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Growing pains: Horticulture industry feels scorched by college’s decision to shear program

Reilly Armstrong — May 01, 2026

As the college begins to phase out its horticulture pathways, students and industry experts are wary of long-term consequences

Photo: Reilly Armstrong

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The Dr. Who Society of Canada participated at Geeked Out on Saturday, March 23 to raise funds for CHEO

Photo: Ben Seabrook

Campus food services makes the switch back to plastic coffee lids from paper ones

Siobhan Rollo
March 18, 2024

Hairstyling student Ahnaf Hassan dries a mannequin's hair before styling it at the salon in A-building on March 12.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

BoG committee considers suspending hairstyling and esthetician programs

Nathalia Lencioni
March 18, 2024

JP Saxe performs at the Algonquin Commons Theatre.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

JP Saxe leaves the Algonquin Commons Theatre infatuated

Itel Sapozhnikov
March 15, 2024

Dylan McGowan attempts to set a high score on an older pinball machine.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Local pinball arcade cures boredom with weekly pinball tournaments and unlimited play

Itel Sapozhnikov
March 14, 2024

Students form lines around main table to collect the pots and plants they want.

Photo: Sophie Daly

Students adopt free plants at AC Hub

Sophie Daly
March 13, 2024

Barbra Dean poses at the National Arts Centre this winter. The owner of Incredible Edible Chef knows she is entering a highly competitive market.

Photo: Brahim Ait Ouzineb

College grad is on a business journey to promote cannabis culture

Brahim Ait Ouzineb
March 12, 2024

Photo: Kylie Molson

International Women’s Day event celebrates ‘all the women in our lives’

Kylie Molson
March 12, 2024

Brett Kissel shining bright on the Algonquin Commons Theatre stage on Feb. 22

Photo: Kaitlyn Lemay

Brett Kissel’s country charm electrifies Algonquin Commons Theatre

Kaitlyn Lemay
March 07, 2024

Growing pains: Horticulture industry feels scorched by college’s decision to shear program

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Nepean Sportsplex crowded at bi-annual Geeked Out convention

From Algonquin College to comedy pioneer, Tom Green returns home to Ottawa

Music Industry Arts grads announce their debut single ‘As Good As It Gets’

Students glide and slide through roller-skating night event

Financial services students help the community during tax season

Drag Race’s Sasha Colby visits campus to talk about love and chosen families

Karaoke Night lights up the Observatory

Country music star Corb Lund captivates Algonquin Commons Theatre

Campus food services makes the switch back to plastic coffee lids from paper ones

BoG committee considers suspending hairstyling and esthetician programs

JP Saxe leaves the Algonquin Commons Theatre infatuated

Local pinball arcade cures boredom with weekly pinball tournaments and unlimited play

Students adopt free plants at AC Hub

College grad is on a business journey to promote cannabis culture

International Women’s Day event celebrates ‘all the women in our lives’

Brett Kissel’s country charm electrifies Algonquin Commons Theatre

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