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Algonquin College students rank their favourite campus study spots

Not all study spots are created equal. From noisy hallways to quiet computer labs and even sleep pods, students share where they actually get work done on campus.

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April 16, 2026
Revised: April 16, 2026 12:09pm

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Cameron McSherry and Genna Bailey, students in the Music Arts Industry program at Algonquin College, collaborate on a project in the N-building hallway, one of their preferred places to study.

For many students, finding the right place to study on campus isn’t always straightforward.

Some are still getting familiar with the campus and haven’t fully explored all the spaces available to them. But between classes, long commutes and packed schedules, having a reliable study spot can make a big difference.

For Jenna Bailey and Cameron McSherry, both in the music industry arts program, the first floor hallway desks in the N-building are a go-to.

“I like this spot because all my classes are in N and all my people are there,” Bailey said.

The space leans more social than silent, which can be a benefit or a distraction.

“Could be either one depending on the time of day,” McSherry said.

With a steady flow of students passing through, the noise level tends to sit around medium to high.

Despite the noise, the atmosphere is part of what makes the space appealing.

“I like all the people I meet in N-building and seeing the cool stuff people get up to in other programs,” McSherry said.

Still, the spot isn’t without its downsides.

“I don’t like the fact there’s only one outlet in the hallway,” Bailey said.

For students looking for a more focused setting, the computer lab in the T-building offers a different experience.

Olivier Storey, an electromechanical engineering technician student, said it’s his main study space.

“It’s conveniently near most of my classes, and I often have access to a computer whenever I need one,” he said.

Compared to the N-building hallway, the lab is more geared toward concentration. Access to specialized software is another benefit.

“I like the easy access to the school’s applications, such as Automation Studios, SolidWorks, Multisim,” Storey said.

Storey uses the space for a wide range of tasks, from lab prep to project work.

“This ranges from setting up circuits for my upcoming labs to coming up with elevator pitches for business ideas,” he said. Storey described the space as “accessible”.

Beyond traditional study areas, some students are starting to take advantage of spaces designed for rest. Campus sleep pods, located on the second floor of E-building, offer a quiet place to recharge during long days, with built-in privacy features that allow students to take a break without distractions.

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Ottawa 67’s claw back into series with 5-2 win over Barrie

The Ottawa 67’s returned home for Game 3 of the second-round series and walked out with a hard-fought win

Scott Crowell

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April 15, 2026
Revised: April 15, 2026 4:38pm

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Ottawa 67's rip off X number five on boards at TD Place on April 15, 2026 after a Game 3 victory.

It was a welcome homecoming for the Ottawa 67’s on April 14 as they returned to TD Place for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Barrie Colts with a loud crowd behind them.

Ottawa won 5-2, bouncing back after losing the first two games in Barrie.

There was great tempo early from both teams and both had sustained pressure in offensive zone, trading attacks in the first 10 minutes of the game.

For a third straight game it was Barrie scoring first as Calvin Crombie broke in all alone after a thread pass from Cole Beaudoin and beat Ryder Fetterolf top glove side, putting some panic in the 67’s.

Barrie heavily outshot Ottawa in the first period 18-7 and you could feel the grip they had on the game.

Ottawa was able to bait Barrie into two penalties leading to a five-on-three power-play, which saw them cash in with a goal from Frankie Marrelli, his second of the playoffs, who blew the puck by Ben Hrebik to tie the game.

Frankie Marrelli celebrates with teammates after scoring tying goal at TD Place on April 14, 2026 during R2G3 — Frankie Marrelli celebrates with teammates after scoring tying goal at TD Place on April 14, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Crowell

Ottawa broke the tie when Thomas Vandenberg got time and space and beat Ben Hrebik for his fourth of the playoffs on the low blocker side.

You could feel the game switch into Ottawa’s hands and they grabbed a hold of the momentum. They scored again in the second period with another power-play goal as Cooper Foster received a cross-ice pass from Jasper Kuhta and made no mistake for his third of the playoffs, beating an already down-and-out Ben Hrebik to extend Ottawa’s lead to two with 22 seconds left in the second period.

