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Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Schlegel Villages celebrated the grand reopening of the Living Classroom at...

Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has announced plans to expand access to care with a new medical centre at the Guelph...

Conestoga’s Cowan Centre for Medical Sciences and Biotechnology recently received national recognition for innovation, design and functionality with a Best...

Conestoga alumna Megan Walker won Entrepreneur of the Year in the Milton Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards....

Community partners, supporters and friends joined representatives from Conestoga on October 29 for the official launch of a new a...

A nursing student society formed at Conestoga, welcoming the inaugural cohort of college’s new standalone Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

New graduates will be honoured at Conestoga’s fall convocation ceremonies from October 20 to 25. Held at Bingemans Conference Centre...

Conestoga is partnering with TENA brand manufacturer Essity to educate students, personal support workers and nurses in long-term care and...

New state-of-the-art digital cadavers will transform learning for students in health sciences programs at Conestoga thanks to a gift from...

An original building at the Kitchener - Doon campus was transformed from an administrative building into a sleek new learning...

Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy program co-ordinator Gino De Pinto was elected to the board of directors of the Canadian Society of...

Nearly 200 high school students from across southern Ontario came to a health expo held at Conestoga’s Kitchener - Doon...

State-of-the-art health-care simulation labs are the centrepiece of the new Milton - Steeles Avenue campus, home to the Conestoga Centre...

From April 23 to 26, three Conestoga faculty participated in a week of learning and knowledge sharing in an international...

Tereza Mikulova jumped at the chance to be the first from her university in the Czech Republic to become an...

Two 2023 graduates and an instructor from Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy advanced diploma program received national honours at the Canadian Society...

Conestoga’s Biotechnology Technician graduates shared their final research projects and celebrated the program’s outstanding students at the 12th annual Research...

Gino De Pinto, a member of Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences team, has been awarded the 2023 Aubrey...

Two Conestoga faculty members will travel to Latin America to teach, learn and collaborate thanks to a government-funded program....

Conestoga employees looking to boost their fitness are benefiting from free personal training sessions offered this winter term by second-year...

Two Conestoga nursing professors and a health sciences librarian teamed up on a review of the literature exploring rural clinical...

Access to nutritious food including affordable produce and emergency funding is available to Conestoga students thanks to Conestoga Students Inc.’s...

A Conestoga Respiratory Therapy student was appointed student director for the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario....

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will establish a high-tech pharmaceutical studies centre at the college’s Kitchener -...

People keen on a career with lots of opportunities and passionate about caring for others can consider Conestoga’s Personal Support...

Conestoga’s free Academic Upgrading (AU) program helps potential students meet admission requirements and develop skills to support post-secondary studies or...

Internationally trained nurses learn about nursing in Canada through a unique graduate certificate program offered at Conestoga....

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has received approval from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to launch...

Conestoga is announcing a transformative gift from The Cowan Foundation to help advance health care with accessible, high-quality programming....

Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences will expand healthcare programming into Milton next year to meet the growing needs...

Two graduates of Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy (RT) program recently completed the national credentialling exam and have earned their Registered Respiratory...

Ambika Pandey, a recent graduate of Conestoga’s Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) program, was awarded the 2022 Len Hiebert...

From January 23 to 25, a delegation from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the University of Lagos visited Conestoga to...

Dr. Lisa Anne Hagerman, a professor in Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences, has been awarded the 2022 Aubrey...

The Canadian Institute for Seniors Care at Conestoga College has completed a two-year project that created intergenerational mentorship and learning...

More than 6,200 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s spring convocation beginning June 16. The event is a culmination...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the PSW - Accelerated Delivery program starting July 4 through the end of November...

On May 3 and 4, the Dementia Learning Summit, hosted by the Canadian Institute for Seniors Care at Conestoga College,...

The Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre (FSC) has announced an investment of $1.65M to expand the Canadian Remote Access...

Conestoga’s tenth annual Biotechnology Research Symposium and Awards Ceremony was held April 8 and featured student presentations covering topics relevant...

Conestoga is among three colleges that have been granted $611,720 from the Public Health Agency of Canada for the development...

The Ontario government is investing $13.8 million in funding to help Conestoga, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University...

Eight Conestoga alumni are among the Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....

Several virtual events and initiatives held across the Conestoga community marked Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation....

The Conestoga community mourns the loss of long-time instructor Donna Squire. To honour her drive, determination and exceptional qualities as...

