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Algonquin College’s Board of Governors votes to suspend 30 programs

Amanda Mcleod — March 02, 2026

The board voted unanimously in favour of the college's recommendation during an online meeting on Monday

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Jamel Hines, 18, was recognized as a Good Samaritan after he helped police track down the driver.

Photo: Perushka Gopalkista

Algonquin student helps track down distracted driver at UOttawa

Perushka Gopalkista
March 31, 2019

Cheryl Jensen chatting with colleagues at a holiday party Dec. 21, 2017.

President Cheryl Jensen retires after five years

Jessica Alberga
March 29, 2019

As students applied for a bursary and await for a respond. They get an email saying they've received it and moments later a rejection.

Photo: Camilla Sola

Bursaries leave students feeling confused about their finances

Camilla Sola
March 26, 2019

Rendering of the new 100,000 square foot Athletics Recreation Complex (ARC) which is to be constructed opposite the front of residence and just east of the Student Commons.

Free access to fitness, recreation with new ARC 100,000 square-foot building

Emily Britton
March 21, 2019

Jaime Zawadski, a first year PR student at the college, knows how important therapy is. Being a survivor of sexual assault, Zawadski shared her story to her class in order to support a fundraising campaign for the CTSACT.

Photo: Brian G. Sharbin

Public relations students launch annual initiative

Brian G. Sharbin
March 18, 2019

Doug Wotherspoon and Cheryl Jensen outside of a meeting in 2015. Phishing attempts have prompted a response from both executives.

Some services remain suspended after phishing fallout

Jessica Alberga
March 18, 2019

Judy Puritt was one of the fulltime faculty eligible to vote in the March 13 byelection. The vote had been rescheduled twice; once due to an inaccurate membership list, and the second time due to the college closing due to weather.

Winner declared, after multiple delays in OPSEU byelection

A Shah
March 17, 2019

First-year firefighting student Jillian Perone fills her travel mug. She is taking advantage of the 10 per cent off deal for customers who bring their own cups.

Photo: Mike Athey

Plastics on the way out

Mike Athey
March 15, 2019

Nathalie Maione holding a playset that will be donated to a family. Every kid benefits from a toy on furnishing day.

Photo: Darius Shahheydari

Police foundations students lend a hand furnishing new beginnings

Darius Shahheydari
March 15, 2019

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

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