From the Ottawa Valley to the front office

Posted on Monday, October 27th, 2025

Jason Winters grew up in Munster, Ont., balancing junior hockey with a growing interest in business. That dual passion led him to AlgonquinJason Winters 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. Read more >

Suzanne Madore’s full-circle journey from nurse to hospital CEO

Posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

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 theSusanne Madore 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. Read more >