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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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A protestor with a sign.

Community shows warm reception to newcomer centres

John Hopper
November 27, 2024

Emma Mackinlay and Emilie Desloges demonstrate their dog examination techniques with Beau Beau at the veterinary clinic.

Photo: Grinje Randa Bringi

As avian influenza hits Canada, students in Algonquin’s vet tech program learn preventative lessons

Grinje Randa Bringi
November 25, 2024

The 87 to Tunney's Pasture driving past Baseline Station.

Photo: Kaitlyn Lemay

U-Pass expected to cost students an additional five per cent next year

Kaitlyn Lemay
November 23, 2024

People gathered outside the Nepean Sportsplex on Sunday, holding signs calling for transparency.

Photo: Zixuan Li

Ottawa’s plan for temporary housing sparks backlash over safety and transparency

Zixuan Li
November 22, 2024

Elodie Fotso, a Level 3 student in the law clerk program (left second), with her group Home Together, won in this event and received $2,500 as a prize.

Photo: Zhiqi Zhou

The Crunch inspires collaboration, friendships and entrepreneurship

Zhiqi Zhou
November 22, 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

Sam Beamish, an Algonquin-Carleton joint student, is the class rep for his Bachelor of information technology networking program.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Faculty strike? Here’s what you need to know

Itel Sapozhnikov
November 18, 2024

Prabhleen Kaur (left) and Gurveer Kaur (right) are frequenters of the 88 bus. They advise students to plan ahead, checking the Transit app and bus schedule to be aware of bus delays.

Photo: Claire Donnan

Top five tips for surviving the 88 bus

Claire Donnan
November 18, 2024

Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) provide housing and accommodations information to future students.

Photo: John Hopper

Algonquin College welcomes new faces at fall open house

John Hopper
November 15, 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

Some dogs came to the nail trimming table on Mill Street on Oct. 27 to donate to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Photo: supplied

Vet tech students raise money for Canadian Guide Dogs

Stephanie Taylor
November 14, 2024

Partners with MCDP discussing plans with staff on Nov. 4 in Nawapon at C-building.

Photo: Sophie Daly

Algonquin College finalizing future vision for the campus

Sophie Daly
November 12, 2024

Jenny Rizk, the event coordinator, reads each heartfelt message.

Photo: Mackenzie Cardinal

Postcards for Veterans brings joy to students and soldiers

Mackenzie Cardinal
November 11, 2024

Algonquin College's Woodroffe campus has been experiencing internet outages since Oct. 17.

Photo: Stephanie Taylor

College still looking for solution to internet outages

Stephanie Taylor
November 10, 2024

Jing An-Chen, a level-3 interactive media design student, leads the Youth Connection Dialogue in Ottawa.

Photo: Agrani Tiwari

Group for local and international students seeks to bridge cultural gaps

Agrani Tiwari
November 08, 2024

Professor Liz Babiak (left) with the advertising and marketing communication students.

Algonquin advertising students take New York, learning from the industry’s best and boldest

Korbin Amaya
November 07, 2024

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