Cathy Egan, a professor in Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences, has been awarded the 2021 Aubrey Hagar Distinguished...

Dr. Veronique Boscart, executive dean of Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences and executive director of the Canadian Institute...

Second-year Respiratory Therapy students Emily Dileonardo, Tom Gibson and Kristen Gulas finished in first place in the annual Canadian Society...

A virtual showcase held March 31 to celebrate the School of Health & Life Sciences’ three-year pre-designation journey to become...

A dementia care training program developed and launched through the Canadian Institute for Seniors Care at Conestoga earlier this year...

Conestoga's Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) and Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (BAHIS) programs hosted the virtual Public...

On March 24, Dr. Veronique Boscart, executive director of the Canadian Institute for Seniors Care at Conestoga and executive dean...

Respiratory Therapy students and recent graduates were recognized during Conestoga’s thirteenth annual Stethoscope Ceremony, held virtually April 14. The event...

Students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program will support Waterloo Region’s new COVID-Safe Ambassador program - an initiative...

The Ontario government is investing more than $115 million in a new campaign to train personal support workers (PSWs) through...

Second-year students in Conestoga’s Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program developed assistive devices as part of...

Building on almost a decade of leadership in the delivery of education, workforce development and applied research focused on improving...

Conestoga College and ParaMed are working in partnership to deliver training and help address the critical need for Personal Support...

A new partnership between Conestoga and Algoma Manor, a long-term care home in Thessalon, Ontario, will help address the critical...

Three second-year Conestoga Respiratory Therapy students have been honoured with the Papadakos Student Poster Presentation Award from the Canadian Society...

With their community fundraising activities suspended due to COVID-19, Pre-Service Firefighter students are finding new ways to support charities and...

Supporting students in their efforts to access education that leads to in-demand careers is an important step towards building successful...

The Ontario government is investing almost $340,000 for a new Conestoga program that will help unemployed workers in Kitchener-Waterloo transition...

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded Conestoga $75,000 in funding as part of the...

The Government of Canada has awarded Conestoga’s Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care $25,000 through its New Horizons for Seniors...

The Cowan Foundation is today announcing a $5M major investment in Conestoga College and its partnership in a broader $10M...

School of Health & Life Sciences faculty member Lisa-Anne Hagerman has been awarded a leadership fellowship from the Registered Nurses’...

The Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre, a research and collaboration hub dedicated to preparing Canadians for employment success and...

Under normal circumstances, practical nursing student Christine LoStracco would be halfway through her studies, but she and other students were...

Personal support workers serve on the front lines of health care. They support clients, residents and patients in a variety...

To support those living and working in long-term care homes, Conestoga’s Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care has launched a...

Conestoga's campuses have been uncharacteristically quiet for the last two weeks as members of the college community teach, learn and...

Conestoga's Career Centre and School of Health & Life Sciences hosted the PSW Career and Information Fair on February 13...

College administrators and faculty from across the province recently attended a full-day best practices workshop delivered by Conestoga’s Schlegel Centre...

Since it was first piloted in 2016, Conestoga’s eText program has grown to involve more than 13,700 students spanning nearly...

Three Conestoga alumni joined the ranks of Ontario’s most distinguished college graduates on Monday, December 2, when they were named...

Conestoga College, in partnership with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation,...

Seven Conestoga alumni are among the nearly 120 Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....

Eight of Conestoga’s outstanding alumni were recognized for their contributions to their professions and their community at the college’s Alumni...

Conestoga's School of Health & Life Sciences hosted the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)'s Best Practice Champions Workshop on...

On October 24, Conestoga’s Cambridge campus was the site of a full-scale joint emergency management exercise organized by the City...

In response to a shortage of personal support workers (PSW) in Ontario, the Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has...

The School of Health and Life Sciences hosted the Public Health and Informatics Symposium at the Doon campus on Friday,...

On March 21, Conestoga’s outstanding employer partners and co-op students were honoured at the annual Employer Recognition awards breakfast at...

Dr. Veronique Boscart, director of Conestoga's Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care, has been named president of the Canadian Association...

Seven Conestoga graduates have been nominated for the 2018 Premier’s Awards. Established in 1992 to mark the 25th anniversary of...

Conestoga has been named a pre-designate Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). The...

On September 22, second-year Conestoga Paramedic students participated in the Minto Fire Department’s annual mock disaster day. The training event...

