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Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner: Ticks, Fleas & Mosquitoes – Oh My!

Welcome to our new monthly blog series, Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner with Dr. Amy Brown, DVM. Students from the vet tech program dressed in scrubs holding a cat
Dr. Brown is the Facility Veterinarian for the Algonquin College Veterinary Learning Centre & Clinic and is a Professor in the Algonquin College Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant Programs.

Each month, you will get a sneak peek into some of the information our students learn while studying in the Veterinary field, learn more about our Veterinary programs, and get the opportunity to check out the animals that we help facilitate for adoption. Continue reading

Girls gear up for the future

More than 60 girls aged 12 to 14 from Smiths Falls and Cornwall visited Algonquin College’s automotive shop on Thursday, July 4 andmiddle school girls attend automotive workshop Friday, July 5. They took part in various activities as part of the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) affiliated with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO).

This is the third year the CDSBEO has run this day camp program and the first year that Algonquin College has participated. Continue reading

Danielle Allard to perform at Bluesfest

Algonquin College professor Danielle Allard is known for making beautiful music, art and videos. Instructor by day, musician by night, thisDanielle Allard performs with her guitar singer/songwriter will be performing at this summer’s annual Ottawa Bluesfest at the Barney Danson Theatre on July 5 at 8 p.m. Continue reading