67's captain Cooper Foster celebrates with teammates after scoring go ahead goal at TD Place on April 14, 2026 during R2G3 — 67's captain Cooper Foster celebrates with teammates after scoring go ahead goal at TD Place on April 14, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Crowell

Spencer Bowes capitalized on a mini breakaway for his fourth of the playoffs putting the 67’s up 4-1 just over four minutes into the third period.

Barrie’s Ben Wilmott potted his third of the series as he stepped in from the left circle had time and put it post and in past Ryder Fetterolf to cut the lead to 4-2.

Nic Sima beat Barrie down the ice with the empty net and put the game to rest.

Nic Sima celebrates after scoring empty net goal at TD Place on April 14, 2026 during R2G3 — Nic Sima celebrates after scoring empty net goal at TD Place on April 14, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Crowell

Ryder Fetterolf stopped 36 of 38 and was phenomenal in the net.

67’s forward Spencer Bowes said the team has adapted to Barrie’s system, especially in Game 3.

“Just keep playing our game, like we’ve been able to score some goals, not too many but in the o-zone, just keep trusting each other and we’ll figure it out,” said Bowes.

67’s veteran defenceman Frankie Marrelli was glad to see the results of tightening up defensively in Game 3.

“I think the forwards are great in the neutral zone, kind of slowing down their forward chec., I think Fetty’s been making great saves all series long and helped save us when we needed it,” said Marrelli.

67’s veteran forward Nic Sima said special teams finally were rewarded with two power-play goals, while Ottawa stayed out of the penalty box.

“They have a good kill, they have obviously Beaudoin and they work hard. I thought our power-play did a great job of moving it around and using our skill. We were able to get two there which was huge and it’s such a huge part of the game,” said Sima.

Game 4 goes April 16 at TD Place.

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Retro trivia night raises funds for immigrant services in Ottawa

An Algonquin College student-led event brought a lively capacity crowd together, raising more than $600 for OCISO through retro music-themed trivia

Daniel Sundaresan

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April 14, 2026
Revised: April 14, 2026 9:20pm

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The stagehand at the event.

Algonquin College students from the public relations program hosted a charity trivia event on April 7 in support of the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO).

The fundraiser was at Cassette Listening Bar at 2557 Baseline Rd. Over 100 people attended the lively event.

Simon Delgaty, one of the PR students, was impressed by the huge turnout.

“We’re super thankful to our sponsors and super thankful to everybody who participated,” Simon said.

The PR student team. Photo credit: Daniel Sundaresan

Erin Chappel is another PR student who helped conduct the event.

Chappel said the PR program does a charity campaign in each Level 2. This term’s Culture2Culture campaign is helping OCISO.

The Culture2Culture campaign is a student-led charity and awareness campaign in which PR students design, manage and execute a real-world public relations campaign for a community cause. The name Culture2Culture reflects the campaign’s core values, which are respect, inclusion, equity and openness.

OCISO, the beneficiary of this event, is a non-profit, community-based organization in Ottawa supporting immigrants and refugees as they settle into life in Canada. It was founded in 1978 and serves about 10,000 newcomers each year in over 50 languages. OCISO provides a wide range of services, settlement services (such as housing, healthcare and education), language instruction, mental health counselling, job searching, youth programs and community connections.

In its 48 years of existence, OCISO has proven to be invaluable to newcomers navigating the challenges of their new life in Canada.

The event was so packed people had to gather chairs from neighbouring establishments. The spirit was one of pure joy and excitement. The elegant use of coloured dim lighting enhanced the atmosphere’s charm.

At one point, the excitement of the crowd erupted into a loud and cheerful sing-along of one of the many retro songs that were featured throughout the night. The event generated so much enthusiasm and energy that many participants stayed beyond the closing time of 10 p.m.

“The vibe tonight has been really electric. Everyone’s having a lot of fun, people are getting really into it. The MC is doing really well, he’s properly getting people revved up,” said Milly Hogan, another public relations student.

Chappel said the event raised over $600 for OCISO.

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World Health Day event encourages Algonquin College students to take control of their health

Students passing through found a wide range of health supports, from free fresh produce to expert advice

Mariana Vega Andrade

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April 14, 2026
Revised: April 14, 2026 1:41pm

Photo: Mariana Vega Andrade

Fresh fruits and vegetables were handed out to students as part of the World Health Day activities.

The Algonquin Students’ Association hosted health experts and well-being vendors for World Health Day on April 7 in the Student Commons.

