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Turning trauma into art: Ottawa event gives human trafficking survivors a space to heal

Algonquin Journalism — October 16, 2026

Survivors shared stories of resilience and showcased their artwork at the annual Hope and Healing event

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Photo: Reilly Armstrong

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Matthew Bellefeuille, Matthew Zlomislic, Jesse Piggott and Kishanth Jeyamoorthy (left to right) celebrating the last day of the term in the T-building where AC Rocketry does most of the research for its rocket.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

AC Rocketry launches toward national competition this summer

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Keynote speaker Ryan Craig talks with an attendee about his book at the Polytechnic Showcase.

Photo: James Gray

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Kaltoun Moussa with two of her sons, Younis Osman (left) and Hersi Osman (right).

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Julien Dionne jokes about how often people are on their cell phones.

Photo: Ben Fleguel

Pink Comedy Night brings comedian Julien Dionne to Algonquin College

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According to Ryan Southwood, the F-building is the most likely site for any potential new residence building. This is due mostly to its proximity to the R-building.

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Liberal government’s housing plan promises to expand GST exemption to new residence buildings

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Photo: Korbin Amaya

Wander The Forest raises money and awareness for Indigenous students

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Kaydence Stevenson used classic bristol board to create her final project and display it at the T- building.

Photo: Zhiqi Zhou

Police foundations students impress with showcase presentations

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Sammy Alcius and Gracie Lister photographed after their Ontario's Got Talent win at The Ob, where it all started. Alcius and Lister were happy to step back onto the stage after their win.

Photo: Siobhan Rollo

Algonquin College students win Ontario’s Got Talent competition

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There are parts of social media fitness culture that can be motivating, but influencers will always be toxic, says writer Sophie Daly.

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Sarah Porras, a public relations student, on the right, being taught how to hold the cue.

Photo: Ethan Macleod

Public relations students raise $25,000 for Roger Neilson House

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Some of the deadlift competitors at the March 22 event gather for a group shot.

Barbell strength competition showdown at the Athletics and Recreation Centre

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Izach Carberry, a game development student, watches the beginning of the eclipse with his friends.

Photo: Ben Fleguel

1,000 free glasses quickly scooped up hours before eclipse

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The Croutons ( Spencer Blackburn on the left,Etoin Ostrovski in the middle and Quinn Ua'siaghail on the right.)

Photo: Jude Osmond

The Croutons take home a 3-on-3 basketball tournament title

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The Los Paisanos sing out their rendition of Despacito, which prompted several audience members to start dancing.

Photo: Ben Fleguel

Celebration of cultures brings dancing and music to the Student Commons

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Makenna Warwick, Luka Kova, Bonnie Chan and Mehdi Sossey Alaoui helped organize a thrift shop on March 27. Ben Akongo (not shown) also provided help with the event.

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Big Apple trip has students looking for sweet returns in thrift shop fundraiser

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A pair of the ISO 12312-2 certified solar viewing glasses.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Solar eclipse 2024: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the big show

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