Reading Time: 10 minutesAmong the general population, voluntourism has a positive connotation in the sense that rather than just having fun, people are also making an effort to help others. But among people who study the field or are experts in the area of international development, there’s a lot more skepticism.
Reading Time: 2 minutesElections Canada has been taking their Democracy Week from coast to coast talking to students about democracy and the democratic process
Reading Time: 3 minutesTwo Canadians wrongfully linked to Innocence of Muslims, South Korean navy fires shots towards North Korean fishing vessels, CLASSE not satisfied by tuition hike cancellation, and Supreme Court of Canada supports Vancouver prostitution challenge
Reading Time: 2 minutesMany students in Canada were trying to make enough money to sustain themselves throughout an eight-month period of studies, but, for the most part, the jobs were not there.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn November 2012, the organization will hand out its first ever Innovator Award at the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards, to be held in Saint John, N.B. The honour will be given to a pioneer of the folk community.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent years, the University of Ottawa has expanded its online presence to include Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest, with an aim to be more in touch with the student body.
Reading Time: 2 minutesI share an office with a proud Muslim woman, and when I asked her what she thought of depicting Muhammed in any way, shape, or form, her answer was incredibly simple: You don’t do it.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere are plenty of ways to get your puck fix this winter; just follow the flow chart below to figure out which is best for you.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJust like that, I was transported to the world of chickpeas and moral superiority that vegetarians inhabit.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn short: We’re pretty into ourselves.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesMcGill University PhD candidate Katie Pagnucco worries that Marois doesn’t respect or even want anglophone students in the province. Pagnucco is right to worry. Marois has been vocal about her intentions to introduce francophone policies that won’t be good for English speakers.
Reading Time: 4 minutesTania Semper is a self-proclaimed “luxury lifestyle expert” and the creative mind behind eFashionista. She shared some insight on the importance of having dreams and determination, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada has always been known for its peacekeeping political stance. This country has been referred to as an “honest broker” in its past relations with the Middle East. What does this sudden development between Canada and Iran mean regarding the future of this diplomatic tradition?
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe know that there is no more money coming for the system, so we have to get smarter in how we use the money we have, and a lot of that requires redesigning the system so that there are better efficiencies and accountability measures, and that we actually improve access to such things as preventive care and primary care.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr. Anna Reid is taking over the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), but what exactly is the CMA?
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Canadian democracy, I would argue, has reached its greatest hour of need,” said Obert Madondo.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRegardless of political finger-pointing or posturing, the events that transpired in Montreal are a tragedy. No matter how careful we are to tone down our rhetoric or find common ground in the wake of a crisis, there will always be individuals whose motivations we cannot fully understand.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPremature ejaculation—it’s a problem. As hilarious as the song “Jizz in my Pants” is, it’s the opposite of funny when you’ve already come but your partner’s nips have barely even peaked.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe ultimate abuse is using profanity where it is absolutely not necessary, simply because someone can’t be bothered with finding a more articulate expression. Don’t get me wrong, nothing feels better than dropping an F-bomb in frustrating situations, but there is a time and a place.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOttawa’s ninth annual House of Paint festival brought together hip-hop artists, graffiti writers, DJs, and local vendors under the Dunbar Bridge to celebrate urban arts and culture from Sept. 13–16.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Obesity isn’t the kind of thing where one day you wake up and you’re fat.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt seems that young adults today are suffering from the Peter Pan Complex. This pop-psychology term alludes to our avoidance of growing up. But our generation’s obsession with youth has transformed into something far beyond Neverland or any childhood tale.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Canadian government announced on Sept. 6 that it will no longer defend Quebec’s asbestos-mining industry, a decision that was based on a campaign promise made by the recently elected Parti Québécois (PQ) government to stop the mining of the carcinogen.
Reading Time: 3 minutesLouise Goddard is a hypnotherapst, but no, she isn’t going to swing a pendulum in your face and tell you you’re getting sleepy.
