National Dental Hygienists Week: Meet Megan Watters, an AC Dental Hygiene Student

Posted on Monday, April 6th, 2026

April is Oral Health Month, and April 4–10 marks National Dental Hygienists Week! This special week is a great reminder for Canadians to prioritize their oral health and recognize how daily habits like brushing and flossing, along with regular dental visits, play a vital role in overall well-being.

To celebrate, we’re spotlighting Algonquin College’s Dental Hygiene program by sharing the stories of students currently enrolled in the program.

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National Indigenous Languages Day

Posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

Today, we mark National Indigenous Languages Day.

At Algonquin College, we continue our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation by supporting the reclamation, revitalization, strengthening, and maintenance of the Anishinàbe language.

Indigenous languages carry identity, culture, and worldview. They connect generations and shape how knowledge is shared.

On this day, we invite everyone to reaffirm their support for Indigenous peoples as they work to protect and strengthen their languages so that no language is left behind.

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Meet Collinda Joseph: Paralympic Gold medalist & PR alum

Posted on Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Team Canada competes in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Games.

Team Canada competes in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Games.

On Saturday, March 14, the Canadian Paralympic Wheelchair Curling team, nicknamed the ‘cardiac Canadians’ for keeping their edge-of-your-seat performances, faced China in the gold medal match and emerged victorious. 

Ottawa’s Collinda Joseph was the lead on Team Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Team at the recent 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Games. Joseph has an impressive record in the sport, competing in four previous world championships and bringing home a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics.

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