Algonquin officially opens Pìwànak — Algonquin Centre for Science and Innovation

Algonquin College has officially opened the Pìwànak — Algonquin Centre for Science and Innovation. Students will gain hands-on training through learning experiences in this new advanced laboratory space. It includes biosafety level 2 labs and chemistry labs, an analytical instrumentation lab, and research labs that will support projects in bio sciences and environmental monitoring. “We […]

Several members of the Ontario college sector have called for improved investments in their pre-budget submissions for the upcoming Government of Ontario 2026 budget. Speaking on behalf of Colleges Ontario at a recent pre-budget consultation, Algonquin College President Claude Brulé asserted that the provincial college sector is facing a significant financial challenge and that “the […]

Algonquin College, Cambrian College, Centennial College, and Fanshawe College have each launched new degree programs. Algonquin has launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing that will provide a hands-on nursing education to students interested in becoming Registered Nurses. Cambrian will be offering a Bachelor of Applied Computing program in Fall 2026, which will include specialization […]

Algonquin College’s Perth campus is now up for sale, and former Shopify executive Toby Shannan is reportedly interested in purchasing the site. Shannan told the Ottawa Citizen that he is interested in transforming the campus into a not-for-profit private college focused on conservation and heritage building restoration. Shannan expressed interest in the college’s upgraded equipment, […]

Ontario college support workers gathered for rallies and demonstrations on college campuses on Thursday after talks between CEC and OPSEU broke down earlier this week. CHCH reports that staff gathered at institutions such as Algonquin College, Collège Boréal, Humber Polytechnic, Georgian College, Mohawk College, and St Clair College. Several colleges—including Algonquin, Mohawk, and St Clair—cancelled […]

Algonquin College and Trent University Durham have each celebrated the opening of buildings and facilities on their campuses recently. Algonquin renovated a learning space on its Ottawa campus into a state-of-the-art, fully equipped electrical training lab that will be used by students in its electrical techniques apprenticeship program. The lab is named in honour of […]

Parents and advocates are organizing in response to Algonquin College’s plan to phase out its Academic Assistance for Adults with Developmental Disabilities program by April 2026. Ontario Autism Coalition VP Kate Dudley-Logue explained that the program supports young adults as they build skills for greater independence. Parent Eric Burgin told CBC is coordinating a town […]

Algonquin College has opened applications for its new Real Estate Salesperson Program and announced the launch a Real Estate Broker Program in Fall 2025 as an approved education provider of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). Both new programs will be delivered online with flexible scheduling to support aspiring and mid-career professionals pursuing real […]

Students are struggling to find employment this summer as the national unemployment rate for people under 24 rises. CBC reports that youth unemployment is at one of its highest points since 1999. Several students and recent graduates spoke to CBC and CTV News about how difficult it is to connect with employers and how the […]

Algonquin College, Holland College, and Willowbank School of Restoration Arts have signed a multi-year agreement with Parks Canada to support student training through restoration work at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Students from the three institutions will work on restoration projects under the guidance of Parks Canada’s lead conservator. To date, students have […]