Reading Time: 2 minutesKevin Page, Canada’s former and first Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO)—responsible for providing independant financial analysis to parliament—gave a talk to students on Nov. 23 at the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) building on his time as the PBO, and his hopes for Canada’s future and tell his story.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJacques Frémont, a lawyer and president of Quebec’s human rights commission will succeed Allan Rock as the 30th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa will be offering up its Ian G. Scott courtroom, free of charge, for hearings to determine refugee status.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrong early offensive pressure has been the key to many victories for the Gees team, and nothing changed against the Ravens.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith a tough win, the Gee-Gees would have to outwork Western, which is something they accomplished—for three quarters.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa has become the first university in Canada to sign the Montreal Carbon Pledge, and the second in the world after the University of California.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMore choice but could come at a cost, says U of O prof Beer will be sold in select grocery stores across Ontario, starting this December. Before this, only the Beer Store and LCBO were allowed to sell beer in Ontario. Thirteen chains were selected by the province to sell beer through a competitive bidding …
Reading Time: 2 minutesSFUO says it’s open to changes Some students are calling on the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) to reform its clubs system, which has received criticism from some clubs about some communications and funding procedures. The 175 clubs range from rock climbing to starcraft—there’s even a quidditch club. “There are different guidelines …
Reading Time: 3 minutesTwice every school year, the Fulcrum gives out Cavalry Awards for the best Gee-Gee athletics have to offer.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) said in a statement release to the Fulcrum that the University of Ottawa is investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred within a student-run club. Contrary to a statement put out by the university yesterday pertaining to “misconduct”, the SFUO says “varsity athletes” are involved.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Nov. 24, the University of Ottawa released a statement regarding an internal review related to a “misconduct” within a student-run club
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) is at the centre of a social media firestorm resulting from the suspension of an on-campus yoga program.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Gees avenged their loss with a convincing 4-1 win, in a performance that solidified their place atop the provincial regular season standings.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe men’s team looked to exact the same punishment on the winless Thunderbirds following the blowout in the women’s game.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa received strong criticism following its Facebook post offering condolences to the victims of the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris that killed 129.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa’s Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) is demanding the removal of Robert Head, its representative on the university’s Board of Governors (BOG), it said in a statement released on Nov. 16.
Reading Time: 3 minutesMireille Gervais, director of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Student Rights’ Centre (SRC), has raised concerns about the amount of training regarding sexual violence on campus that members of the upper administration are receiving.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGee-Gees women’s hockey once again teamed up with Breast Cancer Action Ottawa, dedicating all of Sunday’s “Pink the Rink” match proceeds to the charitable organization.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the Gee-Gees men, being the number one team in the nation means every competitor has the game circled on their calendars, looking to take their shot at the best.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA study commissioned by the University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy project from Nanos Research Inc. looked at Canadians’ attitudes to climate policy and in hopes of garnering acceptance and support for energy development for renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn most leagues, using video review during the game is a no-go, so coaches are starting to use photographs to analyze players’ position to prepare a winning play.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStudents raise concerns over lack of motions, while SFUO says it’ll stick with GAs The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held its third General Assembly (GA) and, while it was held on campus, it failed to meet quorum. The event was held in Marion Hall on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. The …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a second by-election Anne-Emilie Hebert, sole candidate for president of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO), received 100 yes votes and 86 no votes on whether she should be elected, according to a Facebook post by the SFUO. The SFUO website had not been updated at the time of publication. The …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Garnet and Grey women carried their momentum into the final period, effectively putting the game away with a two-on-one goal by Roxanne Rioux, pushing Ottawa’s lead to 4-2.
Reading Time: 2 minutesResearch by University of Ottawa Professor Holly Johnson found that a number of women who reported sexual violence were deterred by the Ottawa Police’s response to violence against women. Johnson’s study was featured during the Shine the Light campaign, which aims to raise awareness of violence against women, at city hall on Nov. 4.
