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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

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Photo: Marcos Somarriba

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MakerSpace workshop fosters student networking and creativity

MakerSpace workshop fosters student networking and creativity

Grinje Randa Bringi
January 23, 2024

Mehdi Sossey Alaoui shared experiences of participating in events like the CoolShe market in Morocco, where L' Bazar connected with women in business and expanded their network.

Photo: Naomie Twagirumukiza

Student entrepreneur combines culture and community through L’Bazar

Naomie Twagirumukiza
December 22, 2023

Forward is determined to help Algonquin College bring back the success in men’s soccer that they once had.

Photo: Stephen Priel

Men’s soccer ‘heartbeat’ Oscar Forward hungry to bring home a championship

Stephen Priel
December 13, 2023

Ammar Baitalmal, a musician at the event, sang and played the traditional oud, an instrument that dates back over 4,000 years.

Photo: Roxanne Lamarche-Silmser

Algonquin College celebrates Arabic language with music, food and calligraphy

Roxanne Lamarche
December 12, 2023

Wolves players block at the net. (File photo)

Photo: Marco Ghosn

Men’s Wolves volleyball team ends 2023 with a win

Marco Ghosn
December 12, 2023

Gord Wilson at the Canadian Tire Centre in the broadcasting booth.

Photo: Gord Wilson

College alumni Gord Wilson honoured on Nepean Wall of Fame for broadcast career

Blaire Waddell
December 12, 2023

Santa delights children at the 12th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Student Commons on Dec. 4.

Photo: Kerry Slack

Santa delights children young and old in the Student Commons

Kerry Slack
December 12, 2023

The Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Services (FOMES) section in Ottawa campus is managed by building engineering, operations and custodial and grounds teams.

Photo: Noah Leafloor

Students voice concerns over carbon tax impact

Brahim Ait Ouzineb
December 08, 2023

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

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