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U-Pass expected to cost students an additional five per cent next year

Kaitlyn Lemay — November 23, 2024

The City of Ottawa has tabled a draft budget for 2025 and transit is seeing an increase in fares, including the U-Pass for students

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First Person: Living with epilepsy has taught me to celebrate small successes

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Forward Devonte Brooks going up for the layup against his defender. Brooks finished the first quarter with eight points.

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Men’s basketball Wolves lose in embarrassing fashion against Durham Lords

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The author's time in cadets opened her eyes to the possibility of a career in the military. The experience gave her

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First Person: A career in the military is my goal because of my dad

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Since I first found myself in a restaurant kitchen in October 2019, the overstimulating sounds and chaos of a nearly dozen line cooks handling the dinner rush have become my comfort.

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First Person: Women belong in the kitchen

Meg Wall
November 23, 2023

Located in Nepean, Pinecrest Cemetery opened in 1924.

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Explorer: Pinecrest Cemetery’s quiet is an oasis for the living

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To grieve your country, your planet, while it still lives and breathes is a slow, painful torture. One that gets worse over time.

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First Person: Despairing over climate change will not make it better

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First Person: Learning to smile again brought back my confidence

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Ricky Kumar outside ACCE Building alongside the coat he brought to be donated at the event

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International students embrace winter preparedness at ‘beginners’ event

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John Achkar’s career started in 2010 and when COVID hit, the few comedians in the Lebanese scene thrived. “The audiences finished all their Netflix shows and thought why not give these comedy guys a chance,” said Achkar.

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Arab standup comedy takes centre stage at Algonquin College with John Achkar’s first visit to Canada

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November 20, 2023

Students board the 75 Cambrian at Baseline Station on Nov. 15.

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U-Pass increase and route replacements: Five takeaways from proposed OC Transpo changes

Noah Leafloor
November 20, 2023

The federal government is considering limiting the yearly intake of international students as a measure to ease the housing crisis.
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Report recommends ending tuition freeze as Algonquin College flags financial sustainability

Arty Sarkisian
November 17, 2023

I was taught as a young kid both literally and metaphorically, when you get knocked down your first instinct is to get back up and fight.

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First Person: My knee injury taught me to value everyday mobility

Stephen Priel
November 17, 2023

The author, a fan of the the game since childhood, says the Yu-Gi-Oh! community is welcoming and open to new duelists.

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First person: An ode to Yu-Gi-Oh! on its 25th anniversary

Dave Green
November 17, 2023

(Left to right) Basil Belliveau, Cat Baron and Kianna Tikivik fundraising for the 24-hour homelessness event on Oct 20.

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Explorer: Students brave the outdoors in 24-hour fundraiser for homelessness

Alex Lambert
November 17, 2023

Mari Meneilley sets up her booth on behalf of Pleasures and Treasures at Sex Fest.

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Sex Fest removes taboos, encourages conversations about fun and safety

Kit Gervais
November 16, 2023

The Youth Communist League/Ligue de la Jeunesse communiste protested on Nov. 8 against the high tuition costs. The group believes that free education is a human right.

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Frustration from student group stirs tuition rally

Meg Wall
November 15, 2023

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