Talitha Kumi Scott

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.

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.

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