Opinions – Page 8 – Algonquin Times

First Person: Bringing perspective on homelessness in the downtown core

Lara Simard — September 17, 2025

Often stigmatized, our community must realize the un-housed population did not choose this lifestyle.

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Photo: Lara Simard

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Carol Johnson, a first-semester horticulture student, enjoys spending time in her flower garden from early spring through to the last flowers of fall. She is shown with one of her recycling projects which sees a planter, made from old tires, with potted petunias and a spider plant in her front garden.

Photo: Carol Goddard

Why older adults return to post-secondary institutions

Carol Goddard
October 05, 2021

Photo: Cedfrei Sarmiento

Use your voice: go vote today

Cedfrei Sarmiento
September 20, 2021

Students of Algonquin College miss in-class learning (Featured Photo)

Photo: Trishala Zala

What do students miss most about in-class learning?

Trishala Zala
July 12, 2021

Photo: Sevval Kokten

I was on the last flight to Canada from India

Trishala Zala
June 23, 2021

SA President wishes Algonquin College a Happy Pride Month

SA President wishes Algonquin College a Happy Pride Month

SA President
June 17, 2021

Photo: Cedfrei Sarmiento

Asian racism been given ammunition through movies

Cedfrei Sarmiento
April 20, 2021

Photo: Gabrielle Nadeau

Ontario’s sexual education curriculum needs to do better

Tamara Condie
April 20, 2021

Photo: it's entertaining."

Watch MMA for its amazing finishes and pure entertainment

Dave Green
April 14, 2021

Photo: Jorge Maria

Drive to Survive creates F1 fans fast, but the car community also loves new arrivals

Julien Bernier
April 13, 2021

Photo: Tanner Reil

Mourning the loss of a loved one during the pandemic

Tanner Reil
April 13, 2021

Photo: Tamara Condie

Don’t let #Notallmen distract us from the fight for gender equality

Gabrielle Nadeau
April 11, 2021

Photo: Tanner Reil

Professional wrestling is an art form that deserves your attention

Tanner Reil
April 10, 2021

Spring offers hope, time to recharge

Spring offers hope, time to recharge

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April 06, 2021

Photo: Dave Green

The world’s largest democracy is currently not very democratic

Mohit Kumar
March 17, 2021

College Supporting Women in Leadership and STEM

College Supporting Women in Leadership and STEM

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March 10, 2021

Emily Ferguson, the SA president, gave a speech at the college's Taking a Stand

Photo: Disrupting Black and Indigenous Racism event.

Algonquin’s community strives to be ‘diverse and inclusive,’ says SA president

SA President
February 08, 2021

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