Article content In what has been a challenging year clouded by COVID-19 for close to 1,400 students attending Cambrian College, there is a silver lining. They received financial awards totaling more than $1.2 million, distributed by the college. This year, instead of the usual in-person awards reception, the Cambrian College Foundation celebrated donors and recipients in a virtual sense, sharing messages and stories via video and in one-on-one Zoom meetings. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Cambrian distributes more than $1.2 million to support students Back to video âThe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have had a profound impact on our students, including big changes to their financial support systems, such as part-time work,â says Brandi Braithwaite, the Collegeâs director of development and alumni. âThis has meant less money for daily necessities like food, rent, school supplies and internet access, which has become so important while navigating new ways of learning throughout this pandemic.â