On June 19, Conestoga’s Dr. Veronique Boscart, director of the Schlegel Centre for Advancing Seniors Care, received the Order of...

Between April 26 and May 6, four members of the college’s School of Health and Life Sciences joined a team...

More than $2.1 million will be invested over the next five years to support continued research at Conestoga College that...

On April 20, the School of Health and Life Sciences and Community Services hosted the Public Health and Informatics Symposium...

On April 11, 18 Conestoga graduates were presented with Alumni of Distinction awards at a ceremony held at the Waterloo...

On March 23, Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services and Student Engagement teams hosted the college’s second annual Truth and Reconciliation event. Held...

Ontario will invest more than $2 million to support researchers at Conestoga College, the University of Toronto and the Bruyére...

On February 23, renowned urban planner Gil Penalosa delivered a keynote presentation to students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Environmental Public...

On February 8, Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy Federation, a student-run club dedicated to promoting the Respiratory Therapy (RT) program and raising...

Daniel Ajiroba, a student in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Environmental Public Health degree program, attended the World Bank Youth Summit in...

On October 5, the Conestoga community welcomed the arrival of the Amazing 50 trailer. The unique 42-foot trailer has been...

On July 30, 1977, the Conestoga College Stratford Nursing Division class of 1977 held its graduation ceremony in Central United...

Six Conestoga graduates have been nominated for the 2017 Premier’s Awards. Established in 1992 and presented annually, the awards honour...

On August 1, MP Harold Albrecht and MPP Michael Harris honoured members of the Conestoga community during the Kitchener-Conestoga 150...

On June 21, students and faculty in Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy program worked with subject matter experts to broadcast a live...

Conestoga was named the Career Education Council's Education Partner of the Year at its Annual Business and Education Breakfast on...

On April 6, Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences and Community Services honoured students and mentors at an awards...

Conestoga student Allie Libertini finished the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria with two silver medals and a...

In recognition of National Co-op Week, Conestoga’s School of Career & Academic Access, Department of Co-operative Education, and Corporate Training...

On Thursday, January 26, Conestoga welcomed more than 80 guests to the School of Health and Life Sciences and Community...

Conestoga’s School of Life and Health Sciences and Community Services recognized the first graduates of its Community Integration through Cooperative...

A group of Conestoga’s Health Sciences students celebrated Respiratory Therapy week at the Doon campus with an event that gave...

On November 8, Larry Ryan, president of Frank Cowan Company, visited Conestoga's Doon campus to present President John Tibbits with...

Collaboration between Conestoga College and Waterloo Region results in Conestoga’s designation as an Ontario Fire College Regional Training Centre for...

Practical Nursing student Victoria Bertrand has been appointed to the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario’s Board of Directors as...

Conestoga has launched a new community-based supportive care fast-track training and education opportunity in partnership with ONE CARE Home &...

Ten Conestoga graduates joined the ranks of the college’s Alumni of Distinction at a ceremony held on October 11 at...

Conestoga graduate Fitsum Areguy received the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers at a ceremony held at Queen’s Park on May...

On April 20, students in Conestoga’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program finished their second term by completing a full...

On April 2, Conestoga hosted the 28th Annual Early Learning and Child Care Conference at the Doon campus. The event...

On April 14, students and their families, faculty and staff, Program Advisory Council members and community partners attended a celebration...

The School of Health & Life Sciences and Community Services honoured students and mentors at an awards ceremony held April...

On April 5, Conestoga’s WIHSC group (Waterloo Interprofessional Health and Community Student Collaborative) hosted an interactive workshop at the Doon...

On February 11, Conestoga hosted the Domestic Assault Review Team (DART) of Waterloo Region for a panel discussion on domestic...

A generous donation to Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences and Community Service means students in the Pre-Service Firefighter...

A new, state-of-the-art laboratory opened at Conestoga’s Doon campus on February 4 will provide future emergency responders with the opportunity...

Researchers at Conestoga have been named as first-round recipients of funding through the Community and College Social Innovation Fund pilot...

More than 135 guests gathered at Conestoga’s School of Health and Life Sciences on January 27 to participate in Hacking...

Leadership in Long-Term Care and Retirement Living, a new certificate program developed by Conestoga in partnership with the Schlegel-UW Research...

The partnership between Conestoga and Lisaard House/Innisfree House to provide professional, compassionate, residential hospice care in Waterloo Region was recognized...

