Reading Time: < 1 minuteMcCrimmon, a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces, had previously served as MP for Kanata-Carleton from 2015 to 2021, representing many of the same constituents at the Federal level.
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Reading Time: 8 minutesThe University of Ottawa (UOSU) held its Board of Directors meeting on July 23, the fourth of the term. The seven-hour meeting included a student statement, the establishment of a communications commissioner, and a debate on the controversial freedom of expression motion.
Reading Time: 5 minutesI talked to many students who live in Kanata-Carleton because they just can’t find housing here on campus. They tell me stories about how they can’t find transit that’s reliable on time to campus. They’re leaving two, three hours early to get to class– sometimes they even miss class.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe way climate change impacts our agriculture and global food supply has always presented an existential threat. But food has always meant more than survival for us as human beings. It’s heavily integrated in our cultural practices and oftentimes our way of life.
Reading Time: < 1 minute“This is a role that I will work my absolute hardest at to create an environment where players and staff can have a safe environment to develop and succeed,” said McKeough. “I am humbled to take on this role and build upon the legacy of those who have worn the Garnet and Grey.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesOttawa’s own Gladstone Theatre has returned to its first full season since 2018-19. With an energetic selection of new shows, such as Tick,Tick…BOOM! and Steel Magnolias, local creativity and talent from around the city will be showcased.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen 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?
Reading Time: 10 minutesIn an interview with the Fulcrum, history professor Jan Grabowski discussed his research of falsified Wikipedia editing, the phenomenon of Holocaust distortion, and entering his 30th year of teaching.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing a killer act from Canadian sister-duo, Tegan and Sara, Death Cab for Cutie closed out the first weekend of Bluesfest ‘23 with a career-spanning set.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNext year’s tournament will exit Canada for the first time since 2020 and will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden. Ottawa will host the tournament the year after, which will run from December 26th, 2024 to January 5th, 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter 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.
Reading Time: 3 minutes…at every size the audience was filled with music lovers excited to see bands they follow or discover new artists.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith an impressive turnout of around 30,000 passionate country enthusiasts, the festival grounds buzzed excitedly as attendees dusted off their beloved country boots and adorned themselves with fashionable cowboy hats.
Reading Time: 9 minutes“I was unfortunately uncontested as was the operations commissioner and we only had two candidates for another role. And I think that is tragic, truly. I want to see more student engagement. I want to see those numbers go up in the voting, but also people will only show up to vote if there are candidates.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn June 10, I attended the Arts Court Open House Party, where I browsed through a street’s worth of artisan booths, enjoyed short films and curated exhibitions, and listened to a panel.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat do Shania Twain, Pitbull, Death Cab for Cutie and Mumford and Sons have in common? They’re all playing Ottawa Bluesfest 2023!
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn June 7, over 400 students from across the city came together at the University of Ottawa for a day of celebrating, sharing and teaching about what it means to be Black.
Reading Time: 2 minutesParts of the city remain under Tornado watch and even more are experiencing severe thunderstorms.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOttawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier announced the awarding of a $109 million grant for the University of Ottawa’s new Brain-Heart Interconnectome research project, one of the largest awarded grants in the University’s history.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn February, Puffin Books became the spotlight of controversy after announcing they were revising Roald Dahl’s children novels. However, the move is not only poor but performative.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn June 28, the Ontario government has announced a byelection date of July 27.
Reading Time: 4 minutesB.C. golfer Nick Taylor triumphed in the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto, beating out Tommy Fleetwood during a set of ‘sudden death’ holes. Taylor is the first Canadian to win the Open in 69 years.
Reading Time: 3 minutesNo, 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.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Little Mermaid, the live-action adaptation of the classic we all know and love was making waves years before it even came out. Finally released on May 29, the star-studded film had all the magic and excitement but its 1989 predecessor.
Reading Time: 11 minutesFollowing the resignation of Merrilee Fullerton in late March the provincial riding of Kanata-Carleton is heading to a by-election. The Fulcrum spoke with the Liberal Party candidate, Karen McCrimmon, the riding’s MP from 2015-2021 and her return to politics.
