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Ottawa’s plan for temporary housing sparks backlash over safety and transparency

Zixuan Li — November 22, 2024

Residents protested outside of the Nepean Sportsplex against Ottawa's temporary housing structures, citing safety risks and a lack of transparency

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Kettleman's parking lot stays full throughout the day.

Photo: Alvin Tsang

College Square stores are doing ok during the pandemic

Alvin Tsang
November 04, 2020

An announcement made at a town hall on Sept. 30 has left some on-campus staff with worries about sick leave.

Photo: Meara Belanger

Lack of ‘additional paid leave provisions’ creates worry for on-campus staff

Meara Belanger
November 04, 2020

Taking a walk can help students manage stress.

Photo: Sam Mcgowan

Self-care is important even during busy times

Sam Mcgowan
November 04, 2020

The first-place prize was awarded to the winning pumpkin carved by Julia Pinto, second-year animation student.

Reading week pumpkin carving contest sparks creativity

Akira Cooper
November 04, 2020

Creators of Safety Hugs, Jesse Burcsik and David Narbaitz

Photo: Madalyn Howitt

Ottawa men spread happiness through COVID-safe hugs

Kavya Nair
November 04, 2020

Hallowe'en treats and crafts

Photo: Camryn Majuary

Halloween crafts aren’t just fun for kids

Camryn Majuary
October 31, 2020

Algonquin Colleges Residence sign on Navaho Dr. near the south entrance.

Photo: Zainab Almehdar

Fall reading week a break for residence students

Akira Cooper
October 30, 2020

Photo: Frankie Benvenuti

Students’ Association has shared two options for new sports logo

Frankie Benvenuti
October 30, 2020

“During the pandemic, the need for financial support continues to be true,” said Krista Pearson, the College’s registrar. “For some students, the need for financial support could be greater with unexpected impacts that could include family, health, or employment.

Photo: Julien St-Jean

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 recovery benefits

Julien St-Jean
October 26, 2020

Ella Duchaine said the biggest challenge that comes with raising her 6-month-old husky, Wilbert, is how energetic he is. Duchaine said he needs to be taken outside for at least an hour a day.

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What it’s like to adopt a pandemic puppy

Katelin Belliveau
October 26, 2020

Comedian and artist Melissa Villaseñor shows the progress of her wolf drawing at the Oct. 19 virtual drawing event hosted by the SA.

Photo: Madalyn Howitt

SNL comedian gets creative with Algonquin students

Madalyn Howitt
October 25, 2020

Left to right, students in the pre-service firefighting program at Algonquin College

Photo: Ashley McKenny, Brooke Congdon and Cheryl Coulas. Photo credit

From almost cancelled to virtual: the annual Boot Drive marches on

Jorge Maria
October 23, 2020

Due to rainy weather, the dome take down event was pushed back from Friday, Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 17.

Photo: Jocelyn Galloway

Thunderdome comes down after cancellation of winter varsity season

Jocelyn Galloway
October 21, 2020

A sign on the door of the Ron Port Athletic Facility explains that nobody should enter the gym if they are feeling ill

Photo: Kened Sadiku

OCAA announces cancellation of 2020-21 winter varsity sports

Kened Sadiku
October 16, 2020

A National Women's Association of Canada pin promotes conversation and support of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children movement.

Photo: Akira Cooper

Sisters in Spirit session brings community together to talk about MMIWC

Akira Cooper
October 16, 2020

The Algonquin Fitness Zone has closed again due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, and the City of Ottawa entering a modified stage two phase.

Photo: Kened Sadiku

Fitness Zone and gymnasium are closed once again

Kened Sadiku
October 16, 2020

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