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May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day!

Welcome to our monthly blog series, Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner with Dr. Amy Brown, DVM. Dr. Brown is the Facility Veterinarian for the Algonquin College Veterinary Learning Centre & Clinic and is a Professor in the Algonquin College Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant Programs.

Each month, you will get a sneak peek into some of the information our students learn while studying in the Veterinary field, learn more about our Veterinary programs, and get the opportunity to check out the animals that we help facilitate for adoption.

National Rescue Dog Day
Every year, millions of dogs find themselves in shelters, waiting for a second chance at life. These rescue dogs come in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and personalities — but they all have one thing in common: they’re looking for love and a forever home. Adopting a rescue dog is not only a deeply rewarding experience, it’s also a life-changing one — for both the dog and the human.

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New, 256-bed Long-Term Care Village Construction Well Underway in Ottawa

From left to right, Cameron Love, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital; James Schlegel, President and CEO, Schlegel Healthcare; Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario MPP and Minister of Long-Term Care; George Darouze, MPP, Carleton; and Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College.

From left to right, Cameron Love, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital; James Schlegel, President and CEO, Schlegel Healthcare; Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario MPP and Minister of Long-Term Care; George Darouze, MPP, Carleton; and Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College.

On the Riverside Campus of The Ottawa Hospital, construction of the city’s newest long-term care home is well underway as Schlegel Villages marks a major milestone in the development of The Village of Riverbank Terrace. The 256-bed Village represents the latest expansion of Schlegel Villages’ mission to bring its social model of living to more communities across the province. The organization is proud to partner with the Province of Ontario, The Ottawa Hospital, and Algonquin College to bring this vision to life.

“With construction underway, today marks a significant milestone for the Schlegel Villages Ottawa project,” says Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Once finished, 256 residents will have a new home where they can receive the care they need.”

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Polytechnics Canada Showcase: Democratizing AI with Algonquin College

Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada.

Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada.

On May 13, Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada, led a discussion at the Polytechnics Canada Showcase on democratizing AI and making enterprise technology accessible to main street business and social sector organizations.

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