A new career-focused degree program to be launched at Conestoga’s Doon campus in September 2016 will provide graduates with the...

Marianne Walker, a 1977 graduate of the Nursing program at Conestoga College, joined the ranks of Ontario's most distinguished college...

An innovative new facility that will enhance the quality of life and care for seniors through collaboration between health-care professionals,...

A group of second year students in Conestoga’s Applied Health Information Science program showcased their information solutions at a launch...

New certificate programs recently launched at Conestoga College will provide both new and experienced nursing staff with the specialized skills...

Heidi Holmes, program coordinator and full-time faculty member in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Conestoga, has been...

A new program scheduled to begin at Conestoga’s Doon campus in January 2015 will provide individuals with developmental disabilities and...

Students in Police Foundations and Security Management programs are being recruited and trained for security roles at the 2015 Toronto...

Following a comprehensive review process, Conestoga now hosts Canada’s only four-year undergraduate degree program to be accredited by the Canadian...

In conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness Week, Conestoga College and the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington Dufferin (CMHA WWD)...

Second-year students in Conestoga’s Paramedic program put their skills and knowledge to the test late in September, when they participated...

The changing face of community safety was the focus of discussion in a special presentation held at the Doon campus...

While many students across Waterloo Region and beyond are preparing to begin their Conestoga studies next week, recent graduate Josiah...

A new, unique, four-year degree program to be introduced at Conestoga in September 2014 will prepare graduates for leadership roles...

A new project now underway in Conestoga's School of Health & Life Sciences and Community Services will build awareness and...

Jessica Dyas, second-year student in Conestoga’s Protection, Security and Investigation program, was recently named as a recipient of this year’s...

Ground was broken for a pioneering innovation institute for aging on the north campus of the University of Waterloo today....

Local construction company Ball Construction celebrated its 90th year of business in Waterloo Region with a gift to Conestoga College....

Stakeholders from across Ontario’s health care community were on-hand today as Public Health Ontario visited Conestoga’s Doon campus to launch...

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), visited the Cowan Health Sciences Centre at Conestoga College on...

A partnership between Conestoga and the Region of Waterloo has resulted in a unique project that provides future paramedics and...

Conestoga's commitment to providing highly trained personnel to serve the region's growing health-care needs has received a major boost thanks...

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) and Member of Parliament for Cambridge-North Dumfries, along with Harold...

The Sanctuary was nearly overflowing on November 24, when former NHL superstar Theo Fleury spoke to Conestoga students for the...

They broke into spontaneous dance Monday in a Waterloo grocery store to kick off the annual Thanksgiving food drive....

Hailed as a first of its kind in the world, a new long-term care facility where researchers will work side...

Conestoga College is becoming an education magnet for engineering students from the Czech Republic, nurses from India, and food scientists...

True Sport is an exciting movement sweeping across our country. Communities groups, teams, and individuals from coast to coast are...

More than 3800 graduating students will be recognized at the 43rd Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and...

Thirty-four outstanding Conestoga students received recognition for their achievements at a special reception held at the college’s Doon campus on...

Just in time for Christmas shopping, Conestoga’s Pre-Service Fire Fighting students are pleased to introduce a unique gift item that...

As part of the 42nd Convocation ceremonies (fall) of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning held on November...

The Recreation and Leisure Services program at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has been named as 'Volunteer...

A new nurse practitioner-led health clinic will be opening in Kitchener on Conestoga College's Doon campus. The clinic - expected...

March 22-26 was National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada's colleges and universities, and...

The City of Cambridge today officially presented a 1989 pumper truck to Conestoga to support learning opportunities for students in...

As part of the 41st Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 10-11, President...

Waterloo Regional Council has unanimously approved an $8.1 million grant for Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning....

Conestoga is proud to announce soccer player Carmen Carnochan and cross country runner David Sharratt as the 2008-2009 athletes...

What sets Conestoga College apart is not just the high-quality classroom instruction students receive in their health care programs. It’s...

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...

Donald Klaehn of Kitchener, a student in Conestoga's two-year Paramedic diploma program, has been named winner of the 2009...

Nineteen students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of more than $21,000 in entrance and academic...

Conestoga has redesigned its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program to be more flexible to meet the needs of our...

Tosh Tipler of Waterloo and Yang Wang of Kitchener, students in postgraduate programs at Conestoga College, earned second-place standing recently...

