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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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The initiative has garnered praise from those who are fortunate enough to participate.

Photo: Naomie Twagirumukiza

Algonquin College international students excluded from the Khalsa Aid winter jacket drive

Naomie Twagirumukiza
December 02, 2023

Photo: Meg Wall

Ontario’s minimum wage increased last month. Here’s what Algonquin College students are saying

Meg Wall
November 28, 2023

With winter weather just around the corner, Algonquin College is changing the way ice and snow are being handled around campus by changing the salt it uses.

Photo: Rebekah Houter

Climate Zone: Big – green – changes to campus snow removal this winter

Rebekah Houter
November 24, 2023

Alex Breech and Brooke Nelson, drawing foundation students, are creating a more serene and vibrant living environment for themselves.

Photo: Zaynab Safa

AC Hub’s green event plants positivity on campus

Naomie Twagirumukiza
November 24, 2023

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Shooting kills 1, critically injures another in Centrepointe neighbourhood

Arty Sarkisian
November 23, 2023

Ricky Kumar outside ACCE Building alongside the coat he brought to be donated at the event

Photo: Sebastian Pinera

International students embrace winter preparedness at ‘beginners’ event

Sebastian Pinera
November 21, 2023

Students board the 75 Cambrian at Baseline Station on Nov. 15.

Photo: Noah Leafloor

U-Pass increase and route replacements: Five takeaways from proposed OC Transpo changes

Noah Leafloor
November 20, 2023

The federal government is considering limiting the yearly intake of international students as a measure to ease the housing crisis.
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Photo: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Algonquin College president Claude Brulé (on the right) in the B-building of the college on Feb. 10, 2023, after a Q&A session with Algonquin nursing students. Photo credit

Report recommends ending tuition freeze as Algonquin College flags financial sustainability

Arty Sarkisian
November 17, 2023

(Left to right) Basil Belliveau, Cat Baron and Kianna Tikivik fundraising for the 24-hour homelessness event on Oct 20.

Photo: Alex Lambert

Explorer: Students brave the outdoors in 24-hour fundraiser for homelessness

Alex Lambert
November 17, 2023

The Youth Communist League/Ligue de la Jeunesse communiste protested on Nov. 8 against the high tuition costs. The group believes that free education is a human right.

Photo: Meg Wall

Frustration from student group stirs tuition rally

Meg Wall
November 15, 2023

David Keith, founder of Carbon Engineering, explaining how carbon dioxide affects the climate.

Photo: Kate Playfair

Climate Zone: Newly launched group has plans for a carbon-free future

Kate Playfair
November 14, 2023

At the Nepean Remembrance Day ceremony, the anthem was followed by a moment of silence at 11 a.m., marking the anniversary of the signature of the armistice in 1918 and the end of the First World War. An army cadet stands guard at the cenotaph.

Photo: Guillaume Laflamme

More than 100 people attend Nepean Remembrance Day ceremony

Guillaume Laflamme
November 14, 2023

“It’s my way of honoring them,” said Marwin Liong, an office admin health care services student.

Photo: William Bailey

Postcards for Peace pays tribute to veterans who sacrificed for Canadians

William Bailey
November 13, 2023

Anne Kalil (middle) and the recruitment team at the AC open house. The recruitment officer job is a role that allows staff to engage in the community which is the highlight for most. Some have dedicated more than 13 years to the job.

Photo: Annika Schlarb

Open house organizer Anne Kalil welcomes prospective students one last time

Annika Schlarb
November 10, 2023

Abby Muir is co-ordinator of the food cupboard. The food cupboard is available in B-102 by appointment.

Photo: Blaire Waddell

At least 15 students use college food cupboard each day as grocery prices continue to rise

Blaire Waddell
November 10, 2023

Business marketing alumna Rebeca Feria stands in front of the altar during the Day of the Dead event at the college on Nov. 2.

Photo: Stephen Priel

Algonquin College celebrates its second annual ‘Day of The Dead’

Stephen Priel
November 10, 2023

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