Fulcrum intern Elyse Barker delves into the perspectives of two individuals whose insights shed light on the invaluable role the ByWard Market plays in enriching the lives of students.
Fulcrum intern Elyse Barker delves into the perspectives of two individuals whose insights shed light on the invaluable role the ByWard Market plays in enriching the lives of students.
No worker should be injured, made sick, or die just because they had to make a living.
We know that prevention is better than cure. The government should be proactive and do more to solve this problem before it gets even worse.
The plastics we commonly use are produced from petroleum and go into the manufacturing of a large quantity of goods. They are a main source of pollution.
The globe celebrated a tremendous milestone in 2022: child mortality rates reached an all-timelow, with a 50% reduction in fatalities among children under the age of five since 2000. Thisaccomplishment demonstrates the value of investing in health and education. Despite theseachievements, 4.9 million children die each year from avoidable causes, highlighting thecontinuous need for action. …
Why has watching sports and gambling ads become a homogenous experience?
After news broke that the NCAA is reportedly removing restrictions on CHL players playing in the NCAA, we take a look at the possible ramifications for U SPORTS hockey.
After studying for five years at the University of Ottawa as a disabled student, I think it fair to say that it isn’t the pillar of accessibility. Yes, most buildings on campus have at least one wheelchair-friendly entrance, and the U of O’s Student Academic Success Service promises to meet student accomodations…but is it enough?
I’m writing to address two recent stories in The Fulcrum where fires in properties that are owned or managed by Smart Living Properties have been referenced. I appreciate the opportunity to shed light on the events surrounding these unfortunate incidents.
Bill C-63 adds fuel to the fire of already heated debates on Parliament Hill. On Feb. 26 2024, the long-awaited Bill C-63 (or the Online Harms Act) was tabled by the Liberal government, nearly three years after the party’s initial promise for further online safety legislation during their 2021 election campaign.
I fear that the unusual temperatures will become the new normal. Even worse, but hardly surprising, no one seems to care.The Canal is dying, and so are we.
Not only do they teach us what words to say, but also how to say them. They have the power to twist our words and in this case, make us doubt what we heard.
Germans have a word for men who pee sitting down: Sitzpinklers. I have a word for them too: heroes.
Taylor Swift is known as one of the world’s most influential woman, but over twenty years ago, the same was said about Princess Diana.
Collecting government subsidies then annually laying off thousands of employees should be criminal.
If you want out of your lease you must find someone to take your lease, but if your apartment burns down — your landlord owes you nothing!
The social sciences have a reputation for bleak job prospects, but it’s worth it to study what you’re passionate about.
Walking during the winter in Canada’s capital city is no easy feat, and Ottawan’s lives are worse because of it.
Those of us who have seemingly unlimited access to TikTok need to check our privilege at the door and have some perspective.
Food insecurity is on the rise and what is the administration doing about it? Not much!
It’s never too late to start preparing, and the City of Ottawa’s Office of Emergency Management is here to help!
If the university wants to pride itself worthy to attend. It needs to be ready to accommodate demand and protect those who chose to do so.
I call on the institution to proactively support its students, fostering spaces for open discourse and ensuring classrooms are safe environments for students to bridge academic concepts with real-world events without fear of suppression.
The suspension of Dr. Yipeng Ge is unfortunately one of many cases of silencing Palestinian activism across Canada.
Canada has a real vaping problem; and something’s got to change as this is becoming a dire situation.