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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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Fight breaks out between two women, man, injuring bystander

Fight breaks out between two women, man, injuring bystander

Katrina Deschenes
March 28, 2019

As students applied for a bursary and await for a respond. They get an email saying they've received it and moments later a rejection.

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Bursaries leave students feeling confused about their finances

Camilla Sola
March 26, 2019

Rendering of the new 100,000 square foot Athletics Recreation Complex (ARC) which is to be constructed opposite the front of residence and just east of the Student Commons.

Free access to fitness, recreation with new ARC 100,000 square-foot building

Emily Britton
March 21, 2019

Jaime Zawadski, a first year PR student at the college, knows how important therapy is. Being a survivor of sexual assault, Zawadski shared her story to her class in order to support a fundraising campaign for the CTSACT.

Photo: Brian G. Sharbin

Public relations students launch annual initiative

Brian G. Sharbin
March 18, 2019

First-year firefighting student Jillian Perone fills her travel mug. She is taking advantage of the 10 per cent off deal for customers who bring their own cups.

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Plastics on the way out

Mike Athey
March 15, 2019

Nathalie Maione holding a playset that will be donated to a family. Every kid benefits from a toy on furnishing day.

Photo: Darius Shahheydari

Police foundations students lend a hand furnishing new beginnings

Darius Shahheydari
March 15, 2019

Nick Hubert, a mechanical engineering student, smoking just off campus on March 11. The entryway to the nearby park close to T-building has quickly become one of the fave spots for smokers.

Blanket emails on the smoking policy leave students frustrated

Jennifer Leblanc
March 14, 2019

Vice president human resources, Diane McCutcheon, addresses the voluntary retirement incentive. Sixty-nine members of staff will be retiring by the end of the school year.

Nearly 70 college employees set to retire this spring

Vanessa Bobai
March 14, 2019

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College ends bid to outsource health services

Laura Nelson
March 14, 2019

The Students' Association holds their annual general meeting on March 13 at noon. The results of proxy voting on next year's directors will be announced then.

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Selection committee approves team of hopeful directors, includes SA president

Stephen Riccio
March 14, 2019

Pat Kennedy, left, and David Haley. They are the president and vice president of Union Local 415.

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Faculty union grieving information breach

Jessica Alberga
March 14, 2019

Raven Brightmoon smiles as she pets the stuffed wolf that stands in the Mamidosewin Centre. Brightmoon was the owner of the wolf for 20 years, and described it as her protector in times of hardship.

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Wolfie: The unmoving protector of the Mamidosewin Centre

Emily Hsueh
March 14, 2019

Sarah Al-Ahmadi is a business administration student at the college. She is looking forward to the L-Spark partnership as it will help students express thoughts and ideas for business.

Photo: Joshua Ambar

Brighter future for business students with help of L-SPARK

Joshua Ambar
March 14, 2019

President and CEO of Global LK, Laraine Kaminsky speaks to a crowd of men and women in support of empowerment. The event was to mark International Women's Day on March 8.

Photo: Mae Estravo

Women’s empowerment celebrated by the college

Mae Estravo
March 14, 2019

Cheryl Jensen, President and CEO, speaks to the board of governors on Monday, Feb. 25.

Board of Governors discuss impact of tuition cuts, approve budget

Stephen Riccio
March 06, 2019

Ayeisha Khan climbs wall in the pre test gym at Algonquin.

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Women where art thou?

Jessica Alberga
February 15, 2019

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