An Ottawa psychologist on managing seasonal affective disorder
Dr. Zinatelli recommends investing time in finding individualized treatment plans from professionals Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of... Read more.
U of O president gives updates on mental health, anti-racism efforts
Mental health town halls to be held in coming months, second part of racism investigation being released soon, president says Content Warning:... Read more.
‘You’re swimming upstream’: Students highlight gaps in U of O’s mental health system
Students push for lower wait times, more specialized counsellors, and better training for professors Content warning: Suicide On Dec. 6, 2019, phones... Read more.
U of O suspends operations in China due to spread of coronavirus
All university-sponsored travel to China and all programming involving China suspended The University of Ottawa announced on Friday that they will... Read more.
U of O discouraged Gee-Gees social media accounts from posting about Bell Let’s Talk
Athletes given permission to post Bell Let’s Talk content on individual social media accounts instead The University of Ottawa’s Sports Services... Read more.
Anti-psychiatry exhibit ‘hurtful’ and ‘outrageous’ but won’t be taken down, U of O president says
Frémont cites concerns of drawing national attention to the exhibit’s ‘propaganda’ in decision The president of the University of Ottawa said a... Read more.
Students protest Scientology linked anti-psychiatry exhibit at U of O
Students also express frustration with school’s handling of situation Dozens of University of Ottawa students spent hours on Wednesday protesting outside... Read more.
Ottawa city council declares a housing and homelessness emergency
Motion brought by Catherine McKenney, city councillor for Somerset ward City council voted unanimously on Wednesday to declare an affordable housing and... Read more.
Province calls Ottawa-Vanier byelection for late February
Byelection also called in Orléans, both to be held on Feb. 27 The provincial government has called a byelection in Ottawa-Vanier, which includes Sandy Hill... Read more.
Students condemn Scientology linked anti-psychiatry exhibit at U of O
Group of students launches petition calling for the university to ban Church of Scientology from campus Content warning: Suicide Hundreds of University... Read more.
Your guide to the student housing hunt
It’s that time of the year again when everyone is looking for a place to live. Renting can be a nightmare for many, but to every problem, there’s a... Read more.
U of O Healthcare Symposium marks 10 years
One-day conference focuses on interdisciplinary field of health The 10th edition of the University of Ottawa Healthcare Symposium (UOHS) was held on... Read more.
UOSU adds president to executive structure at BOD meeting
Student services commissioner also being added, bringing executive to seven people The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) voted to shift its... Read more.
U of O launches scholarship to honour victims of Iran plane crash
Iranian Students Memorial Scholarship will be given annually to Iranian students who demonstrate financial need The University of Ottawa has launched a... Read more.
Updated: Most of Rideau Canal Skateway now open
Seven-kilometre stretch runs from Somerset Street to Carleton University Ever wanted to swap your commute to class or work on the roads or rails for a trip... Read more.
Dear Di: Dating Dos and Don’ts
Dear Di, It’s a new year and a new me and I’m looking for a new partner. I’ve got a few dates lined up in the next couple of weeks, but honestly,... Read more.
Victims of Iran plane crash honoured at Parliament Hill vigil
Eight of the 176 victims killed in Wednesday’s crash were Ottawa residents, including three U of O students Freezing temperatures didn’t stop hundreds... Read more.
Updated: Three U of O students killed in Ukrainian plane crash in Iran
176 people were killed on flight bound for Kyiv, including 63 Canadians Three University of Ottawa students are among the 176 people killed in a plane... Read more.
Downtown shooting leaves one dead, three in hospital, police say
Incident took place on Gilmour Street on Wednesday morning A shooting in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday morning has left one person dead and three... Read more.
U of O gives notice of potential privacy breach impacting 188 people
Password protected laptop stolen from employee’s vehicle in November The University of Ottawa has given notice of a potential privacy breach... Read more.
Letter: Actions speak louder than words when it comes to supporting the mental health of students
Instead of sending out mass emails, listen to student concerns Content warning: Suicide Dear Editor, I want to talk about the conversation around... Read more.
Editorial: U of O admin must take immediate action on improving mental health services
Content warning: Suicide We shouldn’t be reporting that at least four University of Ottawa students have died in the past eight months — it’s a... Read more.
U of O makes ancillary fees mandatory for winter term after SCI quashed
Province files leave to appeal last month’s Divisional Court of Ontario ruling The University of Ottawa is making ancillary fees students could opt... Read more.
After four deaths in a year, U of O students demand changes to mental health services
Circulating petition seeks roundtable with stakeholders, hiring of more staff, increased training for professors Content warning: Mental health,... Read more.
Province fighting court ruling quashing Student Choice Initiative
Divisional Court of Ontario ruled policy ‘inconsistent’ with autonomous governance of universities The provincial government is looking to appeal last... Read more.