The space brought together information on nutrition, public health programs, sexual health, blood donation and student insurance. Free fresh fruits and vegetables were also available, with the intention of demonstrating how simple and accessible a healthy diet can be meant to make healthy choices feel simple and accessible.

Ilana Goldfarb from the Students’ Association said the intention behind the day was to give students direct access to services that could genuinely support them.

“The event was held to give students information on how they can help their mental health and how they can help their physical health,” Goldfarb said.

When asked what resource or service she thinks students should pay more attention to, Goldfarb pointed to basic physical health, “making sure they’re eating proper fruits, vegetables and low sugar.”

For her, taking care of the body is personal.

“It’s about nourishing your body and being healthy,” she said.

Students look over the different booths set up around the space, stopping to check out the services available. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade

Emilie McKay, representing Pro Physio, explained that the service is part of Lifemark Health Group and operates more than 30 clinics across the Ottawa area.

“We provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy, RMT and chiro,” she said. “We support students, the faculty and even community members in their rehabilitation goals.”

Pro Physio has a location on the Algonquin College campus, which McKay was able to highlight during the World Health Day event.

To give visitors a hands‑on sense of what physiotherapy can address, Pro Physio brought a balance‑game activity.

“It tends to be big among those who are either in competitive sports, so they can develop further with their balance or if they have injuries with neurological conditions, then balance is on the other end of the spectrum and need to improve,” she said.

The same exercise can support people recovering from neurological injuries who need to rebuild stability.

The Lifemark team featured materials and displays about physical health and rehabilitation services. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade

Stopping by the event, Avery Hampton was motivated by an interest in learning more about donating blood or plasma. From there, she explored the rest of the booths. One thing that caught her off guard was the sexual wellness station.

“I wasn’t expecting it to be down here, but good that it’s down here,” she said.

Hampton said the overall experience was positive.

“All of the people from the booths are very welcoming and very insightful,” she said.

One of the main things she took away from the day is the possibility of stem cell donation. The event also reinforced her impression that the college offers students health‑related services and support.

At the Canadian Blood Services booth, Caitlin Lanning outlined their focus on helping students understand how blood and plasma donation work and how to get started through a Canadian Blood Services account.

“We’re promoting the donation and plasma donation as it’s in demand for patients in the hospital and patients in the community,” she said.

Lanning explained that their team walks people through the steps of joining the stem cell registry and provides on‑site cheek swabs, giving the database enough DNA to identify potential matches.

The Canadian Blood Services team shared information about blood and plasma donation. Photo credit: Mariana Vega Andrade

“When people are called in the future, if they do find a match, then they donate blood, and that’s how we get the stem cells,” she said.

Goldfarb said that events like this help keep health‑related supports visible on campus throughout the year by encouraging students “to be aware of all the different services that are available to them.”

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Students’ Association opens the Observatory for students to ‘focus’

The former campus pub is open all day, every day for the rest of the semester as part of "Focus at the Observatory"

Tyson Purvis

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April 13, 2026
Revised: April 13, 2026 8:50pm

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Students are spending their time at the Observatory by using it as a quiet place to get their work done.

The Students’ Association has reopened the Observatory for everyday use for the rest of the term, but the association does not plan to keep it that way going forward.

“The Observatory remains an event and rental space and is available when it’s booked,” said Bill Kitchen, the SA’s senior manager of hospitality.

“In this case, the ‘Focus at the Observatory’ events reflect that practice.”

The Observatory is open as a study space for students to prepare for exam season.

Before its closure to public use in 2025, the Observatory was the main area for students to socialize and to buy food and drinks.

Kitchen said there are no current plans to reopen the Observatory for regular use after this term.

Matteo Mongroo, an SA events associate, said the association closed the Observatory in 2025 in hopes to bring more attention to other SA-run spaces.

“One of the ways we found to do this was to close this venue because it wasn’t getting the traffic we originally thought it would,” Mongroo said.

“Then, we said, ‘Maybe if we open the Wolves Den and have that as the main campus restaurant, we could see how that does.’

“The response has been great, so we’ve stuck with that,” he added.

The Wolves Den quickly became the No. 1 place on campus for students to socialize following the closure of the Observatory.

