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The Jan. 15 meeting came only four days after a special meeting of the BOA, where a report by comptroller general Tanner Tallon raised issues about executives’ expenses and hours in the office.
The Gee-Gees men’s basketball team saw their winning streak stretch to nine games as they won both their weekend match-ups.
Report highlights executives’ questionable credit card use, absence from office.
BOG vice-president resources Marc Joyal started his presentation by talking about how the U of O is facing an estimated $14.6-million deficit for the current fiscal year, a period that ends on April 30, 2017.
According to a memo sent to U of O staff from president Jacques Frémont, the university is facing a $15-million deficit this fiscal year and has been consulting with the heads of faculties and services to see how they can soften the blow.
Despite putting in a solid effort, the Gees couldn’t keep up with the sheer size and speed of McGill’s players and fell to the Martlets by a final score of 4–2.
Following question period, Caruso presented an emergency motion to the board which would have the SFUO officially oppose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s approval of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline and Enbridge’s Line 3.
Following this weekend series, the Gees hold a 5–5 record and are tied for third place in the RSEQ.
The rally was held in conjunction with a Nov. 29 hearing at the Supreme Court between the Clyde River Inuit and the Crown over a decision made by the National Energy Board that will allow companies to conduct seismic testing near Clyde River, Nunavut.
These holiday-themed concoctions will definitely put you in the mood for singing carols, putting up decorations, and wrapping presents.
How do you celebrate the holiday season? U of O students tell us about their personal family traditions.
The poem “I’ll (Not) Be Home For Christmas” is a direct juxtaposition of Indigenous and settler children’s lives.
Here are just a few things you can do to make your solitary holiday season a special one.
While the holiday season is known for shopping sales and fulfilling wish lists, make sure you spend time thinking of others in need too.
Now, should a student union wish to revoke its membership from the federation, a petition calling for a referendum on defederation must first receive signatures from 15 per cent of its members.
After MP Elizabeth May recently challenged her colleague’s use of the word “fart” in the House of Commons, the University of Ottawa’s BOG has announced it will follow suit.
On Dec. 5, University of Ottawa alumna Lisa Monchalin, the first Indigenous woman to graduate with a PhD in criminology in Canada, will be holding court at the Alex Trebek Alumni Hall.
Until the SFUO is in a better position to have the time and funds to properly manage a student bar, they should take a knee.
“Maybe relying on this argument during such a crap year like 2016 was a bad idea.”—Ganya Till, EDS president.
“This might not be enough, the SFUO should seriously consider handing out free puppies and lattes to get students involved at GAs.”—Emily Smith, third-year economics student.
The Minto Sports Complex played host to a real nail-biter on Sunday, Nov. 20, with the University of Ottawa women’s hockey team managing to sneak in a 4–3 shootout win against Carleton.
In the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 13, Amina-Sara Belahbib died following a collision on Highway 50 near Buckingham, Québec.
The U of O’s International Political and Policy Studies Student Association (IPPSSA) hosted their first Hug a Pug fundraiser outside of Father and Sons, an event that brought joy to students and locals alike.
It becomes more and more important that a greater number of students be given an effective voice—that means being able to vote on policy—and not just a passive role every year.
