To you from failing hands we throw the torch

After the mournful sounds of a singular trumpet and a haunting bagpipe melody, a two-minute moment of silence was held as Algonquinmilitary personnel in formation during Remembrance Day ceremony at Ottawa campus College marked Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 at the Ottawa Campus.

Before the event began, a slide show was shared that included photos of friends, families and loved ones connected to the Algonquin College community. Read more >


Nov. 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day

As we honour the service and pay tribute to Canada’s Indigenous veterans, we learn about two veterans who are connected to our AlgonquinFaded poppies with two black and white photos of two soldiers from WWI and WWII College community.

Pte. John Carle and Pte. Joseph Carle were the great-great-grandfather and great-grandfather, respectively of Anita Tenasco, Director of Indigenous Initiatives. Here are their stories of service. Read more >