Learners to represent Algonquin College at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition

Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

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

Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

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. Read more >

Students spotlight Indigenous aesthetics in art showcase

Posted on Monday, April 20th, 2026

Indigenous Studies students presented their work at a special showcase on April 17 in Nawapon.

The exhibit featured original pieces created in the course Indigenous Arts: Aesthetics, Culture and Reclamation. Over the winter term, students explored a wide range of Indigenous artistic traditions across First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. They worked with materials like pencil crayons, markers, clay, paint, hide, rocks and wool, while also learning about music, dance and theatre. The showcase focused on their visual art, but it reflected that broader learning. Read more >