Conestoga College student Geri Duguid is the winner of a 2008 Aboriginal Education Incentive Award from Canada Post. Geri...

In terms of enrolment, program numbers and program variety, Conestoga College has experienced tremendous growth in the past five years....

The fall ceremony of the 40th Convocation of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will take place on...

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 7,540 as of September 2008, according to the Office...

On September 9 in Kitchener, senior officials of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Davenport University...

Wellness and healthy living are becoming more than just an individual concern - they can have measurable, positive results for...

Ottawa, May 20, 2008 - How does a sure-fire 15 per cent return on investment sound? Too good to be...

Tucked among the requisite library building and the science and technology labs at the Doon Campus is a small building...

The University of Waterloo and Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning today announced a $4-million donation to establish...

Southern Ontario’s largest professional development event for early childhood educators returned to Conestoga on March 28 and on March 29....

Doctors, medical associations, health care administrators and government policymakers are increasingly calling for accelerated adoption and integration of information technology...

When it comes to higher education, college is a smart choice. College offers reasonable tuition, hands-on skills, project-based learning, instruction...

Local Grade 7-8 students link up with technology at three campuses. Employers, our economy and our society need technical skills...

Twenty-one students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of more than $25,000 in entrance and academic achievement...

A $100,000 donation to Kitchener-based Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning from TD Bank Financial Group will allow...

Four dangerous offenders being transported from a correctional facility to court ended up at Conestoga College Feb. 16, after an...

Conestoga College has been voted the number 1 college in Ontario for the eighth straight year in the Key Performance...

Staff and Students from the Human Services Foundation program wish to extend their appreciation to the Conestoga College community...

Twenty-one students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of a total of $24,000 in entrance and academic...

Smiles were the order of the day as more than 3,000 Conestoga graduates had the opportunity to walk across...

Parks and Recreation Ontario and the Ministry of Health Promotion celebrated the achievements of those in the parks and...

This event is a joint partnership between the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Recreation and Leisure Services program...

The students from the Human Services Foundation program had an opportunity recently to demonstrate to the college, their knowledge of...

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...

Conestoga College will hold two free evening community open houses to provide information to interested parents, prospective students and community...

As Conestoga College prepares for the graduation of the first group of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students next week...

Conestoga’s School of Health Sciences, Community Services and Biotechnology recently announced the names of achievement award winners who completed their...

"Accountability and integration depend on good information and the systems to share that information with all members of the health...

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 6,130 as of September 2004. This marks an increase of...

Innovative program will train McMaster University students close to home Kitchener, Ont. (Sept. 15, 2004) - Area students attending the...

As part of the 36th Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 16-17, President...

More than 3,500 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the College’s 36th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June...

As an active partner in the OntarioLearn.com consortium, Conestoga College shares the honours with 21 other Ontario colleges as winner...

Conestoga's School of Health Sciences, Community Services and Biotechnology has announced its award-winning students for the graduating class of the...

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...

For applicants seeking fall 2004 admission to Conestoga College, this weekend will be a busy, informative, exciting time. More than...

For qualified individuals seeking essential skills to prepare for employment or practical training, Conestoga College will be offering a tuition-free...

Conestoga College is a regional and provincial leader in professional health sciences education, and offers a growing number of full-time,...

As the result of a $152,000 grant from the Counselling Foundation of Canada, Conestoga College is developing four new,...

Conestoga College President John Tibbits and Chief Superintendent Tony Parkin, Regional Commander of the Ontario Provincial Police Western Region,...

Conestoga's School of Health Sciences and Community Services has named its roster of award-winning students who completed their studies...

Conestoga College's School of Health Sciences and Community Services recently announced awards bestowed on outstanding students who completed their...

Seven graduating Nursing students and an eighth who is in the second year of studies are this spring’s winners...

The Practical Nursing program of Conestoga College has announced its award-winning students for the class completing studies in the...

The Paramedic program of Conestoga College has announced the winners of its achievement awards for academic year 2001-2002. Susan...

On Saturday, April 6, students of the Paramedic program of Conestoga College and members of the Baden Fire Department...

Conestoga’s School of Health Sciences and Community Services has named its roster of award-winning students who completed their studies in...

Conestoga College’s School of Health Sciences and Community Services recently announced awards bestowed on outstanding students who completed their studies...

Each November, Conestoga College recognizes and thanks long-serving employees for their dedication, as well as presenting a number of Employee...