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Clubsfest helps students connect with campus communities
Students had the opportunity to learn about many different clubs and groups available at Algonquin College at Clubsfest on Sept. 29. “I was kind of looking at the Dungeon & Dragons club, it’s been a curiosity of mine. My cousins and dad play the game,” Lily Sagriff said. Sagriff attended Clubsfest to meet people with similar interests while also learning from students with different backgrounds and experiences.
SA’s Pride Week features events connecting the college community
Skip to content October 2, 2026 Revised: October 2, 2026 1:48pm Students making bracelets in the AC Hub. During the third week of September there were four events for people to show their Pride at Algonquin College. All events run by the Students’ Association helped students learn about the resources available to the LGBTQ+ community. On Sept. 21 there was the Sweet & Solidarity event to help students become aware of resources Algonquin College has to offer.
Mayoral candidates debate the future of Ottawa
A mayoral debate was held by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and Ottawa Real Estate Board on Sept. 24. The debate’s main focus was housing in Ottawa. Jeff Leiper, Neil Saravanamuttoo and Alex Lawson along with the current mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliffe, were participants. Lawson thinks the city should focus on the not-for-profit sector. “I intend to use municipal lands the city is sitting on,” he said. Leiper has a different approach.
Green Loop Club recycles used lanyards destined for dump
October 1, 2026 Revised: October 1, 2026 4:33pm The donation bin in C125. Algonquin College’s Room C125 has a bin for dropping off unwanted or unused lanyards. The Social Innovation Lab project Green Loop Club (GLC) is encouraging people to toss the lanyards in the bin rather than tossing them in the garbage. The lanyards can be reused rather than being sent to a landfill. The Social Innovation Lab provides support to local organizations, such as charities and non-profits.
Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan will compete for Best Actor at Oscars, film students predict
The 98th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, on March 15 will be a night for Hollywood to celebrate its yearly achievements on the big screen, highlighted by the Best Picture award. A class of film and media production students at Algonquin College participated in an Algonquin Times survey asking who they thought would take home the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress at this year’s awards ceremony.
Demonstrators demand transparency from Algonquin College after more program cuts
Over 100 demonstrators gathered on Woodroffe Avenue on March 10 demanding more explanations for recent program cuts at Algonquin College. The rally was sparked by the Board of Governors’ March 2 vote to suspend 30 college programs starting in the fall. These cuts will affect programs such as law clerk, horticulture, music industry arts and journalism.
AC Book Club launched for readers across Algonquin College
Eliana Coleman and Lily Chown didn’t see a book club on campus last fall so they started one to find a community of readers. The AC Book Club officially started in November. Coleman looked back to her high school days and decided to start her college experience by launching a book club. Other members joined for the social experience and for reading new books and new perspectives. “I wanted to socialize. Also, to get introduced to new books,” Michael Vogl said.
The ferocious world of wrestling takes over the Algonquin Commons Theatre
The Algonquin Commons Theatre hosted C4 Wrestling’s Bring It On show on Feb. 19, a night full of adrenaline-fueled, all-female wrestling that had fans on the edge of their seats. “I think having all-girl wrestling events is definitely a change that I love seeing. It just helps showcase powerful women in such a male-dominated sport,” said Hally Lauv, a diehard wrestling fan. The three-hour-long, all-ages event showcased independent female wrestlers from all over North America.
Students build bears for Valentine’s Day
On Feb. 13, the Students’ Association hosted Self-Care with a Bear to ensure everyone had a Valentine’s Day gift. According to Alain Cyr-Russo, the senior manager student life, the idea was based on a uOttawa event. In the previous two years the SA organized A Blind Date with a Book to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This year they decided to be more inclusive to non-readers. They worked with the Bayshore Mall store Build-A-Bear. The Build-a-Bear company allows you to create your own stuffed animal.
