The campus environment society is questioning the timing of a recently announced carbon tax exemption. The federal carbon tax debate resurfaced when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently granted a carbon tax exemption on home heating oil for three years. Stephanie Taylor, the group lead for the Algonquin College Environment Society (ACES), does not trust the initiatives of the government. She...

During their weekly food production classes, Algonquin College culinary management students learn to handle, prepare and serve dishes in bulk. Half of all dishes produced go to the college's fine dining restaurant, Restaurant International, and the other half are served to people in need at Shepherds of Good Hope. The portions bound for the shelter made by just one class...

Speakers blare with Linkin Park's In the End. Fries sizzle at the impact of hot oil as they are dropped into the fryers. Pots and pans clatter against the gas stovetops. Cooks yell for remaining dishes and servers say they need another portion of sweet potato fries overtop the music and environmental sounds. A timer is incessantly beeping somewhere. The...

Students can expect changes to bus routes, U-Pass prices and other fares if Ottawa city council approves the 2024 transit budget on Dec. 6. Here are five takeaways for students. U-Pass prices going upU-Pass prices are always changing and the trend continues with the proposed transit budget. The U-Pass price for students per semester is proposed to increase from $223.48...

About 10 years ago, Andrew Burtch, a historian who works at Ottawa's Canadian War Museum had an idea about how to offer something that directly appealed to young people. "After observing and approaching groups of youth in our galleries discussing arms cases, it occurred to me their point of entry was because of video games like Call of Duty," said...

"It's a good start to the weekend," said Maddy Nadeau, Wolves outside hitter after they won 3-1 against the La Cité Coyotes in the women's volleyball home-opener at the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre on Oct. 20. Nadeau ended the game with nine digs and 12 kills. "Our captain, Emilie Menard, really took control of the court, and our...

What I like about my part-time job at a Value Village in south-end Ottawa is the calmness that settles in when we close the store. The timely hits play on the store's speakers while I listen to my earbuds. It's just me and the shelves. Well, and the other workers of course. I get to do my closing duties in...

Algonquin College's International Education Centre reached out to international students offering support as tensions increased between Canada and India. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sept. 18 accused India of involvement in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed on June 18 in British Columbia. India suspended visa services on Sept. 21 in Canada. Algonquin College has...

Fern Marwood aims to show Canada her country-folk playing jams. Marwood recently joined the performing arts program at Algonquin College to expand her skills and gain a professional following. Getting agents and connections is one of her main goals while she's at the college. But she would also love to start acting more. Marwood said she may decide to continue...

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...