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Carleton bestows five honorary degrees during convocation ceremonies - The Charlatan, Carleton's ...

Carleton bestows five honorary degrees during convocation ceremonies - The Charlatan, Carleton's ...

The Charlatan — Carleton University bestowed honorary degrees to five notable recipients at this year's convocation, celebrating their various roles as change makers in the world. The convocation stage was a familiar place for some of this year's recipients, who got their start studying at Carleton before progressing in their careers.

How a landmark Supreme Court decision 25 years ago is changing the lives of Indigenous people lik...

How a landmark Supreme Court decision 25 years ago is changing the lives of Indigenous people lik...

Ottawa Citizen — Twenty-five years after a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling, Gladue reports have a ways to go to be widely accessible, says law prof.

What you need to know ahead of the 54th Panda Game - The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspa...

What you need to know ahead of the 54th Panda Game - The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspa...

The Charlatan — October is right around the corner, which means a few things-colder weather, changing leaves and of course, the annual Panda Game. The cross-town football rivalry between the Carleton Ravens and uOttawa GeeGees will come to a head on Oct. 1 at TD Place.

Ravens football drop season opener to Golden Hawks in closely contested matchup - The Charlatan, ...

Ravens football drop season opener to Golden Hawks in closely contested matchup - The Charlatan, ...

The Charlatan — Despite fighting until the very end, the visiting Carleton Ravens football team dropped their season opener 20-15 against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks at University Stadium in Waterloo, Ont. on Sept. 3. The Ravens were hunting for revenge after the Golden Hawks ended their 2022 season in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) quarterfinals.

New funding will allow Carleton's permafrost research to expand across Canada - The Charlatan, Ca...

New funding will allow Carleton's permafrost research to expand across Canada - The Charlatan, Ca...

The Charlatan — The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has granted Carleton University researchers $1.65 million to train the "next generation" of permafrost experts.

Professors undertake ground-breaking research on EDI implementation in the settlement sector work...

Professors undertake ground-breaking research on EDI implementation in the settlement sector work...

mainstreeter.ca — Research examining the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity (EDI) and their implementation in workplaces across all sectors has begun at St. Paul's University under the stewardship of assistant professors Dr. Michaël Séguin and Dr. Bianca Briciu. Both professors teach in the school of transformative leadership and spirituality with Dr. Séguin teaching classes in leadership and leadership theory, amongst others.

Beloved Café Morala transitions to Happy Goat

Beloved Café Morala transitions to Happy Goat

glebereport.ca — As the age-old saying goes, the only constant in life is change. For Café Morala, that means a new name - Happy Goat Coffee Company - and the wider choice of coffees and drinks offered by the company it has joined. But some things will remain constant.

Chinatown Scotiabank reopens after scorching

Chinatown Scotiabank reopens after scorching

centretownbuzz.com — Ali Adwan The Scotiabank in the heart of Ottawa's Chinatown recently reopened after months of recovering from a fire. The fire, which happened in October, 2021, was considered so bad that a full closure was required and extensive renovations were needed. No injuries were reported. The fire was reported to have occurred about 5 a.m.

Ottawa artist takes figures from Western comics for new art exhibit

Ottawa artist takes figures from Western comics for new art exhibit

centretownbuzz.com — Ali Adwan In the 1940s and 50s, a series of adventure comics portrayed the myth of the "lawless Western frontier." Ottawa artist Shane Rhodes has used figures from those comics for his Fallen Men art project, now on display at the Manx on Elgin.

Wildlife overpasses not wide enough: University of B.C. study

Wildlife overpasses not wide enough: University of B.C. study

Lake Country Calendar — A family of black bears cross a highway in Canada. (Liam Brenna/Submitted) UBC research indicates issues in wildlife overpasses Researchers at the University of British Columbia believe that 71 per cent of wildlife overpasses in North America are too narrow.

Ottawans supporting Ukraine during a long, cold winter of war

Ottawans supporting Ukraine during a long, cold winter of war

Capital Current — With Russian forces bombing Ukraine's power and hydro grids, Ukrainian Canadians in Ottawa say they're worried about friends and family in the country and are having more difficulty connecting with them.

Cihan Erdal speaks at panel after two years of imprisonment in Turkey

Cihan Erdal speaks at panel after two years of imprisonment in Turkey

The Charlatan — Cihan Erdal, a Carleton University PhD student who recently returned to Canada after two years of imprisonment in Turkey, spoke at a Nov. 3 to reflect on his experience and to highlight the importance of solidaristic activism in unstable political climates.

