Algonquin College

• Ontario town reeling as student cap forces college to close campus

  An Ontario college that has called a small town home since 1970 is closing its campus given the crippling financial woes it’s facing, it says.

  Education

  Jan 15, 2025
  
• Staff at Ontario public colleges could strike by Friday

  If its demands are not met, the union says 16,000 staff at Ontario colleges will go on strike at 12:01 a.m. this Friday, March 18.

  Education

  Mar 14, 2022
  
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• Algonquin College mandates COVID-19 vaccines for those on campus

  Algonquin College has joined the ranks of other post-secondary institutions in Ottawa and across Ontario in mandating COVID-19 vaccinations to be on campus this fall.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2021
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• COVID-19: University of Ottawa students must be vaccinated to live in residence

  The University of Ottawa is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for students in residence this fall as other schools in the city are eschewing the mandate.

  Education

  Jul 14, 2021
• Ottawa police arrest man in connection with fatal stabbing near College Square

  Ottawa police say a 54-year-old man is in custody following a double stabbing near Algonquin College on Tuesday night that left one woman dead and another with serious injuries.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2021
• Algonquin College to grant honorary degree to Ottawa’s top doc

  Ottawa's top doctor will receive an honorary degree from Algonquin College next month to mark her contributions in keeping residents safe and healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  May 17, 2021
• Coronavirus: Ottawa nursing student fears for vulnerable son’s health ahead of long-term care stint

  An Algonquin College nursing student says she's being pressured to take on a risky placement despite concerns for her at-risk son's health.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2020
• Carleton University, Algonquin College postpone convocation events over coronavirus pandemic

  Both schools' convocation ceremonies had been scheduled to take place in June.

  Education

  Mar 30, 2020
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• Algonquin College invites community to healing ceremony after Indigenous mural defaced

  Over the weekend, Ottawa police said the hate crime unit charged a 32-year-old man with one count of mischief over $5,000 in connection with last week's vandalism.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2020
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• uOttawa and Queen’s suspend school programs, trips to China due to coronavirus

  Universities in Ontario have responded to the growing concern over coronavirus, with some 'suspending operations in China' until further notice.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2020