CNC Learning Commons and Academic Success Centre

09/03/2026

Our hours are getting longer next week! Starting Tuesday, September 8, on weekdays we'll be open into the evening. We'll also be open on weekend afternoons.

08/31/2026

Today's summer e-cookbook is 'Wilderness Chef: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Outdoors'. "Opening with advice on setting up your outdoor kitchen and essential cooking techniques, [the author] shows how to assess your ingredients, light a fire, cook in ashes and leaves, steam, smoke, and build a ground oven. He then shares his fabulous and enjoyable recipes.." (quote from publisher)

Link for CNC students & employees: https://research.ebsco.com/plink/eb1ee212-5e84-3052-9d3e-afc3c6d54add

08/27/2026

Today's e-cookbook from a hot climate is 'Cooking with Chiles: Spicy Meat, Seafood, Noodle, Rice, and Vegetable-Forward Recipes From Around the World'. It features "75 authentic recipes featuring chili pepper heat. From salsa roja of Mexico to the kimchi of Korea, Cooking with Chiles presents these recipes with delicious accuracy and authenticity." - publisher

Link for CNC students & employees: https://research.ebsco.com/plink/d07e7167-5c02-39bc-a328-6a06a9866a5c

08/25/2026

On Wednesday, August 26, we will be open from noon to 4:00 pm. The next day we will open at 8:00 am as ususal.

Our e-books, databases, and streaming video are always available to CNC students & employees!

08/22/2026

Want to cook without heating up the house? Try 'Adventures in Slow Cooking: 120 Slow Cooker Recipes for People Who Love Food'. "Showcasing a beautiful, engaging design, inviting color photographs, and 105 original, innovative recipes thoroughly tested in a variety of brands of slow cookers, Adventures in Slow Cooking provides a repertoire of delicious food. Sarah also provides tips and tricks that will help cooks get the most out of today's slow cookers." - publisher

Link for CNC students & employees: https://research.ebsco.com/plink/ce50bd9b-3810-36fa-97f7-2e18addbd5c8

08/19/2026

Quesnel folks: need some beach reading? ⛱

We’ve got a few things you might want to take home.

We have books and other materials available at no charge at CNC Quesnel Library.

Following a recent collection review, some materials are no longer part of our library collection. We’d love to see them find a new use. You might find something helpful for a course, teaching, research or your department.

CNC students, faculty and staff can stop by and take anything they find useful.

Viewing dates: August 18 to August 28
Viewing hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

📍 100 Campus Way, Quesnel

Visit the CNC Library page:
https://cnc.bc.ca/services/library

08/18/2026

You can now reach Quesnel campus library staff by phone (250-991-7509) or email (quesnel @ cnc.bc.ca). The physical space is closed while it changes into a learning commons. Stay tuned for updates!

08/15/2026

Today's e-cookbook from a hot climate is 'Coconut. Ginger. Shrimp. Rum.: Caribbean Flavors for Every Season'. "The recipes in this book highlight seasonal bounties and four major Caribbean flavors, resulting in a basketful of healthy recipes (many vegetarian), which the author refers to as 'edible treasures.'" - publisher

Link for CNC students & employees: https://research.ebsco.com/plink/f5f5cdfa-8c4f-3662-a9a4-46d480c8d950

08/12/2026

Paying your tuition with PayMyTuition? A quick reminder: On August 1, 2026, a 2% service fee was added to credit card payments. Want to avoid the fee? Try one of these options:

- Transfer funds directly from your bank at no charge

- Use your bank’s Bill Pay service at no cost

- Try local fee-free payment methods if you’re an international student

- Pay with a supported eWallet, no service fees apply

Learn More:
https://cnc.bc.ca/current-students/student-support/student-advice/2021/11/08/how-to-pay-student-fees

08/11/2026

Today's featured e-cookbook is 'Fire Pit Cooking' for "family-fun foods for the campground or the backyard fire pit" (publisher). Check out print cookbooks on our TX shelves, too!

Link for CNC students & employeees:https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=53951894-0231-3243-ace4-7f6cf0d78411