Laine Johnson, College Ward's new councillor, wants safer streets and more accountability

Laine Johnson, College Ward's new councillor, wants safer streets and more accountability

Capital Current — Ottawa's recent municipal election brought 12 new faces to city council. Capital Current introduces the new councillors. Laine Johnson received 51 per cent of the votes cast to become councillor for College Ward, beating out four other candidates: Wendy Davidson, Granda Kopytko, Vilteau Delvas and Pat McGarry.

Opinion: Twitch's gambling ban does not protect viewers

Opinion: Twitch's gambling ban does not protect viewers

The Charlatan — American streaming company Twitch recently made history by banning gambling streams for offshore companies.

Transit: Ottawa mayoral candidates speak about sustainable transportation

Transit: Ottawa mayoral candidates speak about sustainable transportation

The Charlatan — With Ottawa's municipal election set for Oct. 24, the Charlatan consulted the city's 14 mayoral candidates about their plans to address public and sustainable transit. In order of nomination, with those the Charlatan didn't interview listed last, here's what each candidate wants voters to know.

Public safety: Ottawa mayoral candidates speak about crime and emergency services

Public safety: Ottawa mayoral candidates speak about crime and emergency services

The Charlatan — With Ottawa's municipal election set for Oct. 24, the Charlatan consulted the city's 14 mayoral candidates about their plans to address crime, policing and emergency services. In order of nomination, with those the Charlatan didn't interview listed last, here's what each candidate wants voters to know.

Affordability: Ottawa mayoral candidates speak about housing and homelessness

Affordability: Ottawa mayoral candidates speak about housing and homelessness

The Charlatan — With Ottawa's municipal election set for Oct. 24, the Charlatan consulted the city's 14 mayoral candidates about their plans to address housing, homelessness and affordability. In order of nomination, with those the Charlatan didn't interview listed last, here's what each candidate wants voters to know.

Review: Animated film 'Barber Westchester' will tickle your brain

Review: Animated film 'Barber Westchester' will tickle your brain

The Charlatan — Jonni Philips' Barber Westchester , screened at the ByTowne Cinema as part of the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), was an enjoyable yet simply animated film that played with viewers' emotions as it grappled with topics of inner conflict and acceptance.

Ravens bounce back into the win column after thrashing Windsor Lancers

Ravens bounce back into the win column after thrashing Windsor Lancers

The Charlatan — In an impressive showing on all sides of the ball, the Carleton Ravens football team dominated the visiting Windsor Lancers 24-7 on Sept. 24. It was a turnaround from their previous game. Carleton corrected its mistakes, made adjustments and the players' attitudes were positively different.

Nanoose Bay 86-year-old takes home 6 swimming medals in 55+ Games - Parksville Qualicum Beach New...

Nanoose Bay 86-year-old takes home 6 swimming medals in 55+ Games - Parksville Qualicum Beach New...

Parksville/Qualicum Beach News — Harry Keen, 86, poses with one of six swimming medals he won at the 55+ Games in Greater Victoria.

In Photos: Dozens march for migrant worker rights in downtown Ottawa

In Photos: Dozens march for migrant worker rights in downtown Ottawa

The Charlatan — A rainy afternoon didn't hinder more than two dozen Migrante Ottawa protestors who marched from Confederation Park to Parliament Hill Sept. 18 to advocate for undocumented migrant workers living in Canada. Migrante Ottawa, a non-profit organization that promotes the rights and welfare of undocumented workers, with a focus on Filipino migrants, affiliates itself with the Migrante International social movement that started in 1995.

Varsity Blues halt momentum of visiting Ravens

Varsity Blues halt momentum of visiting Ravens

The Charlatan — Despite a few glimmers of success in the second half of play, the Carleton Ravens football team fell to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues 28-13 at Varsity Stadium on Sunday, Sep 4. The first half was one of few points, with only a single point for the Blues in the second quarter.

A program that has seen great success, the library is bringing it back and this time for good

A program that has seen great success, the library is bringing it back and this time for good

Ponoka News — The shelf for non-perishable food items is located in the lobby of the Ponoka Civic Centre. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) A program that has seen great success, the library is bringing it back and this time for good The Ponoka Jubilee Library has decided to permanently implement their Food for Fines program where community members can trade non-perishable goods to pay their fines.

Rocking the garden: 13-year-old’s paintbrush spreads Fairfield’s neighbourly vibe

Rocking the garden: 13-year-old’s paintbrush spreads Fairfield’s neighbourly vibe

Victoria News — Anna Kiepzmann’s rock painting has brought praise from her karate instructor and the community
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