Algonquin College’s Radio Star

Stuntman Stu learned the art of broadcasting at the College

Algonquin College gave Stu Schwartz his voice – one that has become synonymous with Ottawa.

“They gave us the same tools as you would have in the industry,” he says of the College’s radio broadcasting program. Those tools have served “Stuntman Stu” – as he’s better known on air or behind a mic – throughout his boisterous career. Read more >

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Sommelier grad has made a career out of wining and dining

Véronique Rivest sips wine for a living. Just call it a perk of having many people’s dream job.

But her life as a sommelier is certainly not all play, and no work. “A lot of people think sommeliers just drink wine,” she says. “But it’s a job to manage a wine program, to manage an inventory, to manage a staff… to serve customers.” Read more >

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