With tears in her eyes, Shirley Whitford talked about her volunteering years as she received the Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award at the 2023 gala of Volunteer Ottawa (VO). Whitford started volunteering for the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (RRCRC) during COVID times and has never stopped. “Rideau-Rockcliffe is my second home. I do not like holidays, and I do work more...

Amidst the frosty landscape Algonquin College alumnus, Greg Scriver is wearing his favourite pair of shorts and a t-shirt - and he’s still too hot. Scriver, the embodiment of the Canadian spirit, is eager to bask in winter's icy embrace however he finds himself donning summer clothing under the huge Papa Ice Hog costume. Greg has worn the mascot suit...

Once baffled by the mechanisms of his laptop, scriptwriting student Randy Kakemagick has transformed himself into an extraordinary force behind full-fledged productions. Kakegamick's remarkable journey epitomizes the incredible potential that lies within each one of us, no matter what obstacles we face. “I was into my third month, and I was really struggling. I just could not grasp using a...

Outside, the late afternoon air was crisp. Inside the warmth of the Student Commons, the stage was set for a magical celebration with the 12th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The Students’ Association and the AC Hub provided a wide range of activities, from gingerbread house-making to photos with Santa. The event attracted about 250 enthusiastic people of all ages....

While warm summer breezes blew and city dwellers hugged their air conditioning units, while wildfires raged in the west and war continued to rage in Ukraine, 13 Algonquin College students embarked on a life-changing adventure. While they'd been strangers up until that point, they would soon become family. From Aug. 22 to 27, Algonquin College's Pembroke campus hosted its first...

Montreal’s Half Moon Run made a winning return to Ottawa with a pair of sold-out shows at Algonquin Commons Theatre on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. It was the final stop of their 2023 world tour, which kicked off in England on Sept. 9. The ACT was filled with all ages of fans, family and friends. This was Ottawa native...

The warm scent of cinnamon and mulled wine wafted through the grand hall in the Canadian Museum of History on Nov. 23 evoking memories of childhood festivities. Twinkling lights adorned every stand, weaving a magical glow that reflected in the eyes of eager attendees. This was no ordinary night at the museum. A delightful hint of maple and cider fanned...

My fists are clenched, my jaw is tight and my stomach is loose and wild. The fear I feel has taken over me and I almost turn around and leave. My thoughts swirl a mile a minute and I can’t stop the feeling that I may puke. No, I am not pregnant. In late May 2023, I found myself trying...

The Algonquin Wolves men's volleyball team continued their winning streak on Nov. 4, beating the Canadore Panthers 3-0. The stands at the Jack Doyle Recreation Centre were packed on both sides. The Wolves crowd stomped their feet and brought thunder to the gymnasium. Starting out strong, the Wolves scored right away then started forcing the Panthers into errors and won...

As the fall chill seeped into the mid-October air, a group of three students met in a breakout room in C-building to strategize possible events to promote their new club, the AC Environmental Society. Many ideas were floating around. A campus clean-up was one idea, but was rejected because the Volunteer Centre was holding a similar event. Then there was...