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Algonquin Times declared top campus newspaper in Ontario!

The Algonquin Times has been awarded top campus newspaper in the province at the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s Better Newspapers Competition, besting newspapers from Humber College and Niagara College to take the General Excellence category.

“Our students continue to show why Algonquin College’s program is the destination of choice for those who wish to practice and showcase excellence in Ontario advertising and journalism,” said Joe Banks, Coordinator and professor for the College’s Journalism program. “Our faculty are among the best in Canada and they too can take time to reflect on programs that they evolved over years. The entire College can also take pride in this, as it is the Algonquin community that has given time to our students for interviews, research and sales.” Continue reading →

Algonquin College joins the Bell Let’s Talk Conversation

Bell Let's TalkJoin the conversation on mental health, and pick up some free Bell Let’s Talk swag.

Remember to post on social media with the #BellLetsTalk hashtag!

Bell Let’s Talk Photobooths will be available on Algonquin College’s Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses.

Q: What is the goal of the Bell Let’s Talk Photobooths?

A: The photobooths will feature Bell Let’s Talk empty speech bubbles in which students to write a personal message about Mental Health. Students can write their own message or answer questions and prompts provided by the volunteer running the booth (Examples: What does mental health mean to you? What words of encouragement would you offer for those struggling with their mental health?)

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