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National Woodworking Month: Loggersports team wins first place in Nova Scotia

Laura Middlekoop, Loggersports athlete, pictured while competin

Laura Middlekoop, Loggersports athlete, pictured while competing.

April is National Woodworking Month, a yearly celebration since 1990 dedicated to highlighting the artistry, skill, and tradition of crafting with wood. It serves as a time for hobbyists and professionals to engage in projects, learn new techniques, and celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, special events, and tool sales.

To celebrate, we’re highlighting the Algonquin Wolves Loggersports team, based out of the Pembroke Campus. The team has been a long-standing part of student life, with a history rooted in the Forestry programs and the campus’ connection to the forestry industry. The team has been a part of the Canadian Intercollegiate Lumberjacking Association (CILA) since at least 1999.

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Learners to represent Algonquin College at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition

A team of 28 learners from Algonquin College are preparing to show off the skills, training and knowledge at the 2026 Skills OntarioSkills Ontario Logo Competition, taking place May 4-5 in Toronto.

Students will compete across diverse sectors, ranging from carpentry and auto repair to cybersecurity and aircraft maintenance. Their efforts will reflect the College’s identity as a polytechnic institution and showcase the importance of hands-on and industry-aligned learning. Participating students have been preparing with faculty coaches and program teams in advance of the competition.

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Algonquin College nursing cuts waste, and costs, by greening labs

Sheena Barton and Nancy lada

Algonquin College will soon share its sustainability work on a national stage. Nursing faculty Sheena Barton and Nancy Lada from the School of Health Studies will present the College’s Greening the Lab initiative at the 2026 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference, offering a model that other institutions can adopt. Continue reading