UOttawa Professor Promotes Political Violence

 It has become clear that the radical left in Canada is as committed to violence as groups like Diagonal—the ultimate boogieman of right-wing racist violence. The main difference is that the radical left academics are in the open, and their disturbing manifestations of presence are more tolerated. The pro-Palestinian protests

Which University to Choose in Ottawa: A Comprehensive Overview

 Selecting the right university for further studies is a pivotal moment in every student's life. With a multitude of factors to consider, from the course offerings to the overall campus culture, this decision can feel overwhelmingly complex. It becomes all the more intricate when you consider the array of high-caliber

OSSTF’s Rachel Robillard says, “the student is at the epicentre of what we do everyday.”

 Ontario has one of the best secondary and post-secondary school systems in the world. While teachers are well compensated and negotiate with the province annually over wages and benefits, the same cannot be said for all ‘education workers’ — the educational assistants, continuing education teachers, instructors, psychologists, secretaries, speech-language pathologists,

His students call him professor: Alp Oran on an unfair dichotomy between university educators.

 All tomorrow’s innovators, doctors, and scientists start their higher education journey somewhere. For most, a large part of that beginning is in a undergraduate lab, learning the practical skills necessary to further their education.  Who teaches these students these important skills? It varies from university to university, but often lab

First annual showcase Emergent celebrates emerging artists

 The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and the University of Ottawa present Emergent: MFA Graduate Work from the University of Ottawa Department of Visual Arts 2020, at OAG. The show features the thesis exhibitions of UOttawa MFA graduates and runs from February 20 to March 7, 2021. This show marks the

TOP 5 colleges in Ottawa

 PHOTO: Courtesy Carleton University Ottawa is rightfully considered one of Canada's most educated cities. In this beautiful and magnificent capital, almost all educational institutions offer the highest level of instruction in English and French. Local colleges are some of the best in all of Canada, and today we will introduce

Local U of O undergraduate student selected for Amgen Scholars Program

 All photos by Amgen Canada Earlier this month, fifteen undergraduate students from across Canada arrived at the University of Toronto (U of T) to partake in a fully-funded, 10-week research program, marking the launch of the Amgen Scholars Canada Program. This is the first time the prestigious global research program

No such thing as a harmless habit: efforts to educate and protect youth on cannabis use

 Many adults recall their own experiences with cannabis, at a time when smoking marijuana was a symbol of a rebellious spirit, shared by a group of friends who each took a puff before passing it along. Whether or not they have opened up to their children about their experience with

Two crucial next steps so the new Food Guide can really help Canadians eat better

 By: Andrew Pipe and Yves Savoie We now have a Canada’s Food Guide that has potential to help challenge the impact of diet on Canadians’ health. The new updated version of this vital document, the first such major change since 2007, has been much anticipated because we need to fix

Rachael Jewell Sets Her Sights on the Big Show

 One of Ottawa’s hidden gems, Rachael Jewell, reflects on her roots and reveals her newest endeavour into the more commercial side of the music industry. Ottawa Life Magazine: Tell us a bit a bit your back ground, how you got into music and how the classical side came to be.

Always With Me: Parents Talk About the Death of a Child

 Always With Me: Parents Talk About the Death of a Child By Donna McCart Sharkey 198 pages • ISBN 978-1-77258-169-0 Consciously or unconsciously, when you have a child, you make up the idea that it’s he or she who will accompany you in the last days of your life. We consider,

Democracy Watch challenges Justin Trudeau’s biased, secretive appointment of new Lobbying Commissioner

 Photo credit: Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada via pm.gc.ca (DC) Today, Democracy Watch is in Federal Court in Ottawa for the hearing of its case challenging the Trudeau Cabinet’s appointment in December 2017 of the new Lobbying Commissioner. Democracy Watch argues that the Cabinet was biased and in a conflict of

University of Ottawa’s new program in special music education to launch this fall

