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Jason Winters grew up in Munster, Ont., balancing junior hockey with a growing interest in business. That dual passion led him to Algonquin College, where he found a program that fits both his schedule and his ambition. “I knew I wanted to be in business,” he said. “Retail management, advertising, accounting. It all worked with my hockey schedule.”

Now the newly appointed president of the Ottawa BlackJacks, part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Winters will lead the BlackJacks, strengthening community ties and enhancing the club’s impact both on and off the court as the team continues to grow its presence in the CEBL and across the Ottawa region. Continue reading →

As we celebrate the 50 years of nursing at Algonquin College, we are proud to showcase some of our incredible alumni who are leaders in the health care field in the region.

Today, with the help of The Honest Talk, we introduce you to Suzanne Madore, President and Chief Executive Officer Renfrew Victoria Hospital and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, who is also a champion of the College’s Nursing program. Continue reading →

On Oct. 17, 2025, Community and Justice Services students braved 24 hours outdoors in Minto Park for their annual CJS 24 Hours of Homelessness event. The goal was to raise awareness and funds for Operation Come Home, an agency supporting youth in Ottawa. This is the fourteenth year learners have spent 24 hours on the streets in downtown Ottawa. Continue reading →