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Dec 4, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
With the fall semester wrapping up and the holiday season upon us, students are looking for fun activities to take part in and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. “I was a fan of Christmas as a child, but now that I am older, I mostly enjoy the family time” says Shelby Johnston, an early childhood education student.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
The college’s Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) hosted a doubles badminton tournament on Nov. 22. The tournament was held with only four weeks left in the fall semester and students were grateful they could take some time out of their busy schedules to cool off and have some fun playing a sport they enjoy. “I have been so stressed with the amount of work I have due over the next couple of weeks,” said Joseph Amandi, a business student.
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Oct 12, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
After suddenly losing my father, Scott, when I was 18 years old, it was a daily struggle to get up every day and go out without having an awful feeling in the pit of my stomach. I was grieving, but it had also grown into anxiety. Finally, after two years, I decided it was time to tell my mom about what I was going through. After about a year of seeing different therapists back home in Oshawa, I was able to find one. It changed my life completely.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
If you missed celebrating the start of the new school year by attending the City Folk Festival, don’t fear: consider this a reminder to go next year. The festival, which ran between Sept. 13-17, was back in Ottawa for the 29th time. Originally founded as the “Ottawa Folk Festival,” it was inspired by the folk scene in the city.
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Sep 8, 2023 | 
cougconnect.com | Hunter Miller
Now a handful of days removed from BYU’s 14-0 win over Sam Houston to kick off the 2023 season, and with proper time to overreact to one game, it’s time to take a look forward to the Cougar’s next matchup as Southern Utah comes to town for just another “in-state game.” With the Thunderbirds coming to Provo there is little time to dwell on the past game and yet it is crucial to take note of ways that BYU, and the offense in particular, can continue to improve week to week.
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Aug 14, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
The Men’s Varsity soccer team is holding a Talent ID camp ahead of tryouts, the Algonquin Wolves have announced. The Talent ID camp is a chance for you to show off your skills to the recruitment staff ahead of the actual tryouts this September. Students believe by attending the early camp, they can leave an impression before the open tryouts begin in the fall.
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Aug 5, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
Connections — The Campus store is offering free shipping in Canada to celebrate back to school which is fast approaching. To alleviate some stress when it comes to a new semester, Algonquin College Connections —The Campus store has announced all orders over $100 before tax will be shipped for free between Aug. 7-20. Most of the Fall 2023 timelines will be released as of Aug. 8, which will include the required textbook list for the upcoming semester.
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Aug 3, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
As golf continues rising in popularity, some Algonquin College students are unable to afford their favourite sport, with playtime costing $18 per hour. Over the last few years, the sport has gained increased traction across Canada because golf was one of the few large, social sports available during the pandemic. In 2021, golf sales increased by $20 billion dollars, according to the World Golf Report, a global, economic study of golf equipment and apparel.
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Jul 20, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
Local News:Ottawa Citizen: On July 13, two tornadoes touched down in Barrhaven, according to Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project. The tornadoes were classified as weak, but there was tree damage reported and wind speeds were estimated at 125 km/h and 115 km/h. The Northern Tornadoes Project said it aims to better detect tornado occurrence throughout Canada.
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Jul 20, 2023 | 
algonquintimes.com | Hunter Miller
Algonquin College alumna Breanna Deveau and her company, Floral Reef Designs, hosted a DIY floral crown workshop as part of the college’s annual July Summerfest. Deveau started her company in 2012 in North Gower, Ont., after graduating from Algonquin College’s floral design program. Floral Reef Designs specializes in creating custom floral designs for weddings, events, public and private workshops, and monthly bouquet subscriptions.
