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Rising cost of living has slashed delivered supplies for SA’s Food Cupboard

Tyson Purvis — April 17, 2026

Food banks are facing the same food insecurity they're meant to alleviate, says the Ottawa Food Bank

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Reegan Derikx, a third-year student in the Bachelor of Public Safety program and residence advisor, has felt the effects of living in residence with limited activities to do.

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Living and working in a college residence during the dark days of COVID-19

Muna Aden
October 15, 2021

David Grigg mentioned that setup for this event took six hours and that traditionally it should take three, due to distance for cabling. He expects the setup will go much more smoothly for future events.

Photo: Julien Bernier

Television Broadcasting students help CTSACT broadcast charity event

Julien Bernier
October 15, 2021

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Ottawa LRT derailments leave students with transit issues

Dave Green
October 15, 2021

Dan Levy was honest and open when tackling tough questions from students.

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Dan Levy talks LGBTQ+, PRIDE and Prejudice

Andrea Kennedy
October 14, 2021

Mary Anne Murphy behind the counter at Savoir Fare.

Photo: Brett Thoms

Workers return to campus as college reopens

Brett Thoms
October 14, 2021

Coach Jackie Paquette demonstrates a strike.

Photo: Andrea Kennedy

Virtual self-defense class teaches practical techniques

Andrea Kennedy
October 08, 2021

The college began Pride Week with the raising of the 2SLGBTQ+ flag (right) beside the Canadian flag (centre) and Ontario flag (left).

Photo: Julien Bernier

Pride Week at Algonquin College

Gabrielle Vinette
October 07, 2021

Cassidy Hill, 23, is in the social service worker program. She prefers in-person courses to zoom courses as in-person is more helpful.

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How students are balancing in-person and online learning

Kassia Skorzewska
October 06, 2021

The former Shopify Ottawa headquarters is located on the corner of Elgin and Gloucester Street.

Photo: Tamara Condie

Shopify boot camp launching this month for students interested in e-commerce

Tamara Condie
October 06, 2021

Within the Wolves Den restaurant and games room, the bowling alley is at the far back of the restaurant. There are colourful bowling balls awaiting participants.

Photo: Julien Bernier

The ARC opens new restaurant, Wolves Den

Gabrielle Vinette
October 06, 2021

Carol Johnson, a first-semester horticulture student, enjoys spending time in her flower garden from early spring through to the last flowers of fall. She is shown with one of her recycling projects which sees a planter, made from old tires, with potted petunias and a spider plant in her front garden.

Photo: Carol Goddard

Why older adults return to post-secondary institutions

Carol Goddard
October 05, 2021

The virtual book club was created by Jamie Kettles, a second-year student at Carleton University with a major in English and a minor in psychology with a concentration in creative writing.

AC Hub Reads: Uniting All Book Lovers

Cedfrei Sarmiento
October 04, 2021

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Algonquin College looks to students to honour designated entry points

Ethan Grove
October 04, 2021

Police presence remains on Russell Avenue on Sunday afternoon the day after the party.

Photo: Maggie van Lith

Wild street party in Sandy Hill following Panda Game results in overturned car and trashed street

Maggie van Lith
October 03, 2021

Some benefits to eating a plant-based diet include weight loss, type 2 diabetes prevention, improved cholesterol and can even help you live longer.

Photo: Maggie van Lith

How vegetarian students and staff find food on campus

Maggie van Lith
October 01, 2021

Displays are located in front of the Nawapon Indigenous Learning Commons, located in the C-building.

Photo: Gabrielle Nadeau

Algonquin College honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Gabrielle Nadeau
September 29, 2021

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