Cheyane Lamothe, a second-year student in the business administration-accounting program, said she felt annoyed when the SA announced the closure of the Observatory.

“Honestly, I prefer the food here,” Lamothe said. “It was a little more expensive than the cafeteria, but the food was better.”

Cheyane Lamothe (left) and Krystal Taillefer (right) focusing on work at the Observatory. Photo credit: Tyson Purvis

Lamothe said she liked the way the Observatory was prior to its closure and hopes to see it make a return, but doubts her wish will come true.

Lamothe laments the way the Observatory has been treated since it closed.

“I think if they’re going to use the place just for events, there should be way more of them,” she said. “With the amount they use it now, it just feels like they killed the old Observatory for no reason.”

Mongroo said the SA doesn’t want students to feel like the Observatory has been forgotten.

“In terms of opening back up completely, I can’t give a 100 per cent answer,” Mongroo said. “But we’re always looking for ways to either have more events or have the space open for, say, the month of April.”

Participants at Dirty Bingo — an event held each month in the Observatory — on April 1. Photo credit: Tyson Purvis

For some students, their grief isn’t for what the college lost due to the closure of the Observatory, but rather the loss of what the Observatory gave them access to.

“The best part of the Observatory was the bar,” Lamothe said. “You could buy alcohol here.”

Customers such as Cara Heathrow, a first-year practical nursing student, can’t help but compare the Observatory to the Wolves Den.

“Not to say that the Wolves Den isn’t a bar, but it’s across campus. It would be nice to have something a bit more central back,” Heathrow said.

“I miss my between-class beer.”

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News Briefs: Researchers study clay landslides in the Ottawa Valley

Top stories in your community and around the world as noted by Algonquin Times journalists

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April 13, 2026
Revised: April 13, 2026 7:59pm

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Ottawa Citizen: Researchers are mapping sensitive clay landslides in the Ottawa Valley, hoping to understand what causes them.

The researchers from Geological Survey of Canada are also interested in establishing dates for the past landslides involving sensitive clay.

Experts warn that this type of soil has caused major landslides in the past and poses ongoing risks for development and infrastructure.

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CBC News: New projections suggest cancer rates in Canada will rise.

Health experts say while survival rates are improving, the healthcare system must prepare for increased demand in screening, treatment and support services.

The report highlights the importance of prevention strategies and early detection to reduce the overall impact.

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The hippos, originally introduced to Escobar’s private estate, have grown from four animals to an estimated population of about 170.

Officials say the animals are threatening native species, while also posing risks to nearby communities. Environment Minister Irene Velez said previous efforts such as sterilization and relocation have not been successful or sustainable.

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Students, superheroes and sponsors come together for CHEO

Hospitality and tourism students brought Hero for CHEO to life at Algonquin College's International Restaurant with help from culinary students and superhero volunteers

Talitha Kumi Scott

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April 13, 2026
Revised: April 13, 2026 4:12pm

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League of Superheroes volunteers, Captain Marvel and Squirrel Girl.

Guests arrived in their finest formal wear for the Hero for CHEO gala hosted by Algonquin College’s hospitality and tourism students on April 8 in support of families who rely on CHEO and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.

The student-led event at Restaurant International was organized by final-year students in Algonquin College’s bachelor of hospitality and tourism management program. It was a chance to put what they have learned into practice in an authentic setting, with actual guests and real pressure.

“There’s a mystery shopper in there as well,” said Abdullah Almutabagani, the event’s marketing manager and final-year hospitality and tourism management student, commenting on the high stakes. “I am very proud of the work we have achieved.”

Students were not just trying to host a polished event. They were also being assessed on the skills they had learned throughout their training, while raising money for a cause that mattered deeply to many people in the room.

The efforts stretched far beyond the hospitality and tourism management students. Culinary students prepared the food, Cody Party Rentals provided much of the décor and sponsors helped support the gala.

Volunteers from League of Superheroes Ottawa brought the superhero theme to life, with Captain America and Squirrel Girl greeting guests and posing for photos. A giant CHEO teddy bear mascot also welcomed guests at the door.

Jean Charbonneau, a League of Superheroes Ottawa volunteer who appeared as Captain America and who used to serve as the group’s president, said the group supports fundraisers like this by encouraging donations to CHEO.

