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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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Nick Hubert, a mechanical engineering student, smoking just off campus on March 11. The entryway to the nearby park close to T-building has quickly become one of the fave spots for smokers.

Blanket emails on the smoking policy leave students frustrated

Jennifer Leblanc
March 14, 2019

Vice president human resources, Diane McCutcheon, addresses the voluntary retirement incentive. Sixty-nine members of staff will be retiring by the end of the school year.

Nearly 70 college employees set to retire this spring

Vanessa Bobai
March 14, 2019

Photo: Laura Nelson

College ends bid to outsource health services

Laura Nelson
March 14, 2019

The Students' Association holds their annual general meeting on March 13 at noon. The results of proxy voting on next year's directors will be announced then.

Photo: Stephen Riccio

Selection committee approves team of hopeful directors, includes SA president

Stephen Riccio
March 14, 2019

Pat Kennedy, left, and David Haley. They are the president and vice president of Union Local 415.

Photo: Jessica Alberga

Faculty union grieving information breach

Jessica Alberga
March 14, 2019

Raven Brightmoon smiles as she pets the stuffed wolf that stands in the Mamidosewin Centre. Brightmoon was the owner of the wolf for 20 years, and described it as her protector in times of hardship.

Photo: Emily Hsueh

Wolfie: The unmoving protector of the Mamidosewin Centre

Emily Hsueh
March 14, 2019

Sarah Al-Ahmadi is a business administration student at the college. She is looking forward to the L-Spark partnership as it will help students express thoughts and ideas for business.

Photo: Joshua Ambar

Brighter future for business students with help of L-SPARK

Joshua Ambar
March 14, 2019

President and CEO of Global LK, Laraine Kaminsky speaks to a crowd of men and women in support of empowerment. The event was to mark International Women's Day on March 8.

Photo: Mae Estravo

Women’s empowerment celebrated by the college

Mae Estravo
March 14, 2019

Cheryl Jensen, President and CEO, speaks to the board of governors on Monday, Feb. 25.

Board of Governors discuss impact of tuition cuts, approve budget

Stephen Riccio
March 06, 2019

Police are asking the public to help them identify this individual.

Suspect sought in Baseline bank robbery

Jennifer Leblanc
February 19, 2019

Ayeisha Khan climbs wall in the pre test gym at Algonquin.

Photo: Jessica Alberga

Women where art thou?

Jessica Alberga
February 15, 2019

Karen Davies with her team at her early retirement party. watching Karen Davies recorded message on the screen.

Pembroke dean, campus friends, celebrate her early retirement

Baraa Jaafar
February 15, 2019

Sign outside of the college residence.

Students express mixed feelings about college residence

Vanessa Bobai
February 14, 2019

Patrick Chen, representing Versaterm at the college's annual Careers Fair, informs Peter Gani and other students about job opportunities. The Feb. 12 fair brought out hundreds of students to network with over 70 prospective employers.

Photo: Emily Hsueh

Major turnout for annual career fair

Emily Hsueh
February 14, 2019

Campus safety protocols haven’t changed since alleged terrorism-related incidents

Photo: Laura Nelson

Campus safety protocols haven’t changed since alleged terrorism-related incidents

Laura Nelson
February 13, 2019

Alanna McDonell, the college's director of marketing, is proud of Algonquin's commercial that played during the Super Bowl.

Photo: Laura Nelson & Emily Hsueh

Algonquin ad plays during the Super Bowl

Laura Nelson
February 13, 2019

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