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Looking forward to posting its usual ‘sold out’ sign in its 32nd year, the California Wine Fair begins its seven-city tour through Canada in Ottawa on Friday evening, March 30, 2012. There’s a $5 discount on the admission price extended to Algonquin College Sommelier students and Grads. State that you are an Algonquin student or graduate when ordering tickets; most Grads wear their pins.

Over 110 wineries will offer sample tastings of over 450 wines for an all-inclusive tasting and general admission price of $70.  With admission only $65 to Algonquin Sommelier students and Grads, learn more and order your tickets now by clicking here…

Australia’s First Families of Wine collectively have more than 1200 years of winemaking experience. By capitalizing on the shared strength of their individual traditions and history, their goal is to secure Australia’s place among the wine world’s premium producers.

This event will be their first in Canada. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to taste rare back-vintages and other iconic wines from 11 renowned wine families.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Canadian Room (Lower Lobby)
Walk-around Tasting from 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Tickets are $79 and can be ordered by calling 1-800-266-4764.

Click here for more information, including a list of all participating wineries.

Restaurant International, Algonquin College's secret gem, has been serving delicious meals for over 35 years. We offer an express meal which is a perfect before-class dinner consisting of any 2 courses of the evening service. It’s only $15.99 per person! Begin the meal between 5:30 - 5:45 leaving time to make your 7:00 pm class – it’s adjacent to the C.A. Paradis Wine Lab. To make a reservation, please call 613-727-7691 book on-line at www.restaurantinternational.ca.

LCBO Careers

First and foremost, all potential employees need to apply on-line at www.lcbo.com/careers/index.shtml .  The careers section is divided into 3 parts; full time opportunities, part time opportunities and fixed term opportunities.  The part time opportunities are our year round 'casuals' and the fixed term opportunities are either for 'Summer" months (May - September) or "Christmas" (November 15th - December 31st).

Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the website frequently to ensure that they won't miss a posting.  'Casual' postings happen sporadically throughout the year based on store operational needs, where as the fixed term opportunities are more geared towards posting April 1st for the 'Summer' and mid-September for the 'Christmas' term.  Also, please note that signage will go up in the store windows at certain LCBO stores when a position is available.

Visit the website and create a profile, set a job alert and apply when you see a posting.

Registration for Sommelier Program courses in the FALL 2010 semester starts July 20, at 8:30 AM sharp. Ensure that you register early to avoid disappointment. The easiest and surest way to register is by phoning the Registrar's office directly - 613.727-0002 or 1.800.565-4723 having your course name(s) and section number(s), student number and credit card information at hand.  If registering for the Compressed Stream, make certain you register for ALL the courses in that semester.