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Vaping cannabis is more harmful than tobacco, researchers warn

Marcos Somarriba — June 20, 2025

Can vaping weed lead to lung cancer? Is it worse than tobacco? Algonquin College students are sharing mixed views

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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

ITS acted swiftly when the phishing scam happened on Jan. 29. Faculty had to change their password to ensure everyone's information remained safe.

Photo: Joshua Ambar

Phishing scam leads to suspension of online access for hundreds of staff accounts

Joshua Ambar
February 13, 2019

Crews clear snow behind Algonquin College the evening of Feb. 12. A severe storm warning has forced the school to close for most of Wednesday.

Photo: Mike Athey

Winter storm closes college Feb. 13 until 5 p.m.

Mike Athey
February 13, 2019

The Transition Support Centre provides supports and services for students with Autism.
Their drop-in space is located at A144 on Woodroffe campus.

Photo: Katrina Deschenes

Algonquin helps students with autism navigate post-secondary life

Katrina Deschenes
February 13, 2019

Marseil Alsulaiman applying blush on Yusra Alrifai. They are students of the new program.

Photo: Emily Britton

Algonquin’s new program is full of beauty

Emily Britton
February 12, 2019

The PMBOK Guide will be used for the course in the contract. It is currently used in Algonquin's existing project management program.

Algonquin wins $599,000 government contract

A Shah
February 12, 2019

Chris Doré talked about gender equality and his personal views on it. The committee welcomes everyone to join the conversation.

Photo: Camilla Sola

Faculty open discussion to encourage gender equality

Camilla Sola
February 09, 2019

Algonquin is open to new water delivery options that will reduce single-use plastics. Flow water uses eco-friendly packaging.

Photo: Katrina Deschenes

Water delivery on campus

Katrina Deschenes
February 08, 2019

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