety procedures to protect the Conestoga community

Conestoga has re-open a limited number of campus facilities to support learning activities that cannot be completed remotely....


July 6, 2020
Update for students regarding fall 2020 term fees

The following message was posted to the Student Portal on July 6....


July 2, 2020
Message to employees from President John Tibbits

The following message was distributed to all Conestoga employees on behalf of President John Tibbits on July 2....


June 10, 2020
Varsity sports and recreation activities suspended for Fall 2020

On June 8, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced that varsity sports and recreation activities at the association’s 27...


June 9, 2020
Important information for students regarding fall semester fees

We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students to classes this September....


June 4, 2020
Addressing the impacts of global pandemic: a message to the Conestoga community

The following commentary from President John Tibbits was distributed to all Conestoga employees and members of Board of Governors on...


May 28, 2020
Important information for Conestoga students regarding winter, spring and fall semesters

The following message was distributed to all students on behalf of Dr. Barbara Kelly, vice president, Academic/Student Affairs and Human...


May 12, 2020
Message to students: Fall 2020 semester

The following message was distributed to Conestoga students on May 12....


May 11, 2020
Impact of the global pandemic: Charting the course for Conestoga's future

The following commentary from President John Tibbits was distributed to all Conestoga employees and Board of Governors members as well...


April 23, 2020
Canada announces support for students affected by COVID-19

On April 22, the Government of Canada announced comprehensive support of nearly $9 billion for post-secondary students and recent graduates...


April 9, 2020
Fees Update

The Spring 2020 semester at Conestoga will provide a unique student experience given the continued need to deliver programs and...


April 7, 2020
Community update from President John Tibbits - April 7, 2020

The following update was distributed to all Conestoga employees....


March 29, 2020
Locker Access

From: Campus Safety To: All Conestoga Students...


March 23, 2020
A message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits - March 23, 2020

Good morning, everyone. Today marks the official relaunch of Conestoga’s Winter 2020 semester in alternative delivery format....


March 19, 2020
Accessing library resources online

Library Services remains committed to supporting learning, technology and research needs. Although physical library spaces are currently closed, services will...


March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: March 18 - Student access to campus

Conestoga is committed to the safety of our staff and students. National, provincial and local public health agencies are asking...


March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update: March 17, 2020

This morning, Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency for the province in an effort to fight the spread...


March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update - All on-campus classes suspended effective March 16, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves around the world and in our local community, Conestoga continues to adjust plans based on...


March 13, 2020
Update on COVID-19: Message from the President

Many of you are seriously concerned about the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation here in Canada and around the world, and...