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Algonquin College welcomes federal ministers for Canadian Dental Care Plan Announcement

On Monday, Dec. 11, Algonquin College showcased its Dental Clinic and welcomed Ministers Mark Holland, Seamus O’Regan, Terry Beech, and Jean-Yves Duclos to its Ottawa Campus today as part of the Government of Canada’s announcement of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

“Algonquin College is the largest community college in Eastern Ontario, providing flexible and personalized industry expert-led polytechnic-level education and training at our campuses in Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth and AC Online, that gives our market-ready graduates with global, competitive knowledge and skills, allowing them to hit the ground running and be effective, contributing members of any organization they join,” said President and CEO Claude Brulé. “We take immense pride in being an integral part of the economic engine and the cultural fabric of the National Capital Region, the province of Ontario and Canada, and helping employers in every sector to find the skilled talent they need for their success and prosperity.”

The ministers’ visit included a photo op in the College’s Dental Clinic with learners, and a brief question period with media outlets such as CTV, CBC and Global News.

The announcement brings with it strong career prospects for those in the College’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs. The Dental Assisting program currently has open availability for those wishing to begin in January 2024.

Federal Ministers Mark Holland, Seamus O'Regan, Terry Beech, and Jean-Yves Duclos pose for photo op in Algonquin College's dental lab as part of the Government of Canada’s historic announcement of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Federal Ministers Mark Holland, Seamus O’Regan, Terry Beech, and Jean-Yves Duclos pose for photo op in Algonquin College’s Dental Clinic as part of the Government of Canada’s announcement of the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

AC student Kimana Mar wins gold at 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games  

Just 23 years old, Algonquin College student Kimana Mar recently represented Canada at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin. From June 17 to June 25, Mar joined a staggering 7,000 athletes, 3,000 coaches and 20,000 volunteers to take part in the experience of a lifetime.

As a rhythmic gymnast, Mar has spent over a decade honing her craft — last month’s summer games served as an opportunity to showcase her years of hard work and dedication.

Mar achieved outstanding success at the Games, winning five gold medals and one silver medal in the top division: one individual gold for level 4 ball; one individual gold for level 4 clubs; one individual gold for level 4 ribbon; one individual silver for level 4 rope; one individual gold for all around level 4 gymnast; and one team gold for group floor.

Kimana Mar holds up her hands in celebration at the Special Olympic World Summer Games in Berlin. Mar wears a red, Team Canada jacket, her medals and a smile.

Source: Special Olympic Canada

Her success at the Games is a testament to her hours of hard work. In any given week Mar is dedicating five to six days toward gymnastics, fitness, ballet, and mental skills training all while juggling a rigorous academic schedule.

“I am very proud to have won these medals for Canada and that all my hard work leading up to the games paid off. It was incredible to feel the emotions and excitement of representing Canada and meeting athletes from around the world,” said Mar. “The team gold medal that the Canadian rhythmic gymnastics team won for the group floor routine means a lot to me because we came from across Canada, bonded as friends, and did it together. It feels amazing.”

Congratulations, Kimana! Algonquin College is proud to be a part of your incredible journey.

Algonquin College public relations students engaged on AC’s Ottawa Campus

Jeremy Coorsh and Fabiana (Faby) Ferraresso met in Algonquin College’s Public Relations program a little over two years ago — both coming to the program as mature students eager to take on a new challenge and opportunity. But they couldn’t even begin to imagine the lifelong opportunity that awaited them.

A year of friendship and multiple group projects later, Coorsh and Ferraresso’s relationship bloomed into a beautiful romance which led Coorsh to take a big leap — at the last class of their program, after a long day of presentations, Coorsh marked the occasion with a heartfelt proposal.

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