“We’re here to ask that if you support what we do, you make a donation to CHEO in our name,” he said.

The evening was emceed by Bilal Ahmed, who kept the program moving and helped carry the room between lighter moments and more touching ones.

The night balanced celebration with emotion. Guests bid on impressive silent auction items, stopped by the photo booth and watched live performances, while speeches throughout the evening brought the room back to the real reason for the fundraiser: supporting children with serious illnesses and the families who rely on CHEO and Roger Neilson House and Children’s Hospice.

Some of those speeches left the audience in tears, giving the night a deeper weight beneath all the energy and excitement.

With a goal of $10,000 raised, the team came very close to reaching their target by the end of the night.

For the students behind the event, the experience itself was just as valuable as the amount of money raised.

“I truly believe that having hands-on education, such as the events program, is a very real and enlightening learning experience,” said Stephanie Case, the event’s marketing coordinator.

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Ottawa 67’s fall in 5-3 self-imploding loss, drop both games in Barrie

It was a chance for the 67’s to bounce back and send the series to Ottawa tied, but it went the opposite direction

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April 13, 2026
Revised: April 13, 2026 4:00pm

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Spencer Bowes scores tying goal at Sadlon Arena on April 11, 2026 during Game 2 of the second-round series against Barrie.

Game 2 of the second round for the Ottawa 67’s was a clubbing blow, with the team now being in a two-game deficit against the Barrie Colts. Barrie won the April 11 game 5-3.

The 67’s kicked off the game in Barrie better than they did in Game 1 and matched the Colts’ physicality with some hop out of the gate.

The recipe in the goal department stayed the same, however, as Barrie was able to snatch an early lead from a Cole Beaudoin goal that saw him burst by the 67’s defence and beat Ryder Fetterolf.

Ottawa was able to respond quickly as Spencer Bowes scored his third of the playoffs on a two-on-one with Filip Ekberg shortly after Beaudoin’s goal.

Heading into the second period tied was exactly where the 67’s wanted to be, right in the hockey game and ready to pounce. They did exactly that as captain Cooper Foster gave Ottawa their first lead of the series as he drove the net and buried a centre pass from Spencer Bowes while falling.

The Colts would respond once again to tie it as Calvin Crombie followed up with a rebound goal that 67’s goaltender Ryder Fetterolf didn’t even see go over him.

Game 2 saw the 67’s get themselves into some serious penalty trouble as they took four penalties, really putting them behind the 8-ball many times throughout the hockey game.

Barrie’s Carter Lowe extended his team’s lead with a power-play goal right at the end of the second and Ottawa found themselves down in a big hole that would be hard to climb out of.

The third period was where the 67’s had a little bit of themselves self-imploding. They gave up two more goals. One was from Emil Hemming on the first shot of the third period. Another was power-play goal at the hands of Ben Wilmott and the game became out of reach at 5-2.

Barrie took advantage of a 67’s team that became undisciplined and broke down on the rush, which has been a common theme in both games. Barrie thrives off the rush and that’s where their success has been so far in the playoffs.

67’s veteran defenseman Frankie Marrelli scored his first goal of the playoffs after receiving a pass from Filip Ekberg, stepped in and wired it past Ben Hrebik to give the 67’s some sort of life in the third period and you could feel the desire and want from the 67’s.

Ottawa did make some late pushes but not enough. Barrie takes a 2-0 series lead to Ottawa for the next two games

67’s goaltender Ryder Fetterolf stopped 30 of 35 shots on goal with a 5.00 GAA and once again kept the game from getting ugly on the score sheet. One question is if head coach Dave Cameron will go to Jaeden Nelson in Game 3 to give a change and spark for the team.

Game 3 goes on April 14 at TD Place. The 67’s will have a chance to re-enter this series or to go down three games and be on the verge of being swept.

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New OC Transpo GM promises reliability as Algonquin College students find transit delays frustrating

Rick Leary was announced as OC Transpo's new boss with a mandate to restore reliability and users' faith in the public transit system

Mohamed Abdallah Jbili

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April 13, 2026
Revised: April 13, 2026 1:14pm

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Bus route 39 stops at Orleans Station in Ottawa's east end.

Rick Leary, who was introduced as OC Transpo’s new general manager on March 27, has said he intends to listen, be as transparent as possible and act more decisively when change is needed.

