After a three-year period in which we were locked in our homes, in-person board games have become popular again. The board game market rose by 28 percent in 2023 according to The Washington Post and is is was valued between $11 and $13 billion in 2022. It is projected to rise a further 11 per cent by 2027. If you...

It's the end of March 2023 and I am making my way to Restaurant International, Algonquin College's student-run fine-dining restaurant, to cover a charity dinner for the campus newspaper. I'm just a little over eleven weeks into my new role as a reporter and everything is still fresh. I spot the person I have to interview helping his crew put...

#IBelieveYou day has become a national social campaign, going from a local Albertan cause to spreading to colleges across the nation, including Algonquin College.“We believe you. We want you to be heard and we’re here to support you. This is a safe space,” said Oniqua Kamaka, a student support services volunteer at Algonquin College.“We know survivors feel withdrawn from society...

Sometimes events need changing because they are just down-right boring. But how can an event with dogs get any better? "The Paws 4 Stress program offers Algonquin College students and employees an opportunity to take a break from their busy days and unwind with some furry friends, which can reduce stress and have lasting effects on people’s emotional well-being. The...

I was talking to an international student from China a few weeks ago. That was right after the world got excited about the mysterious balloons. I wanted to ask him a question. The question one had to ask in the circumstances. It could either go very well or not go at all.“What kind of cartoons are you guys watching back...

A couple of years ago, I took a trip to Algonquin Provincial Park with my siblings for some early November camping. One of the nights we spent there, I took a walk before supper and ended up wandering down the park laneways, so captivated in staring at the night sky with the infinite number of stars I lost track of...

When the march he'd helped organize exceeded its $1,500-fundraising goal, Keith de Silvia-Legault put on the head-to-toe Ronald McDonald cosplay outfit that he'd promised to wear, and set out to mark the closing of the Rideau Street restaurant. "This is a way to show the country, a way to show our own community, our province as well, that we're capable...

The Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2 on Monday as the race for a playoff spot heats up. The Sens took a commanding stance in the standings as a result of the big win at the Canadian Tire Centre. The stakes were high for the Senators, seven points out of a playoff wildcard position. Detroit's placement ahead of...

LocalCTV News: On Feb. 13, there was a gas leak in Orléans causing a colossal explosion that devastated structures. Ottawa police announced Wednesday afternoon that the arson team assumed control of the investigation on Feb. 18 "as the circumstances surrounding the explosion were deemed criminal."Twelve people, including kids, were harmed in the blast. At the site, two people were rescued...

Jeff Newman is the perfect example of following your passion long enough to turn it into a lifelong vocation. When he told his family and friends about his commitment to perform magic full-time, he recalls them all saying "are you sure?" He never hesitates to reaffirm his choice."I've always said that my job is booking the shows," Newman said regarding...