The Ontario community college system, which 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 a travelling road show, which will celebrate all 24 colleges with displays, memorabilia and stories of successful graduates.

Locally, events include Canadore’s annual golf tournament, an event for retirees and a Canadore volunteers day for the community.

Burton says although the college system is 50 years old this year, Canadore isn’t yet.

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.