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December 5, 2019
New Weston Family Scholars named

Twenty-five Conestoga skilled trades and apprenticeship students have been named recipients of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades...


August 24, 2017
Renovation Technician student awarded scholarship from The Holmes Foundation

Renovation Technician student Devon Pierce has been awarded a 2017 Make It Right Scholarship from The Holmes Foundation. This year,...


January 30, 2017
Students support expansion of food donation program

Students in Conestoga’s Renovation Technician program will fulfill their third request for food donation bins in early February. Students initially...


May 16, 2016
Donation bins support Police to Food Bank partnership

At a community event held at police headquarters on May 14, Waterloo Regional Police Services Chief Bryan Larkin thanked Conestoga...


September 22, 2015
Students offer support to local food drive

Students in Conestoga’s Renovation Technician program received thanks from Waterloo Fire Rescue Chief Richard Hepditch on September 22 during a...


May 30, 2013
Students and Donors Honoured at Trades & Apprenticeship Awards

On May 29, Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship hosted its fourth annual Awards Presentation and Barbeque in the Roofing...


March 16, 2012
Hands-on approach to renovation

Conestoga College’s future renovation technicians get ‘rare’ on-the-job training. Students from Conestoga College’s renovation technicians program are completing renovations to...


March 16, 2011
Students Working to Build a Better Community

Students in Conestoga’s Renovation Technician diploma program spend two years building all the skills that they need for successful careers...


November 17, 2009
Five Conestoga Students Earn Millennium Scholarships

Five Conestoga College students are among the final year's group to earn National In-Course Awards from the Canada Millennium Scholarship...


March 2, 2009
New Masonry Fundamentals Program

Conestoga College is pleased to announce its partnership with the Ontario Masonry Training Centre (OMTC) in Mississauga to offer...


February 24, 2009
One More Good Contractor

Local contractor gets the job done, from leaky faucets to home renovations. He's done everything from deliver pizza to...


November 11, 2008
Students Get Passing Grade

When Mike Holmes says you've made it right, you've probably passed the test. The renovation guru dropped by the...


November 7, 2007
Conestoga, Holmes Foundation Carry Out Community Service Projects

When it comes to renovations, nobody cares more or demands a higher level of excellence than Mike Holmes. He...


July 11, 2006
New Programs Highlight Launch of New Campus in Waterloo

Conestoga College begins operations this fall at its new, larger location in Waterloo -- 108 University Ave. E. This new...