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For a second straight year, the Algonquin College Board of Governors has approved a significant series of programming cuts. This time, 30 programs have been halted. Monday’s judgement day comes as the Ottawa-based post-secondary institution continues to grapple with funding shortfalls and a decline in International enrollment. The vote was originally scheduled for last Monday, but was abruptly delayed after the Ontario government lifted the tuition freeze and announced new funding measures. Last hour, we chatted with Aarushi Aarushi, a student with Algonquin’s Horticulture...