Robyn Lanktree

Algonquin College ushered in the holiday season on Dec. 1 with its 14th annual tree-lighting celebration, drawing students, staff and families. Held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Commons, representatives from Student Services and the Algonquin Students’ Association highlighted the long-standing partnership between the two groups, noting that the tree-lighting has become a beloved tradition on campus.

The Algonquin Wolves’ final basketball games of the year, played against the Seneca Sting on Nov. 28, concluded the semester-long Shoot for the Cure initiative aimed at raising money for breast cancer research. It was the third year for the fundraiser. The women’s basketball team competed with the Wolves women’s volleyball team to see who could raise the most money. The Algonquin Wolves mascot supporting the cause.

December 3, 2025 Revised: December 3, 2025 3:28pm The new Algonquin College stop currently under construction. Algonquin College students say dim lighting, construction and crowded buses make nighttime travel near Baseline station feel unsafe and are urging the school to improve campus and transit-area safety. Many who walk or take transit say their concerns go beyond inconvenience and focus on real safety issues.