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Tattoos aren’t just for gang members and ex-cons anymore. These days they have become more accepted in society and young people are investing in wearable art.
Winterlude Fire and Ice Festival transforms Bank Street on a cold day
The Fire and Ice Festival on Bank Street had more ice than fire this Saturday, with temperatures dropping to -25ºC.
Carvers take up the challenge of turning ice into art at Winterlude
The Annual Winterlude Ice Carving Challenge marks a time of friendly competition for the world’s best ice carvers.
Wet’suwet’en pipeline protests extend across Canada to Ottawa
More than 200 supporters of the Wet’suwet’en nation marched through downtown Ottawa recently.
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Public input helps shape design of Ottawa’s new central library
A detailed description of the Ottawa Public Library-Library and Archives Canada joint facility that is projected to open to the public in 2024. This month concludes the pre-design and development stages of the initiative that has been ongoing throughout the duration of 2019.
Thrifting as gifting: a shift towards more sustainable shopping practices
With the holiday shopping season in full gear, an increasing number of shoppers are turning to thrift and consignment stores instead of traditional stores to find the perfect present.
Rising hydro prices across Ontario creates opportunity for Quebec industries
Gatineau has historically attracted energy intensive industries, in part because of cheap hydro power.
Building blocks: Carleton hosts LEGO robotics competition
For the first time FIRST LEGO League comes to Ottawa and is hosted at Carleton University
Chronic pain patients pay as opioid prescription rates fall, doctors say
Opioid-related deaths are climbing and chronic pain patients are suffering despite drop in opioid prescription rates in Ontario.
Tim Hortons drive-through riles neighbourhood
There is no more Canadian issues than one caused by Tim Hortons.
Ontario SPCA urges holiday pet adoptions — with care
Maya, one of the adoptable puppies housed by Freedom Dog Rescue
Dissatisfied Para Transpo riders demand changes to the system
Para Transpo riders are angry over the lack of response from the city to their demands for a more efficient service.
Town hall critics rail against Ottawa’s troubled transit system
Concerned citizens criticized the City of Ottawa’s transit system at a recent town hall meeting.
Survivor organizes fundraiser to beat back leukemia with laughter
Lymphoma is nothing to laugh about, but cancer survivor Darren Bessette decided laughter was the perfect way to start a conversation about blood cancer.
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