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First Person: The medical system dismisses women’s concerns and so I fight

Caroline Kirkey — November 19, 2024

For years, I was told my pain was in my head. It took one doctor to finally believe me—but the fight for answers isn’t over

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First Person: The medical system dismisses women’s concerns and so I fight

Caroline Kirkey
November 19, 2024

The Hirst sisters (left to right

Photo: Leah, Anna, Libby), after a successful practice. One thing they are most looking forward to is hopefully taking Anna to her first provincials. Photo credit

Wolves’ basketball-playing siblings hope ‘sister telepathy’ will support the team

Claire Donnan
November 18, 2024

Hui Chen is holding her tote bag featuring a heartwarming design of her dog. She will find a place to hang it in her house because it symbolizes comfort and it's a reminder of home.

Photo: Yuye Jiang

Tote bag art therapy, where you can stitch memories and paint peace

Yuye Jiang
November 15, 2024

I may always carry the scars of my past, but I embrace them. They are a testament to my strength. Fear will no longer hold me back.

Photo: Agrani Tiwari

First Person: Confronting my bully has put me on a path to healing

Aicha Chamor
November 14, 2024

Some dogs came to the nail trimming table on Mill Street on Oct. 27 to donate to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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Vet tech students raise money for Canadian Guide Dogs

Stephanie Taylor
November 14, 2024

Two Humber players embrace after their victory. Algonquin's Gershom Dupuy stands on the right.

Photo: Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association

Algonquin Wolves are national college men’s soccer silver medallists

James Gray
November 11, 2024

Algonquin College's Woodroffe campus has been experiencing internet outages since Oct. 17.

Photo: Stephanie Taylor

College still looking for solution to internet outages

Stephanie Taylor
November 10, 2024

The key to surviving a tough experience?

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First Person: Don’t let work steal life’s little pleasures from you

Siobhan Rollo
November 08, 2024

First Person: My journey to writing a children’s book

Grinje Randa Bringi
November 08, 2024

From left to right; Vanessa Stevens, Thaden Coltess, Eric Johnston, Natasha Hiltz-Commanda, Brad Bergeron, Jade Peltier, Shayna Shawongonabe, Clayton Cameron and Trevor Ng.

Photo: Ethan Macleod

Students inspired to be leaders on the land

Ethan Macleod
November 07, 2024

Wolfie with his handlers at a basketball game.

A wolf with no name: All about Algonquin College’s mascot

Siobhan Rollo
November 06, 2024

Georgian Grizzlies player Ami May with the ball as Wolves guard Dasia McDonald blocks her. The Wolves won 47-42 in their home opening game on Nov. 1 at the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre in Ottawa.

Photo: Kimberly Tremblay

Wolves women’s basketball team wins home opener

Kimberly Tremblay
November 05, 2024

First Person: My discovery of the year? I really enjoy exercise

Mackenzie Cardinal
November 04, 2024

Sumah Krishnan, a volunteer at the Psychic Fair on Oct. 29, was responsible for giving out candy and guiding students to the psychics. He showed great enthusiasm for his role.

Photo: Laiyiady Lam

Psychic Fair makes for a spooky start to Hallo-Week

Laiyiady Lam
November 04, 2024

Boris Cherniak putting 25 volounteers into a trance. He is searching for the ones who fall into the deepest sleep.

Hypnotism meets comedy: Boris Cherniak leaves audience in fits of laughter

Kaitlyn Lemay
November 01, 2024

Three years ago, the author felt hesitant and fearful of facing the camera. Now, she stands tall and calm when facing others' lenses.

First Person: It’s okay to pursue beauty, but don’t lose yourself in the process

Yuye Jiang
October 28, 2024

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