Beating the heat at this year’s Ottawa BluesFest
2018 lineup sees former U of O talent, international stars For anyone who’s been in Ottawa lately, you’ve probably felt the high temperatures that have... Read more.
Former U of O hockey players found not guilty of sexual assault
Verdict comes after witness testimonies at February trial Former Gee-Gees David Foucher, and Guillaume Donovan were found not guilty of sexual assault charges... Read more.
National Arts Centre’s Young Artist Program turns 20
U of O alumnus Bryan Wagorn talks working with the NAC to conducting at the Metropolitan Opera This June, the National Arts Centre (NAC), stage to some of... Read more.
U of O alumnus releases debut rock album
Ottawa band Fools of Love talk studio process, upcoming show On Friday June 1, Ottawa-based indie rock band Fools of Love released their first full-length... Read more.
Byward Market’s favourite dessert turns 40
Join the celebration with free BeaverTails on June 1 What’s your favourite flavour of BeaverTails? Is it the classic Maple, or the Cinnamon & Sugar? For... Read more.
Former UOHS doctor faced with 80 plus charges of sexual assault, voyeurism
40 more women have come forward since February with charges against Nadon On Friday May 4, former University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS) doctor Vincent... Read more.
Mariano De Marinis sentenced to nine month jail term
Former Kavali nightclub manager sentenced following sexual assault trial Former Kavali manager, Mariano De Marinis, who was convicted of sexual assault in... Read more.
U of O residence leases should be extended to May 1
Current gap leaves students scrambling, adds unnecessary strain Finding an apartment is never an easy task, especially if you’re a first-year student... Read more.
I’m stuck in Ottawa for the summer: So that’s how my life’s going
Top ten places to find me this summer in no particular order Today as I was walking down the street, a man walked past me and just burped. This is my home for... Read more.
U of O student first openly transgender Ottawa-Vanier NDP candidate
Local activist Lyra Evans committed to housing first approach, mental health programs On March 25, 2018, the New Democratic Party (NDP) nominated an openly... Read more.
U of O students demand university postpone residence move-out day
Students, members of SFUO set to meet with Housing Service to discuss options Students have come together to create a petition in response to the University... Read more.
Women in politics event highlights need for intersectionality
UONDP hosts multi-partisan discussion to bridge the gaps in political representation As it stands, 27 per cent of seats in the House of Commons are occupied... Read more.
U of O Supermileage team unveil eco-vehicle at Design Day
Students set to compete internationally in Shell-Eco Marathon in April On March 29, the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering hosted its third... Read more.
Students continue studying, writing papers after finals season
University administration suggests sleep, binging Netflix as possible cures The end of the school year has brought about many unwelcome effects for some... Read more.
The SFUO needs a long-term livestream plan
Federation can’t rely on only one person in coming years On Sunday, March 25, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board of... Read more.
U of O residence leases should be extended to May 1
Current gap leaves students scrambling, adds unnecessary strain Finding an apartment is never an easy task, especially if you’re a first-year student trying... Read more.
Five ways to help global warming, according to an environmentalist
Award-winning author and scientist Dave Robertson answers your burning questions On March 28, 2018, the Tomato sat down with Dave Robertson, author of Nobel... Read more.
Heckle: Midterms in April
Students are busy with final papers, getting ready for exams and worrying what we’ll do with our summers, and beyond. Many students are seeing their... Read more.
Three unconventional scholarships you didn’t know about
Students face plenty of stress when it comes to paying for school and associated costs, and admission scholarships and merit bursaries don’t always benefit... Read more.
March BOA sees BDS motion fail, online voting pass
Meeting marks third defeat of BDS motion at the U of O On Sunday March 25, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held their monthly Board... Read more.
U of O prof explores freight on transit’s effect on greenhouse gases
Study explores relationship between public transport and pollution, looks to other cities for guidelines With light-rail transit (LRT) infrastructure... Read more.
Loblaws launches cricket flour in sustainability effort
U of O prof talks micro-livestock as agent for environmental change Earlier this month, Loblaws began a nation-wide rollout of cricket flour, bringing the... Read more.
U of O student creates mobile app with Matchups
Resonator allows users to discover their compatibility with friends Prince Nimoh, a first-year electrical engineering and physics student at the University of... Read more.
University of Ottawa Heart Institute opens new facilities
New attachments include emergency room, link to Ottawa Civic Hospital The University of Ottawa Heart Institute has just opened its “most significant... Read more.
U of O student launches sustainability campaign on World Water Day
H2Ottawa brings reusable water bottles to campus vending machines This week, skip the can of Coke and buy an aluminum water bottle from the vending machine... Read more.