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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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Michelle LeBlanc, a grad from the performing arts program (left) and Bernice Romero De Gracia, a grad from De La Salle University (right) on stage performing one of the 11 plays.

Photo: Emmet Paradis

Hothouse showcases scriptwriting and performing arts collaboration

Emmet Paradis
February 14, 2024

The members who attended drag club in early February.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Artists thrive in the Students’ Association’s newly created drag club

Itel Sapozhnikov
February 14, 2024

Emmanuela Nazaire, left, and Verah-Ninia Lucien, right, pose in C-building at Algonquin College's Ottawa campus.

Photo: Kimberly Tremblay

Child and youth care students stress importance of seeking mental health support

Kimberly Tremblay
February 13, 2024

Kiki Coe talks about performer Ebonie Saige's performance with the judges on stage at Algonquin's Got Talent. Saige performed halfway through the show.

Photo: Siobhan Rollo

Supreme Court of Canada upholds federal government’s Indigenous child welfare law

Ethan Macleod
February 09, 2024

Coach Aaron Kruger of the Kanata Academy of Martial Arts demonstrates a jab on Feb. 3 at the Nepean Sportsplex.

Photo: Jude Osmond

Nepean Sportsplex hosts its first ever fitness and wellness expo

Jude Osmond
February 09, 2024

Script-writing student, Randy Kakegamick drums and sings with Spirit Wolf Singers at the Canadian Museum of History on Feb. 4 as a part of Winterlude festivities.

Photo: Kerry Slack

Taking lessons from the past and scripting his future, Randy Kakegamick inspires others and himself

Kerry Slack
February 08, 2024

International students Shivang Bimalkumar Jani (left) and Santiago Sanchez (right) are understanding and optimistic about the federal government's capping of study visas for international students.

Photo: Yuye Jiang

International students apprehensive about new restrictions on study visas

Yuye Jiang
February 08, 2024

Canadian journalist found alive after going missing for two weeks in Gaza

Jude Osmond
February 07, 2024

Algonquin College accounting students gained valuable insights from recent graduates and potential employers.

Photo: Shaun Klepko

Accounting firms and Algonquin College graduates share career advice with students

Shaun Klepko
February 07, 2024

Sarah Crawford (left) and Leah Grimes, who took part in organizing the event, smiling together after the event.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Students gather at AC Hub to build friendships in a new environment

Nathalia Lencioni
February 06, 2024

Student peer worker Kristen Ralph concentrates on her craft.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Students get their hands dirty with Glitter and Gab

Itel Sapozhnikov
February 05, 2024

Algonquin power forward Piper Hatherall delivers a strong offence against the Georgian Grizzlies.

Photo: Shaun Klepko

Wolves women’s basketball team remains undefeated, winning final home game of the season

Shaun Klepko
February 04, 2024

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

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Hothouse showcases scriptwriting and performing arts collaboration

Artists thrive in the Students’ Association’s newly created drag club

Child and youth care students stress importance of seeking mental health support

Algonquin’s Got Talent provides a showcase of student ability

Graphic design students host a fundraiser selling their artwork

Chinese New Year gala unites students from across the city to celebrate

Students compete for a seat at the table on the Board of Governors

Supreme Court of Canada upholds federal government’s Indigenous child welfare law

Nepean Sportsplex hosts its first ever fitness and wellness expo

Taking lessons from the past and scripting his future, Randy Kakegamick inspires others and himself

International students apprehensive about new restrictions on study visas

Canadian journalist found alive after going missing for two weeks in Gaza

Accounting firms and Algonquin College graduates share career advice with students

Students gather at AC Hub to build friendships in a new environment

Students get their hands dirty with Glitter and Gab

Wolves women’s basketball team remains undefeated, winning final home game of the season

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