Not home or work, but rather the “third place”—that café, library, park, or diner—is one of the most overlooked necessities of modern life. These are the spaces where we exist without agenda, where we don’t have to justify our presence with productivity. Yet, as cities grow denser and our lives busier, the third place is quietly disappearing. The third place is special precisely because it...
Photo Credit: Metis Nation of Ontario In November, we recognize National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is an annual occasion to honour the memory of women who have been victims of gender-based violence and to reflect on the ongoing struggle to prevent such violence. On this day, we also reaffirm the importance of addressing the systemic barriers that women face...
That tingle of satisfaction derived only from an embodiment of great human creativity manifests itself quite differently for each of us. I know some close to me for whom this occurs in the witnessing of a vast, sprawlingly colourful film scene filled with nonsensically perfect dialogue; still, others witness it in a perfect play on the football field, the impossible note in an orchestral...
‘Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.…’ – Winston Churchill There are only 24 legitimate democracies in the world; it appears that we forget what...
Photo Credit: Julia Dorian It’s Monday morning. You’re heading out for school and you’re running a little tight on schedule, but Google Maps is telling you that your bus is coming on time. Surely you’ll get to class on time, right? Potentially. Or you see two “not in service” buses, the subway slightly behind schedule, and the TTC instructor telling you to get off at the station right before...
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has gained a reputation as a moment to remember in music history. The tour became the highest-grossing tour ever and has broken multiple attendance records at various venues worldwide. The Eras Tour movie received an unprecedented number of Golden Globe nominations and became the highest-grossing concert film of all time in the United States. So now, with six sold-out...
Ayumu Fujino, a young mangaka (manga artist) lauded by her peers, is in for a shock one day when a guest artist’s detailed drawings outshine her often popular comic strips. A chance encounter reveals that said artist—a reclusive student named Kyomoto—is a big fan of her work, leading to an unlikely friendship full of laughs, tears, and plenty of manga. Such is the Japanese anime film Look Back, a...
The 2024-2025 Toronto Maple Leafs Photo Credit: Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press The Toronto Maple Leafs faced skepticism after beginning the season with a 4-4-1 record. However, they have since defied pessimistic predictions, winning five out of their last six games and currently standing at 11-6-2 at the time of writing. Notably, one of these games featured Anthony Stolarz’s first shutout, and...
Photo Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images I settled into my seat in the Meridian at Island Gardens, an arena pulsing with energy, crowded with spectators donning curated designer ensembles, gaudy jewelry and impossibly pristine sneakers. It was 30 January 2020, a mere week after the novel coronavirus ominously debuted in North America, casting a sense of global unrest. Another viral phenomenon was...
Photo Credit: Soobum Im/Getty Images Rebuilding an NBA franchise into a serious contender is a big challenge that spans many years and involves tactical trades. While it is normal for a team to go through a rebuild, not every team gets the result they want in the end. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, it looks like they have rebuilt into a great team with significant potential for continued future...
In every major North American sport, the combined average annual value of your players’ contracts comprises the team payroll for each season. Major League Baseball (MLB) remains the only major North American sport without a salary cap on that payroll, of some kind, in its Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, it is also the only sport not requiring teams to meet a salary floor for their...
The 2024-2025 Toronto Raptors What would a successful season for the Toronto Raptors look like this year? I imagine that is a question that garnered much interest after the trade deadline last season. Would fans this season be content to see the Raptors go 0-82? The current situation is one many Toronto sports fans have not had to experience for some time. The Maple Leafs have been largely...
Photo Credit: Richard Lautens/Toronto Star When I learned I was going to be spending the next three years of my life in Toronto, I was fresh off watching two disappointing wild-card losses. Since then, the Toronto Blue Jays have lost seven straight post-season games. Although any major league baseball is better than no major league baseball, I am concerned that Ross Atkins is deliberately trying...
Top 5 Storylines to Follow as the 2024 Formula 1 Season Wraps Up It is that time of the year when law students scramble to finish summaries and readings, and pray that they end up on the right side of the curve (especially as a 1L student). Some of these students will also be asking a burning question: when will I fit the time to watch the last three races of the Formula 1 season? 2024 has...
There is a seminal debate in Formula 1: what is more important, the car or driver? While some would correctly assume it is a balance of both, most believe the car makes the difference. Lando Norris and the McLaren F1 Team seem determined to prove those fans wrong. The United States Grand Prix summed up McLaren’s 2024 season. Despite starting on pole position, Norris failed to defend his lead...
When hearing news about North Korean soldiers, most thoughts go to the Designated Military Zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea. However, there have been multiple allegations in October 2024 that North Korean soldiers are prepared to take on combat roles in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Ukraine alleged that North Korean soldiers are currently being trained in Russia before being sent to the...
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Canada. In order to understand the complexities of domestic violence, it is important to raise awareness about a type of abuse that very often goes unnoticed, unreported, and consequently unpunished—coercive control. A Recent Act of Intimate Partner Violence in Canada On 18 October 2024, Brenda Tatlock-Burke was killed by her toxic and controlling...
“School-age children are paying an unacceptable price for the growing conflict and insecurity in eastern DRC,” said UNICEF Representative Grant Leaity.[1] If you have been privy to world events over the past year and a bit, you might have heard about several ongoing issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”), a country located in central Africa. The DRC is facing a myriad of issues...
Sheikh opened the doors to her new firm in June 2024 Photo Credit: muneezasheikhlaw.com Bay Street is often likened to a revolving door. Lawyers come and go. However, every so often, experienced lawyers decide to take the career-defining step of opening their own firms, and a new revolving door is opened. As the Canadian legal community expands and widens, leading professionals will inevitably...
Can lawyers have tattoos? This question might be on the minds of young lawyers who want to express themselves. It may also be on the mind of lawyers who have developed an interest in ink and are considering booking an appointment with an artist. Ever vigilant, these lawyers may be concerned about being judged down the road for anything other than their submissions in court. This concern also...
Photo Credit: Andranik Hakobyan – Getty Images After conversing with family lawyers from large firms and those who are sole practitioners, it becomes easier to understand the vastness of the field of family law. From what I can tell, family law captures a wide array of legal considerations, going beyond divorces, this area of practice explores wills and estates, torts, property law, and...
Obiter Dicta, Osgoode’s student newspaper, is looking for contributors to fill its columns with riveting writing. Whatever interests you will sure to find a place in one our sections, whether News, Opinion, Arts & Culture, or Sports. Writers of all backgrounds and styles are welcome. No prior experience required—your ideas, your pen, and a willingness to trade in legal writing for the...
It’s emblematic of the current intolerant climate that I feel compelled to publish this letter anonymously. Nonetheless, as an individual of decent conscience, this matter is too important to neglect. This letter comes from a place of deep compassion and the moral obligation we owe humanity to speak up when grotesque injustice becomes the norm. These are the values Osgoode prides itself on, and I...
Photo Credit: Karthikeya Gautam Most of my photos are shot on the Pentax Spotmatic, which is a 35mm film camera with an M42 screw mount. I like to pair it with a 50mm f/1.4, which is the original lens manufactured for this piece, and one which, in my opinion, works like a charm on it. Before I get into my history with this camera, it would be a disservice not to provide a brief rundown of its own...