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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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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

Solutions: Indigenous education camp empowers students through cultural immersion

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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

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December 04, 2023

Elizabeth Kamau, Luc Prevost and Omar Atyeh, left to right, make egg sandwiches for the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation on Nov. 22 in H118.

Photo: Noah Leafloor

Solutions: Culinary students learn to cook mass portions while helping those in need

Noah Leafloor
December 04, 2023

Students show off their table with information about their people, food and country.

Photo: Zaynab Safa

Campus celebrates cultural diversity at fair

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December 04, 2023

Students get to test their local water quality and learn about the importance of water preservation. Here, a student is doing an arsenic test. “We are teaching students about the environment and our role in being responsible citizens,” Tracy Webb says. “They need to know what’s valid to be able to make informed decisions.”

Photo: Safe Drinking Water Foundation

Solutions: Learning about tap water helps students value, conserve and protect it

Arty Sarkisian
December 04, 2023

“Learning about leadership is a great way to get involved with the community and help grow self-confidence,

Photo: William Bailey

Leadership program promotes idea that ‘anyone can become a leader’

William Bailey
December 04, 2023

Matteo Mongroo and Veronica Sanchez offer gift wrapping services in exchange for donations to the campus Food Cupboard during the Holiday Market.

Photo: Guillaume Laflamme

Students’ Association helps wrap up the term with Food Cupboard fundraiser

Guillaume Laflamme
December 04, 2023

“Being able to communicate verbally, while also skillfully interpreting nonverbal signals will help you become a more efficient communicator in the workplace,” said Katherine Yamamoto, a career advisor for the Algonquin College Co-op and Career Centre.

Photo: William Bailey

Career workshop offers communication advice for job searches

William Bailey
December 04, 2023

Elizabeth Pena-Fernández talks with students about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD during Adulting 101 at the AC Hub.

Photo: Rebekah Houter

Students learn how to prepare for wintertime in Ottawa at Adulting 101

Rebekah Houter
December 04, 2023

Elder Albert Marshall and Louise Zimanyi pose for a photo.

Photo: Supplied by Louise Zimanyi

College, authors ‘walking together’ to educate students about appreciating nature

Itunu Olayiwola
December 04, 2023

Ottawa Gem Show puts Earth’s treasures on display

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Leadership program promotes idea that ‘anyone can become a leader’

Students’ Association helps wrap up the term with Food Cupboard fundraiser

Career workshop offers communication advice for job searches

Students learn how to prepare for wintertime in Ottawa at Adulting 101

College, authors ‘walking together’ to educate students about appreciating nature

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