A year ago, Mesri wanted to surprise her mom with an appointment with a Canadian henna artist but found the prices too steep. In that moment, she decided to start her own henna business. She had two goals: to be more affordable for people and to be an ethical business owner.
When people think of starting a business, they usually think of it as something you need skills to do. Andy Lian thinks otherwise. For him, starting his business, CaptureOttawa, was an opportunity to learn skills he felt would be useful to him later in life.
It is important to remember that business doesn’t necessarily have to be a full time thing and you don’t have to drop out of university to become the next Apple. Business is as much a mindset as it is running an actual company.
Balancing school and work has not always been easy. Despite the pressure, Pham encourages anyone interested in pursuing a career in the music industry or any passion to just go for it.
“My program talked a lot about other aspects of development but I felt it never quite touched on disability studies. That was the intersection between my program and my life/passion.”
Graduate from U of O goes viral for his creative recipes involving cucumbers
23-year-old CEO and U of O student Drayton Mulindabigwi describes his journey — and the journey of his innovation firm, The Novas Group — to Fulcrum staff writer Fejiro Mejire.
Today’s medical facilities, research centers, and public health initiatives depend heavily on the effective and seamless operation of healthcare management.
Why has watching sports and gambling ads become a homogenous experience?
Collecting government subsidies then annually laying off thousands of employees should be criminal.
President-elect of student union says “It’s a slap in the face to students who are activists and advocates and vocal about it.”
This approaching by-election includes nine referendum questions, one being whether or not the Student Union should open a bar. Lukas Redmond shares his thoughts on the Pub Levy referendum question he brought.
We have lost access to one of our more accessible places to post new articles, share story call-outs, and ultimately engage with our audience.
During frosh, there was a small protest in front of RBC’s booth at the Clubs and Wellness Fair. Protester Sarah Donnelly shares her story.
City of Ottawa staff are projecting a $6.6 million deficit by the end of 2023
When touring artists do come to Canada, it feels like a the-stars-are-aligning, once-in-a-lifetime event. In some ways, it is…but why?
After the screening, Cho continued the conversation on Chinatown off-screen by bringing together local artists and folks with close ties to Ottawa’s Chinatown to the front of the room for a panel discussion.
No, it’s not Ryan Reynolds. Or Snoop Dogg. Or The Weeknd. The Ottawa Senators sale was a long, drawn-out, public process that enticed many celebrities to tack their names onto bids – but the Sens finally have a new owner.
The announcement came at a time when Netflix was already losing subscribers. Only time will tell if the move will benefit Netflix or leave it worse-off than before.
As the physical mediums in which contemporary artists operate are turning digital, so is the art market.
Gen Z and millennials are putting their social and political values first when choosing where to work
“Being in Sandy Hill comes with the university, but it also comes with the local residents as well,” said Collective Growers co-founder, Karen Nguyen.
Though COVID-19 has resulted in lost opportunities for many, several innovative U of O students have cultivated businesses for themselves while taking virtual courses.
“To help local businesses, customers should opt for ordering directly with the restaurant for pickup, or choose a delivery service that promotes local businesses, charges restaurants less and that treats its drivers more ethically.”
With the recent reversion to ‘Stage 2’ lockdowns, local Ottawa businesses are being left in the dust. Atop of decreased student presence and navigating virtual services, how are these businesses adjusting?
