The Ontario community college system includes Canadore is 50 years young this year.

President George Burton says there are several events planned to mark the occasion.

He says there is also a travelling road show which will celebrate all 24 colleges with displays, memorabilia and stories of successful graduates.

Burton says there will be several events specific events to Canadore as well including their annual golf tournament, an event for retirees and a Canadore volunteers day for the community.

He says although the college system is 50 years old this year Canadore is not.

That won’t happen until 2021.
There’s also a provincial innovation fund contest which calls on students and alumni to pitch projects with the winner getting $15,000 and the runner up $5,000.

The winners will be announced in November.