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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

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Charlie Packer, an attendee wearing her custom-made Dungeons & Dragons character costume at the GamerCon.

Photo: Sebastian Pinera

Nepean Sportsplex hosts successful GamerCon, uniting gaming community

Sebastian Pinera
December 08, 2023

Abby Hagyard chats with scriptwriting students.

Photo: Alex Lambert

‘Entertainment royalty’ shares super slimy history with scriptwriting students

Alex Lambert
December 08, 2023

Students gather at a table during the coffee break event to play games while enjoying snacks and coffee.

Photo: Zaynab Safa

Coffee break connects students over games and snacks as exams approach

Zaynab Safa
December 08, 2023

Studying in Canada has lead me to unexpected places and instilled in me the value of embracing changes.

Photo: Guillaume Laflamme

First Person: Change can be hard, but it’s necessary for a well-lived life

Mingan Wang
December 07, 2023

David Glickman, a counsellor, guides a student step by step during a

Photo: Zaynab Safa

Students encouraged to plan post-graduation life through career counselling

Zaynab Safa
December 07, 2023

Everything happens for a reason. Embrace what life has in store for you.

Photo: Alex Lambert

First Person: What happens when your soccer career doesn’t go as planned?

Marco Ghosn
December 07, 2023

Ottawa-based forager, Gabe Roulston, 19, picks a young meadow mushroom.

Photo: Mathew Dicsi

First Person: Fungi can help us or harm us but they’re always fascinating

Mathew Dicsi
December 07, 2023

The Hunter Brothers bring their best to the Algonquin's Commons Theatre on Dec. 2.

Photo: Rebekah Houter

Hunter Brothers bring the country into Algonquin Commons Theatre

Rebekah Houter
December 05, 2023

The paint-and-sip event not only showcased the artistic talents within the ASA community, but it also served as a reminder of the importance of fostering connections and providing support for international students

Photo: Naomie Twagirumukiza

African Student Association organizes first paint-and-sip event

Naomie Twagirumukiza
December 05, 2023

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Photo: Melinda La Riccia, Oniqua Kanmaka, Victoria Fancy and Mehdia Htibe sat in the college's Mental Health Resource Centre on the third floor of Student Commons. Photo credit

New mental health crisis hotline, 988, now available

Mathew Dicsi
December 04, 2023

Artist Norman Takeuchi used his own past as the source of his inspiration to create art and tell his story.

Photo: Stephen Priel

Explorer: Ottawa Art Gallery show tells an untold story in Canadian history

Stephen Priel
December 04, 2023

Francis Valentine Omotayo of Uplands Afri & Caribbean Store standing in front of products he brought from Nigeria.

Photo: Alex Lambert

Solutions: Hate food waste? This app can help

Kit Gervais
December 04, 2023

Operation Come Home launched a new program called HousingWorks in October 2022. It works as a master leasing arrangement to provide a home for homeless and at-risk youth in Ottawa.

Photo: Meg Wall

Solutions: For homeless youth, this leasing program can be a bridge to housing

Meg Wall
December 04, 2023

Stack Labs posing during the final presentation for the Enerpik app project. Right to left

Photo: Tyler Griffin (team lead), Yasir Elamin, Ksenia Chornokondratenko, Jasreet Kaur, Jay Jao and Charan Sai Photo credit

Solutions: Student-developed app aims to support access to green home grants

Brahim Ait Ouzineb
December 04, 2023

Algonquin College's Pembroke campus hosted its first Indigenous Education Camp, from Aug. 22 to 27. Thirteen students embarked on a life-changing adventure.
Pictured back row, right side, Brenda Slomka, Dawson Lemaire and Caleigh Ward, with 12 others in attendance at Pikwakanagan First Nation.

Photo: Submitted by Caleigh Ward

Solutions: Indigenous education camp empowers students through cultural immersion

Kerry Slack
December 04, 2023

Carter Normand jumps to save a ball going out of bounds. Normand finished the game with eight points, three rebounds and two assists.

Photo: Andrew Sorokan

Wolves’ stellar defence leads to dominance over cross-city rivals

Andrew Sorokan
December 04, 2023

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