Algonquin College

Jon Willing, pictured here chatting during a podcast, received his first taste of broadcasting as a volunteer more than 25 years ago at a community TV station. Photo Credit Nicole Willing

The gift of opportunity: Take a chance on me

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of our series, The Gift, which appeared in the March 2026 issue. Many organizations across the Ottawa region offer invaluable volunteer opportunities to eager trainees     I remember standing at the hatch […]

Higher learning

School isn’t just for kids and teens. Plenty of adults are going back to class — and making the grade Whether you’re looking to make a professional change or upgrade, it’s possible — and you don’t have to quit your […]

Jon Willing, in the Algonquin Times newsroom, reads an edition of the college newspaper produced by his journalism students. Photo credit: S. Gunner

New beginnings

Columnist Jon Willing recently traded a high-profile reporting career for one in academia. The biggest winners? His family A middle-age, late-career job change can be a gamble.   You have built years of seniority and achieved a level of expertise […]