Legal students feel the pressure of looming cuts, campaign to save their programs
Despite the Board of Governors vote to suspend 30 new programs being postponed, unrest lingers across the college – perhaps nowhere more so than the legal studies department. With the paralegal and law clerk programs on the cut list, students and faculty are fearing for the broader implications if the suspension goes through. “Cutting the program is going to fundamentally change the shape of Ontario. People are going to suffer because of it,” said Colleen Coyne, a first-year paralegal student.
Students vote for Board of Governors rep on Feb. 25
Algonquin College students will head to the polls on Feb. 25 to vote in the Board of Governors student election. Students will have access to voting stations throughout campus and electronically on the Algonquin College Student Information System (ACSIS) until 4 p.m. on election day, with results scheduled to be announced on Feb. 27. The Board of Governors election website has more information about the election process.
Mamidosewin Centre welcomes new sewing lab
The Sewing Lab had been happening at the Mamidosewin Centre since the fall, but there was something missing: an actual lab. The Algonquin College director of Indigenous initiatives, Anita Tenasco, talked to Doug Odjick, the office administrator of the Soaring Circle and he asked if the Soaring Circle would like to set up a lab. The Soaring Circle accepted the invitation from Algonquin College and sent equipment to the Mamidosewin Centre.
Algonquin College launches new nursing program
In the fall of 2026, Algonquin College will begin accepting applications for a new nursing program, a bachelor of science in nursing (honours) (BScN), at the Woodroffe and Pembroke campuses. The new program, traditionally four-years long, will be condensed into three years and four months, and will allow students to both meet the College of Nurses of Ontario capabilities, and be eligible to register as a registered nurse (RN) in Ontario.
Students feel the pinch on campus from rising food prices
Algonquin College students say rising food prices on campus are adding to financial strain as the cost of living and tuition continue to climb. “To get essential items like coffee and water from a vending machine, you shell out almost six dollars,” said Izabelle Engelharf, a second-year child and youth care student. “If you want to buy food, you have to pay way more.
Resolution rush overcrowds Jack Doyle Recreation Centre
New Year’s resolutions have led to a sharp increase in gym attendance, disrupting workouts due to overcrowding at the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre. Staff say the annual surge is expected, but this year’s increase has been especially noticeable. The combination of new students arriving on campus and others committing to fitness-related resolutions has pushed gym usage beyond normal levels compared to a typical semester during peak hours.
News Briefs: Local athletes represent Canada, other countries at Olympics
Local CBC News: Multiple Canadians at this year’s Winter Olympics come from the Ottawa-Gatineau area: three each in speed skating, alpine skiing, bobsleigh and hockey. Two athletes each will compete in biathlon, cross-country, skiing, curling and figure skating. There are also athletes playing on local teams representing other counties, including the United States, Finland, Denmark, Germany and Italy.
Paws 4 Stress provides a break during Mental Health Awareness Week
Students laughed, played and unwound with therapy dogs from the Paws 4 Stress program on Bell Let’s Talk Day, Jan. 21, during Mental Health Awareness Week. Thanks to the Volunteer Centre, the Students’ Association and the Student Health & Wellness Zone, staff and students could take a break from their busy day and take a “paws.” The 90-minute event happened in the corner lounge located in the Student Commons building.
News Briefs: Police investigate Ottawa’s first homicide of 2026
Local CTV News: Two people are in police custody after a man was stabbed near Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm on Wednesday evening, marking the city’s first homicide of 2026. Emergency personnel responded to reports of a stabbing on Mayview Avenue at approximately 7:10 p.m.. The victim was found at the scene with life-threatening injuries and died while being transported to hospital. “Police do not believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety,” police said in a statement.
Thrift store event highlights local vendors
The Students’ Association held a thrift store on Jan. 15 in the Student Commons where local vendors showcased their second-hand finds. There were about 10 vendors selling clothes, trinkets, jewellery and more. According to organizer Mark Sola, the thrift store has happened on campus for the past four years. Sola also happens to own a store called Thrift_Sola, which has been open since 2017. “I sell ’90s clothing and accessories mixed with Y2K and 2000s,” Sola said.
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