The college is coming face to face with the COVID-19 pandemic as five community members who have tested positive have recently been on the Ottawa campus as of Sept. 24. Despite the recent influx of cases, students on campus feel reassured by the college’s handling of the situation.“I feel safe,” said James Hope, a first-semester mechanical engineering technician student. “I...

Focus on your breath, close your eyes, plant your feet in your mat and reach over towards the person to your left. Only there is no one to your left. You are in your living room, virtually connected to a bunch of yoga enthusiasts all over, looking to take the edge of the new school year and the global pandemic...

As the school year begins, parents enrolled at Algonquin College try to balance the health and educational needs of their children while starting their own studies. Every parent of a minor has had to make the decision to either choose remote learning or send their child to school. These are the two options for parents to weigh while trying to...

Algonquin College students who are part of the medical radiation technology program have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, like most Canadian students. Rachel Houde, a medical radiation technology student expecting to graduate in December, has had to work extra hours in a hospital to make up practical hours. Due to COVID-19, the government deemed it was unsafe for students...

While the start of the fall term of Sept. 8 definitely wasn't the same as previous years, the Students' Association still celebrated with a bang. At a time when students couldn’t physically be together, the SA hosted a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. over the Woodroffe campus so students and community members could still have a feeling of togetherness. Patrick...

With COVID-19 restrictions in place, Algonquin College’s Health Services will stay open to students for both in-person and remote services in the fall 2020 semester."The on-site doctor is available for patients who need to be seen in person," said Susan McGarry, a front desk clerk. "So if a female student needs a pap smear, they can still get that.”A handful...

With students now returning to class and professors gearing up for the school year, Algonquin has introduced something completely brand new – the ALIBI Music Library. ALIBI will now act as the primary online music library for students enrolled in film and media production, television, radio, advertising, interactive media management and video game development at the college. Students will have...

Next month, the Students’ Association is celebrating our 50th anniversary! We’ve done some amazing things during our history – but this year will be one of our biggest. If you’ve been near the campus recently, you may have noticed our new building construction! The Athletics and Recreation Centre will be opening in the fall of 2021, and it will be...

My name is Emily Ferguson, and I was elected President of the Students' Association last month. This will be my first column in the Algonquin Times, and I am looking forward to continuing this tradition! I am in the business administration program and plan to pursue a career in project management. I wanted to be on the Board of Directors...

Up to 10,000 people came out in the 30 C heat to march for Black Lives Matter and especially George Floyd in Ottawa on June 5. Among them were Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ahmed Hussen, minister of families, children and social development. Starting on Parliament Hill then winding its way to the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights, the march...