But for Algonquin College students who depend on Ottawa’s transit system daily, the only thing that matters is whether those commitments actually translate into a service that’s reliable and maintains a solid level of consistency.

“Riders are counting on us, not months from now and not years from now, but today,” Leary said during his first press conference. “I began my assessment this morning of the current rail situation, including the ongoing disruptions, and I’ll be developing a clear plan to restore full service.”

At the same press conference, city manager Wendy Stephenson said Leary’s extensive background is what made him stand out during the hiring process.

“Rick brings more than 25 years of experience across the transit sector here in Canada and in North America,” Stephenson said. “It was very clear that Rick was the candidate that stood out to us in terms of the experience that he brings to the table, what he’s done over his career.”

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe echoed that confidence, saying the city is fortunate to have someone with Leary’s experience leading OC Transpo during a difficult period.

“We’re really lucky that somebody like Rick has chosen to move to Ottawa and to take on this significant challenge,” Sutcliffe said, calling it “a very difficult time for our passengers.”

Students at Algonquin College say they feel those difficulties every day.

Muskan Gill, a 20‑year‑old brand management grad, relies on OC Transpo to get to campus and says delays have become routine.

“They have very bad timings, OC Transpo,” she said. “I don’t take only one bus, I take two buses… sometimes it comes after half an hour, and it’s always late.”

Gill also mentioned she hasn’t personally felt unsafe on transit but she is aware of incidents reported in the news.

Another Algonquin College student, social service worker Grace Irakoze, said the unreliability has affected more than just punctuality.

“When the buses don’t show up or they’re late, it throws off your whole day,” she said.

Irakoze often sees students scrambling after missed connections or cancellations.

“People rely on transit for everything like school, work, placements, appointments,” she said. “When the system isn’t reliable, it affects your opportunities.”

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Students left wondering about Algonquin College’s direction after March program suspensions

As the winter term comes to an end, students share what they believe the future holds

Tyrell Taylor

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April 13, 2026
Revised: April 13, 2026 1:05pm

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Algonquin College has cancelled over 60 programs since January 2025, citing ongoing financial issues as the problem.

After the Algonquin College Board of Governors’ voted on March 2 to implement college leadership’s recommendations to suspend and cancel 30 programs, some students are feeling skeptical about the safety of other programs.

Students shared their thoughts about the recent cuts with Algonquin Times staff prior to the summer break.

“The biggest thing I’m concerned about for my program is the industry surrounding it. Music industry arts fuels a lot of other entertainment things within Ottawa,” said Corbin Mahoney, a first–year music industry arts student.

The Board of Governors voted in favour of cutting the music industry arts program.

Mahoney reinforced the importance of programs like music industry arts and the potential consequences of cutting them.

“Audio tech in the bar scene or people who do audio at big stadiums — stuff like that will have a lack of input and therefore there will be a deficit,” said Mahoney.

On the other hand, Jeremy Stevens, a first-year TV broadcasting student, isn’t too worried about his program’s future, feeling that broadcasting will always be needed.

“(Broadcasting) it’s the future of the media and I think it’ll be more helpful for students to accomplish their education,” said Stevens.

Jeremy Stevens, a first-year broadcasting student understands why other student&squot;s confidence may be "thrown out to the curb and left stranded.” — Jeremy Stevens, a first-year broadcasting student, understands why other students' confidence may be "thrown out to the curb and left stranded.” Photo credit: Tyrell Taylor

Acknowledging that his confidence comes from a place of security, Stevens understands why others feel differently.

“Students are concerned because that’s their future and their money. Maybe that’s why I’m so confident because my program’s not being cut, but other people’s confidence are just thrown out to the curb and left stranded,” said Stevens.

Professor and program coordinator for the graphic design program Alain Paradis believes the best thing to do is to try and stay ahead of the curve.

“I think we’re just being cautious. We’re trying to stay ahead of everything. We’re updating our programs and our curriculum,” said Paradis.

After watching the Board of Governors meeting last month, Mahoney believes the college has “dug themselves into a grave,” cutting programs for what he believes was for “purely monetary reasons.” He doesn’t see a way out for the college.

The Algonquin Times reached out to the college for comment regarding the safety of future programs but didn’t receive a response by the deadline.

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