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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

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Photo: Marcos Somarriba

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Ruby Reception event hosted at Algonquin College Observatory.

Photo: Ève Bélanger

PR students honour program founder at Ruby Reception fundraiser

Ève Bélanger
April 02, 2025

Jason Bui completes the hard-level top-rope wall in hopes to solidify his win during the climbing competition on March 28 in the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre.

Photo: Lara Simard

Students reach new heights in rock climbing contest

Lara Simard
April 02, 2025

Angus Wong leads a training session during the 2023 season.

Photo: Brahim Ait Ouzineb

Men’s soccer: Algonquin Wolves head coach Angus Wong to be inducted into OCAA Hall of Fame

Duncan Roi
April 01, 2025

Andrew Hyatt performing at the Observatory on March 28.

Photo: Marcos Somarriba

Andrew Hyatt’s show at Algonquin College brings out country fans

Marcos Somarriba
April 01, 2025

Krista Pearson, winner of the Algonquin Students Association Board of Directors Award alongside President Claude Brulé and Ben Dinh, General Manager and CEO of the Students' Association

Photo: Kevin Clasper-Inglis

Faculty Recognition Awards honour remarkable professors of Algonquin College

Kevin Clasper-Inglis
April 01, 2025

Monique Messier performs at Ontario's Got Talent on March 7.

Photo: Robyn Lanktree

Singing along with Monique Messier

Vasileios Tselios
April 01, 2025

The Algonquin Times asked students what's on their minds ahead of the federal election.

Photo: Kendra Mendrisky

Federal election: Students voice concerns ahead of April vote

Kendra Mendrisky
March 27, 2025

Dancers join together for the first full circle of the night at the Round Dance Ceremony at Algonquin College on March 21, celebrating community, tradition, and unity.

Photo: Ana Silva

Algonquin College hosts Round Dance ceremony to celebrate Indigenous culture

Ana Silva
March 27, 2025

PR students out on the dance floor.

Photo: Bradley Richards

PR campaign heads down memory lane in ’80s-themed fundraiser

Bradley Richards
March 25, 2025

The cafeteria in D Building offers a variety of Van Houtte coffee and tea options for Algonquin students.

Photo: Delaney Smith

Students conflicted over ‘buy Canadian’ movement

Delaney Smith
March 25, 2025

Jeff Asselin sits behind a drum set in a studio at Algonquin College.

Photo: Ève Bélanger

Algonquin College professor’s drumming featured in Oscar-winning movie

Ève Bélanger
March 21, 2025

A contestant in the tournament plays Mario Kart.

Photo: Bradley Richards

Students put gaming (and dancing) skills to the test at esports tournament

Bradley Richards
March 21, 2025

Friends throw colour packets at each other outside the Holi festival event on March 14.

Photo: Robyn Lanktree

Holi festival spreads colours and joy on both sides of the fence

Robyn Lanktree
March 20, 2025

Algonquin College public relations students launch the Hope on the Horizon campaign in the Algonquin Student Commons.

Photo: Hau Ting Ng

PR program marks 40 years with charity campaign for Rideauwood

Hau Ting Ng
March 18, 2025

Ashley Driscoll lifting winning weight of 205 pounds.

Photo: Rebecca Jordan

Students show strength and determination at powerlifting competition

Rebecca Jordan
March 13, 2025

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Photo: Robyn Lanktree

Buena Vista Orchestra gets crowd dancing, strangers spinning

Robyn Lanktree
March 12, 2025

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