Reading Time: 4 minutesThese vacation spots may not show up on TripAdvisor’s annual Top 25 travel destinations, but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored entirely.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Canadian passport has been ranked the sixth most flexible in the world. Find out about this and other traveling related timbits.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the upcoming induction of Jacques Frémont as the University of Ottawa’s new president in July, we take a look at some on-campus changes that Fulcrum contributors believe should come with this transition.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMore should be done to integrate a hands-on research experience with theory in classes. With this type of approach, it’s not necessary to choose between two inherently connected aspects of university.
Reading Time: 3 minutesMarketplace found that staff at several top restaurant chains were routinely pressured into wearing revealing uniforms. This is a travesty, and this is why the policy paper’s recommendations should be adopted as soon as possible.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGAs provide a much needed chance for student engagement Most of the time, it’s quite difficult not to be cynical about our student federation. The General Assemblies (GA) held by the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) alone tend to raise doubts as to the SFUO’s efficacy, as they have seen consistently low …
Reading Time: 5 minutesSoon the City will decide on how to use LeBreton Flats, and Fulcrum writers believe some options better than others—here are a few of the many options, brought to you by this week’s forum.
Reading Time: 3 minutesTaxpayers should pay for all child care The fuss over paying for the Trudeau family nannies is ridiculous because the public should have no say in the raising of Trudeau’s children. The ire generated by this issue is simply an indication of what’s wrong with the child care system in Canada. As Prime Minister Justin …
Reading Time: 3 minutesTransgender actors can connect more with the roles Solely transgender actors should be allowed to play transgender characters because they’ll be able to give a more authentic performance and produce better content. The actors who have personally experienced a situation bring a more personal connection, which results in a more real experience for viewers. Transgender …
Reading Time: 7 minutesAbout a 1/3 of the general public don’t trust genetically modified food. However, 9 out of 10 scientists say that they are perfectly safe. Who should you believe?
Reading Time: 2 minutesOntario’s break-up of Beer Store and LCBO monopoly way overdue The government of Ontario is moving to let grocery stores sell beer, in a plan to modernize alcohol sales in the province. Allowing more stores to sell beer is a good start, and with this move comes an opportune time to break up other government …
Reading Time: 2 minutesEarlier this year, Joe’s Crab Shack, a large restaurant chain in the U.S. eliminated the practice of tipping and increased the pay of its workers. As several other American restaurants have moved towards ending tipping, the future of this long held practice is being called into question. The idea of abolishing tipping shouldn’t be completely …
Reading Time: 4 minutesNo: a day off isn’t the same as real action There’s been a lot of talk around the upcoming 150th anniversary of Confederation in two years. However, this year marks several dates of global significances—the 100th anniversary of numerous First World War battles, such as the battle of Ypres. Each Nov. 11, we remember these …
Reading Time: 2 minutesRemoving cars and increasing other options can only improve downtown Many major cities struggle to find a balance between moving both cars and pedestrians around, including in Ottawa where it has been long debated whether it would be best for Sparks Street to reintroduce access for vehicles. However, not only should Sparks Street stay car …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat do phrases like “no artificial flavours” and “gluten free” have in common? They’re both nutrition myths that are running rampant in our society.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRecent attacks on citizenship threatens to divide Canadians Photo: CC, Jeff Nelson As the Canadian election drags on, citizenship has suddenly become a point of focus. This is in part due to the controversy over wearing niqabs at citizenship ceremonies, as well as the government’s move to strip convicted terrorists of their citizenship, and their …
Reading Time: 2 minutesJudge electoral candidates on policy instead of youthful folly Illustration: Reine Tejares The latest scandal to grip Canadian politics is the story of an individual who has proven himself utterly unfit to hold public office, by urinating in a cup. In somebody else’s cup, which he washed out with water. Several other Canadians have also shown …
Reading Time: 2 minutes“All opinion polls show a close race,” he said. “Historically close races have increased youth voter turnout rate for all demographics. This is the closest race ever.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesLast year, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the law that made doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients illegal, something that has already been legal in countries like the Netherlands since 2000. In recent years, European countries including the Netherlands have also made doctor-assisted suicide available for people suffering from mental illnesses as well …
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter the first general assembly of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) almost ended in flames and the second was somewhat of an apathetic flop, it seems as if our experiment with direct democracy has been rather unsuccessful. It shouldn’t be. If the GA has so far failed, that is probably because …
