Waller Street Brewing redefines ‘perfect summer bar’
Approachable, local craft brewing just around the corner We can all picture the perfect summer bar—a place with a nice patio, available seats, and a drink... Read more.
Massive sinkhole forces evacuation of downtown area
Sinkhole on Rideau-Sussex corner causes gas leak, power outage A large sinkhole has formed just east of the Rideau Street and Sussex Drive intersection, in... Read more.
LRT magnetic field could interfere with science equipment
University, City to measure impact of light rail on U of O facilities upon its completion While construction of the new light rail transit (LRT) campus... Read more.
Student union protests tuition hikes at BOG meeting
Meeting centers on 11th consecutive tuition hike, growing university deficit The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) held their annual budget... Read more.
How to stay fit for the summer
Maintaining your perfect summer bod can be a daunting task, but the Tomato is here to help. Working out can be fun if you do it right, and with this list we... Read more.
It’s time to shift the dialogue on safe injection sites
Supervised injection services give users stepping stone needed to seek treatment With a proposal and consultations in progress to create a safe injections... Read more.
U of O falls short on diversity in nominating Canada Research Chairs
Former chair, U of O prof calls for change to ‘systemic discrimination problem’ The University of Ottawa has failed to meet all four equity targets in... Read more.
Woman sexually assaulted in Sandy Hill
Police search for white male suspect Ottawa police are looking for a male suspect who they say sexually assaulted a woman in her early 20s in Sandy Hill on... Read more.
KÄSE brings ‘punk rock for sissies’ to Ottawa’s music scene
U of O students stay authentic with first EP, look forward to future tour Three University of Ottawa students released a five-track EP titled Loudness: Live... Read more.
Letter to the editor: Rape culture is a social reality
The term culture is in no way controversial; it is just a word that denotes customs, traditions, and beliefs held by a sub-population. However, when someone... Read more.
How students might lose $3,000
As any student knows, the last thing we need is to lose money. I’m not talking about tuition, student loans, fees, the cost of books, and everything else;... Read more.
Ghomeshi witnesses wanted to be the ‘perfect victims’
One-dimensional view of abuse pressures victims, factor in omissions on the stand After fallen CBC star Jian Ghomeshi was found not guilty on all sexual... Read more.
BOA meeting looks to address disciplinary committee findings
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa’s (SFUO) recent Board of Administration (BOA) meeting offered some insight into the SFUO’s response to a... Read more.
Ghomeshi case shows we have much to learn about how to treat sexual assault victims
Victim stereotypes take centre stage in final verdict The long-awaited verdict in the Jian Ghomeshi case was released on Thursday March 24,, and the former... Read more.
General Assembly fails to meet quorum for fourth time in a row
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) hosted its fourth General Assembly (GA) Tuesday night in Marion Auditorium. There were six motions up... Read more.
Former U of O professor Rancourt’s appeal in civil suit dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal by former University of Ottawa professor Denis Rancourt to overturn their decision in the civil suit... Read more.
U of O files defence alleging men’s hockey team members had sex while other players watched
University’s statement says some players ‘played a role in the activity’ The University of Ottawa has filed a statement of defence in response to a... Read more.
Former U of O student killed in ‘brazen’ robbery in Toronto
Zaher “Zach” Nourreddine a 25-year-old former University of Ottawa student has died in hospital after he was violently robbed in the area of... Read more.
U of O profs take university to court over admin pay raises
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) is asking for judicial review regarding raises given to two senior university... Read more.
U of O profs take university to court over admin pay raises
The Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) is asking for judicial review regarding raises given to two senior university... Read more.
‘Suspicious package’ found in Rideau Centre deemed safe by police
The Ottawa Police evacuated an area of the Rideau Centre after receiving call at 12:15 pm about a “suspicious package”, but said the area was safe a few... Read more.
SFUO says U of O investigation involves alleged sexual assault within student-run club
‘The university’s Sports Services is implicated’: Student fed The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) said in a statement release to... Read more.
U of O launches internal review regarding ‘misconduct’ in student-run club
Ottawa police contacted but no charges laid On Nov. 24, the University of Ottawa released a statement regarding an internal review related to a... Read more.
SFUO comes under fire for yoga program’s suspension, garners international attention
Yoga teacher says suspension came from concerns of cultural appropriation The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) is at the center of a... Read more.
U of O student goes public with sexual assault story, saying police closed case on Nov. 4
Ottawa police say not all ‘avenues had been exhausted’, investigation ongoing Former University of Ottawa student Mélodie Morin has gone public with... Read more.