A vigil for the victims of the recent Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. was hosted by the University of Ottawa’s Student Federation (SFUO) at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, 2016. Over… Continue Reading
A sinkhole formed on Rideau Street near Sussex Drive around 10:30 a.m. and quickly filled with water, expanding due to a broken water main. Water has now been shut off to the area. The Rideau Centre, Westin Hotel and other… Continue Reading
Around 3,000 dairy farmers from across eastern Ontario and Quebec took to the streets outside of Parliament Hill in protest on Thursday, June 2 2016. The protest began around noon with tractors lining Wellington Street on the opposite side of… Continue Reading
The annual March for Life took place on May 12, 2016 beginning on Parliament Hill. The march was organized by Campaign Life Coalition (CLC). The March for Life’s speakers included the Archbishop of Ottawa, Terrence Prendergast and CLC national president… Continue Reading
A vigil turned violent between participants of the candlelight vigil for victims of abortions and the counter protest for vigil for victims of unsafe abortions on the evening of May 11, 2016 at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights in… Continue Reading
Protesters for and against the Polish government gathered on Parliament Hill on May 10, 2016. The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, is presently in Canada for a three-day visit. Poland is currently governed by the Law and Justice Party (PiS). Anti-government… Continue Reading
The annual march marking the Armenian genocide of 1915 took place on Sunday, Apr. 24 2016 with several thousand participants from opposing sides gathering on Parliament Hill before noon. The rally consisted of Armenian supporters on one side of the… Continue Reading
March 8, 2016 marks International Women’s Day. Events around the world are taking place to celebrate the achievements of women. The day celebrates the accomplishments of women across the globe, as well as bringing awareness to the inequality women continue… Continue Reading
A protest outside the Honduran Embassy to Canada was held on March 8, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. calling for justice after the assassination of environmental and indigenous land rights activist, Berta Cáceres. Supporters gathered across from the embassy at 151… Continue Reading
A candlelight vigil was held at the Human Rights Monument on the evening of March 3, 2016. The vigil honoured the three black Muslim men murdered in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 24, 2016. The three men were Mohamed Taha… Continue Reading