October is Occupational Therapy Month

Posted on Thursday, October 15th, 2026

OTA/PTA student standing outsideOctober is Occupational Therapy Month. At Algonquin College, we proudly offer the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program. Occupational Therapist Assistants play a vital role in supporting the assessment, planning and implementation of therapeutic care across a variety of healthcare environments. The versatile set of skills, learned and applied throughout our program at Algonquin College, are becoming increasingly valuable as the demand for both healthcare and rehabilitation services continue to grow.

Meet Elspeth Jordan, an Algonquin College student studying in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program. Read about Elspeth’s experience in the program: Read more >

Culinary student takes centre stage at Ottawa’s Best Restaurants event

Posted on Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Culinary Management student Sierra Conboy

When Sierra Conboy steps into the spotlight as one of the featured chefs at the Ottawa Citizen’s upcoming Best Restaurants event on Oct. 19, she’ll be representing more than her culinary talent. The current Algonquin College Culinary Management student will be showcasing her unique blend of Inuit and Indigenous cuisine while celebrating the mentors, classmates and community that have helped shape her journey. Read more >

Celebrate Canadian Library Month!

Posted on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

October is Canadian Library Month, a time to celebrate the important role libraries play in our communities and to highlight the many ways they support learning, discovery and connection. This year’s theme is “Loud for Libraries,” encouraging us to recognize and celebrate the many contributions libraries make to our lives. Read more >