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Ottawa newcomer reception centres get a hostile reception at Nepean community meeting
Around 200 residents gathered for a community meeting at the Nepean Sportsplex on the evening of Nov. 28, many of whom came to voice their opposition to the city’s proposed newcomer reception centres.
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Semih Kaya and Boning Gao ,
December 5, 2024
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Frigid farming: Local farmers brace for this winter’s La Niña
As the potential weather effects of La Niña approach, local farmers are preparing for an unpredictable winter.
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Kaitlin Gruehl ,
December 2, 2024
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Noise complaints climb in September as academic year begins, data shows
A Capital Current analysis of data using the City of Ottawa’s 311 data portal, shows reported noise complaints for music and shouting in wards surrounding the University of Ottawa and Carleton University increased significantly in the month of September.
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Lisha Lao, Natasha Sacheski-Tries and Colson Swinarchin ,
December 1, 2024
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Ottawa graffiti artists say more legal spaces, better education could lead to fewer complaints
Graffiti complaints in Ottawa have risen in recent years, but local artists argue that providing more legal spaces for street art could reduce negative perceptions of graffiti.
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Laura Gillis, Cara Gordon, Holly Joth-Smith and Thuy Anh Nguyen ,
December 1, 2024
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Carleton University provides historical context on issues about Indigenous identity
Last month, Carleton adopted two policies focused on verifying Indigenous identity for hiring, admissions and awards.
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Dexter Nyuurnibe ,
November 29, 2024
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Advocates say Canada is backsliding as HIV cases rise
At an early World AIDS Day ceremony advocates say Canada is backsliding on goals to end the epidemic as HIV cases have risen.
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Grace Knapp ,
November 29, 2024
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Flourishing street art prompting important conversations in the Glebe
Eighteen pieces of art can be found on the sides of buildings in the Glebe. And people agree it makes the area more attractive for all.
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Sophia Lall ,
November 29, 2024
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Ottawa EV drivers navigate shift to battery-powered vehicles as charging infrastructure slowly improves
Ottawa is getting greener by shifting to no fuel emission vehicles. EV drivers say the battery range on their electric vehicles can be worrisome.
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Reeva Abdul-Samad ,
November 28, 2024
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Members of Nightlife Council eager for a community approach to promoting Ottawa’s culture
Recently-announced volunteer members of Ottawa’s Nightlife Council say they are looking to highlight and promote the city’s cultural and artistic diversity, as well as safety, in their inaugural term.
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Daria Maystruk ,
November 28, 2024
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Ottawa Charge look to take PWHL by storm as second season begins
With its season officially underway on Saturday, the Ottawa Charge has added the grit it believes it needs to play the physical game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The Charge hope to be able to put on a good show for the more than 7,000 fans on average who showed up to every game last year at TD Place....
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Cody Gaudreault ,
November 27, 2024
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