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Algonquin College students in Perth stunned by campus closure

Ernest Ko — January 16, 2025

The campus, which opened in 1970, will be closing after the end of the 2026 spring term

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Heritage carpentry and joinery students. They are building sheds as part of their first semester projects.

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Algonquin College students in Perth stunned by campus closure

Ernest Ko
January 16, 2025

Miriam Musca (left) and Lauren Clemenger (right) on Perth's campus in the location where the hives are expected to be stored.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Perth campus buzzing with anticipation for Bee Club

Itel Sapozhnikov
December 18, 2024

Bruno Feldeisen (left) and Kyla Kennaley (middle) are the judges in the Great Canadian Baking Show, which has been airing since 2017.

Photo: Photo supplied by Kyla Kennaley

Behind the tent with Kyla Kennaley

Itel Sapozhnikov
December 11, 2024

Some of Algonquin College’s night shift environmental service workers, clockwise from top left

Photo: Tshilinda Musadi, Khushneet Singh, Caleb Edem Quarcoo and Mark Belarmin. Photo credit

Woodroffe campus after dark: a tribute to the overnight cleaning crew

Grinje Randa Bringi
December 04, 2024

Matthew Young, a second-year paramedic student, has embarked on a mission to build a community of RAV4 drivers. He enjoys spending his time driving around the parking lots at Algonquin College Woodroffe's campus ducking other RAV4 drivers.

Photo: Stephanie Taylor

Paramedic student hopes to build a RAV4 community through rubber ducks

Stephanie Taylor
November 29, 2024

Katy Ellis making a heart at the audience after the Lovers song.

Photo: Agrani Tiwari

Swifties experience the magic of Taylor Swift at tribute show

Agrani Tiwari
November 28, 2024

Lead singer David Monks rocking the guitar at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Nov. 22.

Photo: Ben Seabrook

Tokyo Police Club blasts away the Algonquin Commons Theatre during final tour

Ben Seabrook
November 26, 2024

Kishanth Jeyamoorthy, Owen Halldurocher, Benjamin Poirier, Bruno Rocha and Shane Burke (left to right). They are a part pf AC Rocketry, a club hoping to build and launch a rocket in the upcoming Launch Canada competition.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

AC Rocketry launches a second attempt at shooting for the stars

Nathalia Lencioni
November 22, 2024

The produce section with fresh fruits and vegetables at Loblaws.

Photo: Zixuan Li

Here’s where Algonquin College students can save a buck

Zixuan Li
November 15, 2024

Two Humber players embrace after their victory. Algonquin's Gershom Dupuy stands on the right.

Photo: Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association

Algonquin Wolves are national college men’s soccer silver medallists

James Gray
November 11, 2024

From left to right; Vanessa Stevens, Thaden Coltess, Eric Johnston, Natasha Hiltz-Commanda, Brad Bergeron, Jade Peltier, Shayna Shawongonabe, Clayton Cameron and Trevor Ng.

Photo: Ethan Macleod

Students inspired to be leaders on the land

Ethan Macleod
November 07, 2024

Georgian Grizzlies player Ami May with the ball as Wolves guard Dasia McDonald blocks her. The Wolves won 47-42 in their home opening game on Nov. 1 at the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre in Ottawa.

Photo: Kimberly Tremblay

Wolves women’s basketball team wins home opener

Kimberly Tremblay
November 05, 2024

Boris Cherniak putting 25 volounteers into a trance. He is searching for the ones who fall into the deepest sleep.

Hypnotism meets comedy: Boris Cherniak leaves audience in fits of laughter

Kaitlyn Lemay
November 01, 2024

The Algonquin College DARE District sign glowing at night, framed by autumn leaves and streetlights.

Photo: Zixuan Li

Exploring nightlife around Algonquin College: Where students go after dark

Zixuan Li
October 26, 2024

Centreback Alessandro Vivolo poses after scoring the winning goal for the Algonquin Wolves. His teammate Connor David runs up in the background.

Photo: James Gray

Men’s soccer Wolves scoop up awards, ground the Falcons and continue quest for medals

James Gray
October 22, 2024

Laine Johnson said to improve the transit system to the level people need

Photo: Ben Fleguel

Transit and police budgets dominate councillor-led meeting

Ben Fleguel
October 16, 2024

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