National Nursing Week and the future of nursing

Posted on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

National Nursing Week serves as an annual reminder of the importance of the nursing field and to recognize the skills and dedication of nurses throughout Canada. It highlights both the celebration of the present and the possibilities of the future in the field, allowing a time to reflect on how nursing education is delivered both today and tomorrow. nursing simulation lab at algonquin college

At Algonquin College, educators like nursing professor Elizabeth Delavan are using simulation technology, one of the most powerful learning tools in modern healthcare education, to prepare learners for the complexities of the healthcare field. The College’s simulation labs provide learners with an approximation of what a real healthcare environment would be like, giving them firsthand experience with the work they will do in their future career.

“The purpose of simulation is for students to practice practical nursing skills in a safe learning environment,” said Delavan. “We can replicate certain human characteristics, like a heartrate, or breath sounds, or bowel sounds, pulses in the wrists and the feet, eyes that can blink. The simulators can mimic a lot of that. We can then set up scenario-based learning for our students, which allows for active, hands-on engagement, especially for emergency-based situations, which is not always possible in an acute healthcare setting.”

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Algonquin College learners earn top honours at 2026 Skills Ontario Competition

Posted on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Gold medal winner at the Skills Ontario Competition.

OTTAWA, May 6, 2026 — Learners from Algonquin College delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held May 4-5 in Toronto, earning a total of three gold, three silver and four bronze medals across a wide range of skilled trade and technology categories.

A team of 28 students represented the College, trained by a team of dedicated faculty coaches and competing in disciplines spanning carpentry, automotive service, cybersecurity, aircraft maintenance and more. Their success highlights the strength of Algonquin College’s polytechnic approach, where hands-on, industry-aligned learning prepares graduates to excel in real-world environments.

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Red Dress Day 2026

Posted on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

May 5 is Red Dress Day, a national day to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

The Canadian Institute of Health Research reports that more than six in ten Indigenous women have experienced physical or sexual assault. This violence affects every part of life, including access to health care and representation in health research.

On Red Dress Day, and throughout the year, we honour the lives and legacies of MMIWG2S by listening to their stories and recognizing their strength. We stand with families and communities who continue to seek justice, healing, and lasting change.