Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study by Ian Coleman, an associate professor of the school of epidemiology and public health at the University of Ottawa, has found that lower levels of prenatal stress can reduce the risk of behavioural issues in children.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery year, new players join the Gee-Gees squad and add something unique to make the team better. The only difference this year is one of the players isn’t human—but it will make a big difference.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFulcrum staff members share their favourite ways to stay fit on campus.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn response to Barron’s admittance to the U of O, students in the Faculty of Law decided to send a clear message to the administration that they do not want Barrons on campus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe week will feature perennial favourites such as Camp Fortune and FEDStock, this year being headlined by American hip-hop artist French Montana, along with a slew of other events such as a bike rave, club nights, and cultural celebrations.
Reading Time: 2 minutesKelly was recognized for her local volunteer work with foster children in the Ottawa community and her international volunteer work in Uganda this past April.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is the second time that the trial of Foucher and Donovan has been delayed. Initially slotted to begin in August of 2016, the proceedings were delayed at the request of one of the defence attorneys due to a family emergency.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFriends described Brennan as fearless, full of life, adventurous, passionate, and a traveler who loved to explore new places and different cultures, having visited more than 20 countries during her short life. She also had a deep love for animals and classical music.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA shooting took place in Sandy Hill early on Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to the Ottawa Police Department. A 21-year-old male suffered gunshot wounds and had to be taken to the hospital. The injuries were described as “non-life threatening.” The shooting happened at Templeton and Blackburn at 1:54 a.m., and the police say they received many …
Reading Time: 5 minutesA look at how the football, rugby, and soccer teams are shaping up for the year.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Boyd continues to add to an impressive coaching resume, the Gee-Gees rugby program is in good hands for years to come.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSome deeply unhappy with tuition hikes, others see a way forward On Monday, May 29, the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) passed a budget that saw tuition hikes rise for the 12th consecutive year. Tensions ran high between students and board members, with the public eventually being ushered out by Protection Services prior …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNo workers injured in the accident at LRT eastern entrance On the morning of April 26 emergency responders were on the scene near the University of Ottawa, as the cab of a construction crane fell sideways near the eastern entrance of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) at Waller Street and Laurier Avenue. According to Rideau …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Saturday, March 25, the body of University of Ottawa student Jérémy Michael Gauvin was removed from his apartment in Ottawa. Gauvin’s parents were notified of their son’s death the following day by Ottawa and Oakville police.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to Kiera Brant, the idea for the portal came about in early 2013, around the time that the Idle No More movement began to pick up steam.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the rise of populist politics and a growing anti-globalization angst, immigration has become a hot-button issue once again.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile the country is gearing up for a massive celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, it’s also important to note the accomplishments of Indigenous peoples before 1867.
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow I made it to Miami on $160 a month.
Reading Time: 2 minutesARC is the culmination of four years of study in the BFA, and it’s the last chance for undergrads to display their artistic talent before the end of their university careers.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re stuck in Ottawa this summer, here are a few interesting events you can check out.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA selection of personal immigration stories from our staff.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe show expanded from traditional poetry, giving way to performance art that emphasizes phonetic sounds and primordial vocalizations over conventional language.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite the loss of super-stars Wendel and Baines, the future still looks bright for the Gees going forward, with a big recruiting class this year.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the U-Pass and health plan being the two biggest budget lines under the purview of the SFUO, it’s worth asking: should the university administration step in and clean up the mess that their students have made?
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I think the very fact that we’re here means that we understand…the intersections between class and other various forms of discrimination,”—Kathryn LeBlanc
