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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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International Women’s Day event celebrates ‘all the women in our lives’

Kylie Molson
March 12, 2024

U.S. officials investigating after five Canadians killed in Nashville plane crash

U.S. officials investigating after five Canadians killed in Nashville plane crash

Yuye Jiang
March 07, 2024

Police investigating break-in at Ottawa’s mayor office

Police investigating break-in at Ottawa’s mayor office

Caroline Kirkey
March 07, 2024

Students with Stephen Gagne (middle, blue shirt) at the end of the workshop.

Photo: Zhiqi Zhou

Turning the things you enjoy into a money-making side hustle

Zhiqi Zhou
March 06, 2024

Sierra Lee and Niamh O'Shea, co-chairs of the International Student Advisory Committee, organized Algonquin College's first-ever International Student Town Hall, held on Feb. 28 in the D-building.

Photo: Shaun Klepko

International learners hope to connect better with domestic students

Shaun Klepko
March 06, 2024

Amina Shahin, a technical writer student, shows her anti-bullying message on the little pink shirt cardstock.

Photo: Zixuan Li

AC Hub celebrates Pink Shirt Day with Mean Girls and anti-bullying messages

Zixuan Li
March 05, 2024

Grant Perry, chief financial officer of Finance and Administrative Services, talks about the draft budget on Feb. 26 at the Board of Governors meeting.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Board of Governors approves draft budget for 2024-2025

Nathalia Lencioni
March 04, 2024

Arkyn Kornell (right) 22, Student Climate Action Leader Bursary Winner and host of Mythic Resilience podcast. Mohammad Zeeshan (left) 33. Global Supply Chain Management (

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Two optimistic climate action student advocates win $3,000 bursary

Grinje Randa Bringi
March 04, 2024

Lisa McLeod, Zeel Patel, Priya Renta Kumari and Sule Hamamcioglu waiting to speak about their community initiative Heart of the Matter on Feb. 26 at the Board of Governors meeting.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Five dental hygiene grads receive the Student Changemaker Award

Nathalia Lencioni
March 01, 2024

Louisa Lambregts, a Learning and Teaching Design Strategist who works at Algonquin College, gives an opening address for a generative AI roundtable discussion.

Photo: Yuye Jiang

Academics shouldn’t approach ChatGPT as the enemy, students say

Yuye Jiang
March 01, 2024

Cristiano Venucci (left) and Vivek Jaswal (right) stand in front of the bus after returning from a ski trip to Mont-Tremblant on Feb. 25.

Photo: Zixuan Li

Warm winter weather challenges Ski and Snowboard Club in planning trip to Mont-Tremblant

Zixuan Li
February 27, 2024

Aditya Mishra, Algonquin College's newly elected student representative, standing beside his poster outside of E-building on Feb. 24.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

New Board of Governors student rep cites food, transit and housing as 2024 priorities

Nathalia Lencioni
February 27, 2024

Buddhist Araceli Cubas explains the basics of Buddhism to Algonquin College students at the AC Spiritual Centre on Feb. 20.

Photo: Shaun Klepko

‘We all have a Buddha inside of us.’ Buddhist teachings inspire mindfulness and peace

Shaun Klepko
February 25, 2024

Shivang Jani (left) and Alvina Hendrawidjaja (right) are focusing and taking copious notes during Adulting 101 in the AC Hub.

Photo: Isabella Disley

Students attend Adulting 101 for stress management and motivation

Isabella Disley
February 25, 2024

Ottawa HuaXing Youth Dance Troupe performing Yangko

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Spring Festival Gala brings Chinese culture to Algonquin College Theatre

Sophie Daly
February 23, 2024

Leah Grimes, international student integration full-time support, explained the IPM program.

Photo: Zhiqi Zhou

IEC’s coffee breaks are available to IPM members as well as to all students

Zhiqi Zhou
February 23, 2024

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