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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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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

Vet Tech students adjust to classes without animals

Photo: Charlotte Riethman

Vet Tech students adjust to classes without animals

Charlotte Riethman
October 13, 2020

Chair yoga is a popular activity for participants in therapeutic recreation's virtual placement project.

Photo: Madalyn Howitt

Algonquin professor receives Minister’s Award of Excellence

Madalyn Howitt
October 12, 2020

Students continue to grasp remote learning environments

Photo: Julien St-Jean

Students continue to grasp remote learning environments

Kened Sadiku
October 07, 2020

In past years, Student Commons played host to Clubsfest events. This year, its blocked-off seating gives the once-busy area an eerie feeling.

Photo: Madalyn Howitt

Campus clubs are going virtual this fall

Zainab Almehdar
October 07, 2020

Deep Patel, a second-year manufacturing student, makes use of his printing allowance.

Photo: Chanelle Pinard

Student fees for fall are largely unchanged

Douglas Boyle
October 07, 2020

Jessica Clark, coordinator of the Food Cupboard organized the October food drive. It brought in 147 non-perishable food products to help towards its rising cases of students in need.

Photo: Katelin Belliveau

Increasing need for Food Cupboard persists from summer months

Katelin Belliveau
October 07, 2020

Karl Roeder teaches cinematography to students in the film and media production program.

Photo: Madalyn Howitt

Film and media production makes its debut

Madalyn Howitt
October 06, 2020

Many students are returning to the college and will request lockers.

Photo: Chance Hawthorn

Algonquin urging students to clean out lockers

Chance Hawthorn
October 06, 2020

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