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Ottawa Gem Show puts Earth’s treasures on display

Marcos Somarriba — September 24, 2026

Collectors, vendors and curious visitors came together for the weekend to showcase gems, minerals and the stories behind them

Photo: Marcos Somarriba

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A small pile of cigarette butts was scattered in front of a

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Kids in The Hall’s Bruce McCulloch dazzles audience at Algonquin College tour stop

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Nicole Lewis, coordinator of the Lust & Learn, talking with one of the students.

Photo: Mackenzie Cardinal

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Duane McNair, Algonquin College’s vice president of finance and administration, wishes the provincial government provided funding that was aligned with the actual cost to deliver programs and services.

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Federal cap, provincial underfunding and ‘squeezed’ faculty

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Criminal Code amendment allows survivors of sexual assault to speak out

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January 29, 2024

The Wolves' Kieran Raymo (left) blocks an attack.

Emotional match brings 3-0 victory for Wolves women’s volleyball team

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A staff member at the Students' Association displays some of the messages written by students at the event.

Photo: Zhiqi Zhou

Mental health coffee break provides a relaxing place for people to chat

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Sam Demma helps students and staff empty their backpacks

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Daisy, a St. John's Ambulance therapy dog, enjoying all the pets from students.

Photo: Sophie Daly

Paws 4 Stress helps students decompress

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Guard Simon Desta looks to move the ball around on Jan. 20. Simon had 19 points against the Surge.

Photo: Jude Osmond

Men’s basketball team falls just short in intense battle against St. Lawrence

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Shannon Thunderbird, Coast Tsm'Syen First Nations Elder (left) and Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk (right), a Métis string musician, on stage on Jan. 19.

Photo: Emmet Paradis

The Sultans of String and Indigenous artists bring harmony to the stage

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Ottawa Gem Show puts Earth’s treasures on display

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Students learn the ins and outs of sexual relationships at Lust & Learn

Federal cap, provincial underfunding and ‘squeezed’ faculty

Criminal Code amendment allows survivors of sexual assault to speak out

Emotional match brings 3-0 victory for Wolves women’s volleyball team

Mental health coffee break provides a relaxing place for people to chat

Sam Demma helps students and staff empty their backpacks

Paws 4 Stress helps students decompress

Men’s basketball team falls just short in intense battle against St. Lawrence

The Sultans of String and Indigenous artists bring harmony to the stage

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