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Algonquin College students in Perth stunned by campus closure

Ernest Ko — January 16, 2025

The campus, which opened in 1970, will be closing after the end of the 2026 spring term

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Algonquin College Perth campus' main entrance on a snowy January day.

Algonquin College Perth alumni, community members rally to ‘save’ campus

Ernest Ko — January 24, 2025

An online petition has collected thousands of signatures from those opposed to the college closing the campus

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Founded in 1816 by Scottish immigrants, heritage and conservation have always been close to Perth's heart.

Local leaders voice concerns about closure of Algonquin College’s Perth campus

Ernest Ko — January 30, 2025

One councillor calls it a "lamentable and shortsighted" loss

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Algonquin College announced 37 program suspensions on Feb. 11, impacting 32 programs from the main campus.

Confusion, frustration and contemplation as Algonquin College calls for program cuts

Ernest Ko — February 20, 2025

The Board of Governors on Feb. 24 will consider the college's recommendation to suspend 37 programs

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More articles by Ernest Ko

Heritage carpentry and joinery students. They are building sheds as part of their first semester projects.

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Algonquin College students in Perth stunned by campus closure

Ernest Ko
January 16, 2025

Algonquin College Perth campus' main entrance on a snowy January day.

Photo: Ernest Ko

Algonquin College Perth alumni, community members rally to ‘save’ campus

Ernest Ko
January 24, 2025

Founded in 1816 by Scottish immigrants, heritage and conservation have always been close to Perth's heart.

Photo: Ernest Ko

Local leaders voice concerns about closure of Algonquin College’s Perth campus

Ernest Ko
January 30, 2025

Customers shopping at Loblaws in College Square. Many were seen asking workers about Canadian products and what would be affected by tariffs.

Photo: Bradley Richards

Buying Canadian: A tariff-ic idea?

Bradley Richards
February 12, 2025

Algonquin College announced 37 program suspensions on Feb. 11, impacting 32 programs from the main campus.

Photo: Ernest Ko

Confusion, frustration and contemplation as Algonquin College calls for program cuts

Ernest Ko
February 20, 2025

Israel ends ceasefire in Gaza with deadly airstrike

Israel ends ceasefire in Gaza with deadly airstrike

Ernest Ko
March 19, 2025

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