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Growing pains: Horticulture industry feels scorched by college’s decision to shear program

Reilly Armstrong — May 01, 2026

As the college begins to phase out its horticulture pathways, students and industry experts are wary of long-term consequences

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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

Campus safety protocols haven’t changed since alleged terrorism-related incidents

Laura Nelson
February 13, 2019

Alanna McDonell, the college's director of marketing, is proud of Algonquin's commercial that played during the Super Bowl.

Photo: Laura Nelson & Emily Hsueh

Algonquin ad plays during the Super Bowl

Laura Nelson
February 13, 2019

ITS acted swiftly when the phishing scam happened on Jan. 29. Faculty had to change their password to ensure everyone's information remained safe.

Photo: Joshua Ambar

Phishing scam leads to suspension of online access for hundreds of staff accounts

Joshua Ambar
February 13, 2019

Crews clear snow behind Algonquin College the evening of Feb. 12. A severe storm warning has forced the school to close for most of Wednesday.

Photo: Mike Athey

Winter storm closes college Feb. 13 until 5 p.m.

Mike Athey
February 13, 2019

The Transition Support Centre provides supports and services for students with Autism.
Their drop-in space is located at A144 on Woodroffe campus.

Photo: Katrina Deschenes

Algonquin helps students with autism navigate post-secondary life

Katrina Deschenes
February 13, 2019

Marseil Alsulaiman applying blush on Yusra Alrifai. They are students of the new program.

Photo: Emily Britton

Algonquin’s new program is full of beauty

Emily Britton
February 12, 2019

The PMBOK Guide will be used for the course in the contract. It is currently used in Algonquin's existing project management program.

Algonquin wins $599,000 government contract

A Shah
February 12, 2019

Chris Doré talked about gender equality and his personal views on it. The committee welcomes everyone to join the conversation.

Photo: Camilla Sola

Faculty open discussion to encourage gender equality

Camilla Sola
February 09, 2019

Algonquin is open to new water delivery options that will reduce single-use plastics. Flow water uses eco-friendly packaging.

Photo: Katrina Deschenes

Water delivery on campus

Katrina Deschenes
February 08, 2019

Growing pains: Horticulture industry feels scorched by college’s decision to shear program

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Brighter future for business students with help of L-SPARK

Women’s empowerment celebrated by the college

Board of Governors discuss impact of tuition cuts, approve budget

Women where art thou?

Pembroke dean, campus friends, celebrate her early retirement

Major turnout for annual career fair

International students sample Canadian winter with fun on the slopes

Campus safety protocols haven’t changed since alleged terrorism-related incidents

Algonquin ad plays during the Super Bowl

Phishing scam leads to suspension of online access for hundreds of staff accounts

Winter storm closes college Feb. 13 until 5 p.m.

Algonquin helps students with autism navigate post-secondary life

Algonquin’s new program is full of beauty

Algonquin wins $599,000 government contract

Faculty open discussion to encourage gender equality

Water delivery on campus

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