Posted on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Algonquin College building performance analyst Graham Timperon has been recognized with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists’ (OACETT) Outstanding Technical Achievement Award.
The award is given to those who have achieved exceptional accomplishment in the engineering and applied science fields. Timperon has played a significant and leading role in the College’s energy efficiency and sustainability advancements, and his various initiatives have led to campuses that are more reliable, more affordable to maintain and more environmentally sustainable. Read more >
Posted on Monday, June 8th, 2026
Hands-on skills with real-world application and impact. That’s the power of community and connections creating opportunities for learners to highlight their skills.
Earlier this year, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark approached John McKinlay-Key, Program Coordinator, Cabinetmaking, with a unique request. The embassy was seeking a custom pølsevogn, hotdog stand, for an event on June 2 to commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations with Canada.
Cabinetmaking students pictured with their Program Coordinator John McKinlay-Key, inside the completed hotdog stand.
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Posted on Thursday, June 4th, 2026
When Julie Alivaktuk packed up her life in Iqaluit, took a leave of absence from her current federal government job and moved to Ottawa with her two sons to attend Algonquin College, she was looking for a new challenge and a chance to grow. She previously completed the Inuit Studies program in Nunavut and gained experience working in film and television. Those relationships and that experience later made it possible for her to work on season two of the hit series North of North while continuing her studies.
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