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Looking for something to watch this weekend while finishing (or like some of us, starting) your holiday wrapping? Algonquin Film Presents, a collection of documentaries created and produced by Algonquin Film and Media Production students, is slated to air on local PBS station WPBS on December 12 at 10pm.

The broadcast is a huge boost for the College’s new program, which launched in 2019 and gives students hands-on experience in the film and screen-based media production industry. For over 60 years, WPBS has served Eastern Ontario and Northern New York viewers with a variety of news and programming. More than half of WPBS’ members are Canadian, as are many of the station’s corporate sponsors and partners. Continue reading →

AC Culinary and Baking students were recently challenged with submitting a short video of themselves creating dishes using Ontario eggs. The videos were judged on creativity, proper cooking skills and food safety. Although it was difficult to pick two finalists out of the 16 amazing videos submitted, the judges chose the following two videos. Winners received a $50 gift certificate to Savoir Fare.

Have a look at the delicious results! Continue reading →

When Eloisa de Castro Costa was 10 years-old, she started selling her own necklaces and bracelets in front of her house in small-town Brazil, which was on a street, she admits, “where no one ever walked.” Despite the lack of foot traffic, when she went inside to have lunch, she would force her cousins to work her stand so she wouldn’t miss even a single opportunity for a sale.

One day, a guy on a motorcycle came by and expressed interest in some of the jewellery. He told her he didn’t have any money and asked if he could pay her later. “I never saw him again,” said de Castro Costa. “It was my first lesson in business.”

Now 19 years old and in her second year of Algonquin’s Business Management and Entrepreneurship Program, de Castro Costa is much wiser. Recently, she launched another business, FullMoon Skincare Co., a line of affordable handmade skincare and beauty products with zero-waste packaging and ethically sourced ingredients. Continue reading →