Posted on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
At this week’s national Colleges and Institutes Canada Conference, students and researchers from Algonquin College shared how a co‑created board game was opening new conversations and pathways for youth across Ottawa.
A small team of researchers and students shared something unusual on a national stage. At the conference, they presented a board game.
It might have sounded unexpected, but for this group, the game was serious work.
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Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
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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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 Ontario
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.
The Skills Ontario Competition is an annual provincial competition that brings Ontario students together to test their mettle in a range of trade and technology disciplines. Algonquin College has a long history of winning medals in the competition: in the 2025 event, AC learners won three gold, three silver and three bronze in fields that included horticulture, photography, culinary arts, architectural design and more.
The experience also provides valuable exposure to the pressure of industry-standard conditions, giving students a chance to truly understand what the working world will look like for them. Strong performers at Skills Ontario may even get the opportunity to compete at the Skills Canada National Competition and, possibly, the WorldSkills Competition.
