Man faces voyeurism charge after early morning incident in Sandy Hill
In December, police reported investigating at least seven voyeurism incidents near U of O since October Ottawa police have charged a 31-year-old Gatineau... Read more.
U of O suspends operations in Iran, launches travel registry amid COVID-19 spread
University suspended operations in China back in January The University of Ottawa said on Wednesday that it has launched an international travel registry... Read more.
U of O students, profs confront administration on mental health at town hall
Attendees share personal experiences, push for more services, changes to academic policies, intersectional approach Content warning: Suicide, sexual... Read more.
U of O launches self-identification questionnaire to collect data on equity and diversity efforts
Users can anonymously self-identify gender, Indigeneity, racialization, disability, LGBTQIA2S+ preference, and language The University of Ottawa has... Read more.
Liberal Lucille Collard wins Ottawa-Vanier provincial byelection
Collard is a French school board trustee and lawyer who has lived in riding for 35 years French school board trustee Lucille Collard has won the provincial... Read more.
U of O president Jacques Frémont reappointed for second term
Frémont became head of university in 2016, will hold position until 2026 Content warning: Suicide University of Ottawa president Jacques Frémont... Read more.
U of O should collect race-based data and improve training for security, investigation finds
Independent investigation comes after Black student carded, handcuffed by Protection Services in June 2019 The University of Ottawa should collect... Read more.
Gatineau police end field search for missing U of O student, investigation still active
Student Jonathan Blanchette missing since early February Gatineau police have ended the field search for University of Ottawa student Jonathan... Read more.
Bluesfest drops 2020 lineup led by Rage Against the Machine, Alanis Morissette
Annual festival runs from July 9–19 at Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats The lineup for Ottawa Bluesfest just dropped, and the diverse list of top performers set... Read more.
Number of student sugar babies down at the U of O, dating site says
Number of Gee-Gees on Seeking Arrangement drops from 703 in 2018 to 414 in 2019, report finds The number of sugar babies at the University of Ottawa dropped... Read more.
UOSU developing strategic plan to improve campus mental health services
Plan will be outlined by advocacy commissioner in report, BOD to review report for approval in mid-March Content warning: Suicide The University of... Read more.
Office of Ombudsperson looks to increase student levy through referendum
Semesterly fee would rise to $1.50 for undergraduate students The Office of the Ombudsperson is looking to increase its student levy in the upcoming... Read more.
Students demand action on improving U of O’s mental health system at town hall
Students highlight anti-psychiatry exhibit, need for mental health training for professors at town hall for faculty of arts Content warning:... Read more.
U of O, Carleton BOG student reps seek funding boost for mental health systems
Undergraduate governors call current resources available to students ‘inadequate’ Content warning: Suicide Student representatives on the Board of... Read more.
U of O president acknowledges mental health ‘crisis’ in wake of student death
University set to hold town hall this month, looking to partner with local hospitals Content warning: Suicide University of Ottawa president Jacques... Read more.
Gatineau police searching for missing U of O student
Gatineau police are searching for a University of Ottawa student who has been missing since last week, the school confirmed on Tuesday. Student... Read more.
U of O confirms student death
A University of Ottawa student has died over the weekend, the school’s administration says. “On behalf of the University of Ottawa, I offer my deepest... Read more.
U of O to renovate buildings on Lees campus, build pedestrian link to LRT
Construction on project expected to get underway by September The University of Ottawa is planning to start renovations on the five buildings on the Lees... Read more.
Gee-Gees pull major upset over No. 1 ranked Ravens in Capital Hoops Classic
Gees men’s basketball team wins game in last minute thanks to Epistola free throws The Gee-Gees men’s basketball team pulled a major upset on Friday... Read more.
Police still searching for suspect in Sandy Hill voyeurism investigation
Investigators asking for public’s help identifying man seen looking into women’s windows Police are still searching for the suspect in a voyeurism... Read more.
UOSU unveils details of upcoming general elections
Seven executive positions up for grabs, 22 seats on the Board of Directors The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) has announced the details of... Read more.
Green Party candidate for Ottawa-Vanier byelection focusing on improving transit, housing
Koczwarski brings experience in engineering and city planning, prioritizing fighting climate change This interview is part of our series of articles... Read more.
NDP candidate for Ottawa-Vanier byelection focuses on tackling homelessness
Djilane hopes to address issues around affordable education, youth engagement This interview is part of our series of articles profiling the Ottawa-Vanier... Read more.
Liberal candidate for Ottawa-Vanier byelection looks to prioritize voices of youth
Collard brings experience as a government lawyer, school board trustee This interview is part of our series of articles profiling the Ottawa-Vanier... Read more.
PC candidate for Ottawa-Vanier byelection says he’ll bring better representation to riding
Mayangi brings experience in community engagement, youth mentorship This interview is part of our series of articles profiling the Ottawa-Vanier candidates... Read more.