 The University of Ottawa, in collaboration with Lotus Centre for Special Music Education, has established a new program in special music education that will launch this Fall 2018. This is the first program in Canada developed to train music teachers to work with students with special needs, including students with autism, cerebral palsy and

The neighbourhoods where we live, work and play strongly influence our health

 Since John Snow mapped out the large cholera outbreak in 1854 to where people lived in London, it has been known that where we live, work and play strongly influences people’s health. The way that our cities and towns have been built plays a large role in many of the

Protecting your private data

 By: Senator Art Eggleton and Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain Canadians are concerned about the protection of their private data – so found a 2016 Survey of Canadians on Privacy undertaken by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.  A reported 90 per cent of Canadians expressed some level of concern about data privacy

Ontario likely has enough doctors – if we make better use of our other health workers

 Does Ontario have enough doctors?  This question may have a surprising answer for some: yes, we may have enough doctors.  How is this possible when many don’t have a doctor or wait days, weeks or even months for a medical appointment?  We have more doctors than ever before, but many

Soul Pop Songstress Krista Jane’s Moving From One Mic Drop Moment to Another

 Photos courtesy of ELVO Music Receiving a standing ovation at the legendary Apollo Theater has to factor into any emerging musician’s top three ways to make an opening statement. For Ottawa’s Krista Jane, this dream became a reality when the young singer watched an audience rise out of their seats

What to know about Ottawa’s Women’s Leadership Summit 2018

 On Monday, March 5th, the University of Ottawa hosted an intimate event at the Westin Hotel in honour of International Women’s Day 2018. Female leaders from all over the country gathered to share their experiences and to discuss the challenges facing many women in different industries. Every International Women’s Day,

HerCampus UOttawa Steps into The Wild at Capital Catwalk

 Photos courtesy of HerCampus Uottawa It was truly a jungle in Lansdowne’s Horticulture Building on the evening of February 10th, when HerCampus UOttawa hosted their 6th annual Capital Catwalk. Models prowled down the runway in original and unique fashions designed by Zarucci, Zargara, Alexandra Guraliuc, Kristie Lance, Rowes Fashion and

Study Shows a New Approach to Opioid Crisis

 In a six-month study recently concluded, a research unit affiliated with two hospital institutions and a university in Ottawa, found that a reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked daily also reduced a smoker’s dependence on opioids. The study, by The Bridge Engagement Centre (The Bridge), affiliated with The Ottawa

YAS! Youth Art Symposium

 The Ottawa Art Gallery invites young people to join and lead the conversation on making art more accessible to youth. During the three-day event funded by Ontario 150, participants will have the opportunity to connect with people in the arts to discuss what they want from their museums and public

Record Breaking Panda Game Sees Ravens Defeat Gee-Gees in Double Overtime

 By Liam Fox The Carleton Ravens managed to outlast the Ottawa Gee-Gees 33-30 in double-overtime to capture the 2017 Panda Game. It was yet another fantastic finish in the annual clash between the universities. Saturday’s game saw a new record crowd of 24,420 to break last year’s modern-era Panda Game attendance record of

Return of the Panda

 For the unfamiliar, the Panda Game is not what you think. You’re just going to have to stop picturing two black and white beasts jostling for position over the next slice of bamboo. This highly anticipated matchup is actually one of the most awaited university football games on the U

Protesters Gather at U.S. Embassy with Clear Message: Racism Is Not Welcome Here

 Photos by Andre Gagne Yesterday afternoon hundreds gathered on the steps by the U.S. Embassy, their message ringing out louder and clear over the carillon bells of the Peace Tower: “love trumps hate”. Racism would not be tolerated here. With divisive racial tensions mounting in the United States –and on the

Ottawa Co-op Programs Give Students Competitive Edge

 Photos by Jake Robillard The age of technology is among us, and with it comes the ability to replace hardworking individuals with machines. Due to this massive industrial shift, as well as the fact that the baby boomer generation is still employed full-time, prospective employers have been forced to crack