With Graduation now on the horizon, we are preparing to celebrate graduates achievements and success in a very unique academic year. An outdoor in-person graduation at Northcliffe Campus with social distancing is our first consideration as long as guidelines of Public Health at that time permits. Graduation ceremonies are to be held in the following dates: May Graduation - Wednesday…
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As the Spring season approaches, Universities have begun sending Admissions and Scholarship Offers to Fall 2021 applicants. At this point it is still early in the process, offers are expected to continue being sent by Universities from now until May and June 2021. Here are some highlights of the early offers received by CIC students so far: 26 UofT St.George,…
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CIC Students living in Residence joined in-person classes starting Monday, February 8. The Ontario Education Minister announced the decision of allowing schools in Hamilton to reopen based on the Chief Medical Officer advice on Wednesday, February 3rd. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported a drop of nearly 30 per cent in active COVID-19 cases across the country over the…
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The Canadian Government recently announced new restrictions for international travelers arriving in Canada. In addition to mandatory COVID-19 negative test results taken within 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to Canada, travelers will also need to take another COVID-19 test (PCR) at the airport, upon arriving. Mandatory Testing and Hotel Quarantine A mandatory quarantine on a Government approved and…
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CIC has a dedicated quarantine residence and strict 21-day quarantine protocols for both new students arriving from overseas and those checking back into residence. With the beginning of a new semester in January 2021 we had new and returning students coming to live in our Residences and going through the 21-day quarantine at Linden Hall. One of our Ukrainian students…
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In partnership with the Bank of Montreal the CIC Total Care team brought a mobile banking session to Pine Residences. The idea was to support new students to open Canadian bank accounts in a safe and convenient manner. The BMO Bus was parked at the Residence parking lot so students could have their appointments respecting social distancing and gathering limits…
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We just opened up registration for the Euclid contest. Interested students only need to email Mr. Tim Luymes, Math Department Head to register. Both in-person and online students can join! Students must be enrolled in classes for March-May 2021 courses in order to be eligible to write the Euclid Math Contest. Click here to see the flyer with more information.…
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On January 12 the Ontario Government announced a state of emergency and a provincial stay-at-home order that will remain in effect at least until February 10, 2021. High School classes will continue remotely until then. Earlier this week the government indicated that the strict lockdown measures implemented on December 26, 2020 seems to be working as new COVID-19 case numbers…
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30 CIC Students received First Aid Training during the holidays and are now certified in Standard First Aid Level C. The training took place over the Winter 2020 holiday break in CIC Residences, Pine Boys and Pine Girls. CIC’s Health & Safety Coordinator, Vinnie Santo and Residence Coordinator Helene Taylor administered the two-day training for a group of 15 girls…
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Total Care Team at CIC receives Mental Health First Aid Training to be better equipped to provide support to students. Student health and safety is our priority at CIC. We’ve been facilitating mental health workshops and training on a regular basis, which has played a key role in making a positive impact on the CIC community. In order to be…
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