Faculty for Palestine urges uOttawa to respect ruling by International Court of Justice
The uOttawa chapter of Faculty for Palestine (F4P) is urging the school to honour the recently released advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that found Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian Territories violates international law. In a statement, F4P uOttawa called on the university to divest from all corporations directly involved in the occupation and cut ties with...
UOttawa encampment students say they will reject an injunction to leave
Pro-Palestinian uOttawa students are bracing for action by the university. In this recent public media conference supporters were out in force at the uOttawa encampment.[Photo @ Ali Al Ashoor]
A capital take: A Vancouverite offers a verdict on life in Ottawa
As my time in this city draws to a close, Capital Current's Alex Dines wanted to give her verdict on some of the hot takes on life in Ottawa and how they compare with Vancouver, her home city.
Professors and workers say if police move to break up uOttawa encampment, ‘they will have to go through us’
Supporters of uOttawa encampment ready to defend students from police action.
UOttawa encampment warned they are now considered to be trespassing by university administration
UOttawa has warned students to leave the encampment in from of Tabaret Hall be today, students say.
Carleton graduates show support for Palestine despite warnings from school officials
Graduation ceremonies have been ongoing this week at Carleton University and some students decided to take the opportunity to show their support for Palestine.
Canadians believe pro-Palestinian protests likely won’t change institutions, government stance on Israel, survey shows
A new survey says pro-Palestinian protests won't change government's position on Israel.
CUSA fights visa cap, while minister insists international students mustn’t end up ‘slinging pizzas’
The battle lines are drawn over the recently announced cap on International student visas.
Campus art exhibit highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Week at Carleton
An art exhibit at Carleton University advocates for sexual assault awareness and support for victims.
Zero-waste basketball day gets campus recycling race started at Carleton
This year, Carleton and uOttawa will compete in the national capital to divert waste from the landfill.
Housing costs keeping many young adults living with parents
Young people across the country are feeling the pinch of the affordability crisis. While some have found ways around it, many are reshaping their idea of young adulthood due to rising cost pressure.
The student dilemma: Pay more and live close to campus or pay less and commute
As rents continue to climb in Ottawa, many students are struggling to find a compromise between living close to school and finding a unit that's affordable. But with so many students competing for rentals, that balancing act is getting harder.