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

Kaitlyn Lemay — November 23, 2024

The City of Ottawa has tabled a draft budget for 2025 and transit is seeing an increase in fares, including the U-Pass for students

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Second-year culinary management student Ketan Tyagi shows his Algonquin U-Pass card.

Photo: Jocelyn Galloway

U-Pass opt out carries over to next term for students

Jocelyn Galloway
November 19, 2020

Flu shots are given with a syringe with a 22 to 24 gauge needle.

Photo: Alvin Tsang

Health Services received its first shipment of flu vaccine supply

Alvin Tsang
November 18, 2020

“We want people to be self-screening consistently,” said Colin Bonang, director of risk management for Algonquin College. “The app has been introduced as an easy way to facilitate that.”

Algonquin introduces new self-screening app

Cody Byrne
November 17, 2020

A section of the cafeteria in building b cordoned off due to COVID-19 restrictions

Photo: Madalyn Howitt

Increased budget deficit for Algonquin and continuing efforts to combat COVID-19

Jorge Maria
November 17, 2020

The finished product of the Woodroffe campus telecommunications lab.

Photo: Chris Carroll

Information technology lab launched into 2020

Douglas Boyle
November 16, 2020

Award-winning graphic design student Jennifer Power.

Photo: Jocelyn Galloway

Award-winning graphic design student combines science and design to educate others

Jocelyn Galloway
November 14, 2020

An announcement made at a town hall on Sept. 30 has left some on-campus staff with worries about sick leave.

Photo: Meara Belanger

Lack of ‘additional paid leave provisions’ creates worry for on-campus staff

Meara Belanger
November 04, 2020

In light of restrictions put in place due to the pandemic, President Claude Brulé delivered his speech to graduates remotely this year.

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2020 Graduates celebrate convocation virtually

Meara Belanger
November 04, 2020

Algonquin Colleges Residence sign on Navaho Dr. near the south entrance.

Photo: Zainab Almehdar

Fall reading week a break for residence students

Akira Cooper
October 30, 2020

“During the pandemic, the need for financial support continues to be true,” said Krista Pearson, the College’s registrar. “For some students, the need for financial support could be greater with unexpected impacts that could include family, health, or employment.

Photo: Julien St-Jean

What you need to know about the new COVID-19 recovery benefits

Julien St-Jean
October 26, 2020

Left to right, students in the pre-service firefighting program at Algonquin College

Photo: Ashley McKenny, Brooke Congdon and Cheryl Coulas. Photo credit

From almost cancelled to virtual: the annual Boot Drive marches on

Jorge Maria
October 23, 2020

A National Women's Association of Canada pin promotes conversation and support of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children movement.

Photo: Akira Cooper

Sisters in Spirit session brings community together to talk about MMIWC

Akira Cooper
October 16, 2020

The Algonquin Fitness Zone has closed again due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, and the City of Ottawa entering a modified stage two phase.

Photo: Kened Sadiku

Fitness Zone and gymnasium are closed once again

Kened Sadiku
October 16, 2020

A total of 3,085 international students enrolled in the fall semester, 2020. The college has accommodated 150 new international students and 35 returning students already.

Photo: Hritika Jimmy

Midnight classes for students around the world

Hritika Jimmy
October 15, 2020

Second-year animation student, Oliver Gleeson, treats his tastebuds to a Thanksgiving bite with a side of honey glaze.

Photo: Chanelle Pinard

Turkey and tofu at Algonquin’s annual Thanksgiving meal

Chanelle Pinard
October 14, 2020

As part of Campus Pride Week, the Students' Association celebrated the flag-raising event virtually.

Raising the Pride virtually

Alfred Carreon
October 13, 2020

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