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Sudden suspension of Algonquin College’s rugby program stuns former players

Owen Riendeau — April 23, 2026

The former players are heartbroken about losing a source of community and the college losing the sport they love

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Sarah Brown Bennett (left) and Jessica Andrews (right) after workshop.

Photo: Sophie Daly

Career Centre staff help introverts learn branding and networking

Sophie Daly
April 12, 2024

Sarah Porras, a public relations student, on the right, being taught how to hold the cue.

Photo: Ethan Macleod

Public relations students raise $25,000 for Roger Neilson House

Ethan Macleod
April 11, 2024

Donald Trump’s proposed delay to criminal trial denied

Donald Trump’s proposed delay to criminal trial denied

Ben Fleguel
April 10, 2024

Starr Brommell (left), a business marketing student, Wilma Overbeek (middle) and Matteo Mongroo (right) giving food to the community.

Photo: Emmet Paradis

Students benefit from free produce during tough times

Emmet Paradis
April 10, 2024

Izach Carberry, a game development student, watches the beginning of the eclipse with his friends.

Photo: Ben Fleguel

1,000 free glasses quickly scooped up hours before eclipse

Ben Fleguel
April 10, 2024

The Los Paisanos sing out their rendition of Despacito, which prompted several audience members to start dancing.

Photo: Ben Fleguel

Celebration of cultures brings dancing and music to the Student Commons

Ben Fleguel
April 09, 2024

Author and Algonquin College staff member Jamie Bramburger holds his newly released book.

Photo: Korbin Amaya

New book sheds light on untold stories from deadly 1942 Almonte train wreck

Korbin Amaya
April 09, 2024

A pair of the ISO 12312-2 certified solar viewing glasses.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Solar eclipse 2024: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the big show

Itel Sapozhnikov
April 05, 2024

The college is transforming its student systems, which include ACSIS and GeneSIS, through a $71-million project.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Massive project transforming college’s student systems by 2026 expected to cost up to $71M

Nathalia Lencioni
April 05, 2024

Taiwan struck by massive earthquake, killing nine and injuring hundreds

Taiwan struck by massive earthquake, killing nine and injuring hundreds

Ben Seabrook
April 05, 2024

A group of students is waiting for the 88 bus under heavy snow in front of E-building at Algonquin College.

Photo: Yuye Jiang

Snowstorm snatches spring from campus

Shaun Klepko
April 04, 2024

Local stolen police cruiser involved in crash in Ottawa’s west end

Local stolen police cruiser involved in crash in Ottawa’s west end

Kylie Molson
April 04, 2024

Vegan Hike and Hang Out is an event VegOttawa hosts to bring together the vegan community for some fun. The group hiked to the Kitchesippi Brewery on Sept. 30, 2023.

Photo: supplied

Paramedic grad becomes new president of a local plant-based non-profit

Stephanie Taylor
April 04, 2024

Algonquin Student Matteo Mongroo popping one of the colour bombs.

Photo: Jude Osmond

Hundreds of students dance and celebrate at Holi festival

Jude Osmond
April 04, 2024

Drummers and singers performing during the Round Dance on March 22.

Round Dance held in the Banquet Salon for Algonquin College students

Ethan Macleod
April 03, 2024

Christine Spence (middle) receiving her certificate of achievement for finishing Courage to Soar during the ceremony held at the National Arts Centre on March 28 . Alongside her are (from left to right) Farbod Karimi, Anita Tenasco, Sabrina Gideon and Irene Compton.

Photo: Stephanie Taylor

Occupational program empowers Indigenous women

Stephanie Taylor
April 03, 2024

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