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‘No Pigs BBQ and Roast’ draws calls for police reform after misconduct cases
A vegan barbecue, speeches from community advocates and the symbolic destruction of a pig piñata marked a protest outside Ottawa City Hall on Monday, where demonstrators demanded Ottawa police officers accused of gender-based misconduct be fired rather than allowed to resign quietly. The event, titled “No Pigs BBQ and Roast,” was organized by the Punch Up Collective, an Ottawa-based activist...
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August 7, 2026
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Inaugural ‘Music in the Woods Festival’ gives Orléans a live songfest of its own
By Maryam Khan As children danced barefoot in front of the stage and others settled onto the hillside overlooking a forest on a summer Saturday evening, the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association’s inaugural Music in the Woods Festival on July 25 delivered something Orléans has long been missing: a major live music event close to home. For lead director...
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August 4, 2026
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Citing popularity of River House, Dow’s Lake, NCC opens two more swim sites
Two new swimming docks opened in July on both shores of the Ottawa River, giving visitors additional places to cool off in the water. One is located on the shoreline at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, while the other is directly across the river at East Wharf, near the Rideau Canal locks at the foot of Major’s Hill...
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Justin Campbell ,
August 1, 2026
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Ottawa native shines in debut, Atlético holds CPL playoff spot at midseason
By Théo Lemarchandel Atlético Ottawa defeated Pacific FC in a dramatic comeback on Sunday, July 26, as newly acquired Ottawa-born attacker Nicolas Fleuriau Château netted the winning goal in extra time and Gustavo Leal earned his first victory as the club’s head coach. Ottawa lost its next game 3-1 to Vancouver FC on Aug. 1, but remains in a Canadian...
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August 1, 2026
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‘It democratizes elite coaching’: Defending Ironman champ trains with AI
By Théo Lemarchandel Eight hours, 40 minutes and 22 seconds. That’s how long Luke Evans, 29, took to complete the inaugural Ironman Canada-Ottawa race last August, becoming the first of 2,500 competitors to cross the finish line in one of the sporting world’s ultimate tests of endurance : 226 kilometres of cycling, running and swimming. The 29-year-old Toronto-based engineer played hockey...
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August 1, 2026
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‘A sprinkle of Brazilian flair’: Atlético’s new coach upbeat about Ottawa club
By Théo Lemarchandel For the first time in Atlético Ottawa and Canadian Premier League history, a Brazilian has been appointed head coach. Gustavo Leal takes over the team following Diego Mejía’s departure in May to become coach of Ottawa’s sister club in Mexico, Atlético de San Luis — a well-earned promotion after Mejía led Ottawa to the CPL’s championship last...
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Capital Current Staff ,
July 26, 2026
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Riverkeeper panelists say ‘swimmability’ emerging as key quality-of-life indicator in major cities around the world
The head of the Ottawa Riverkeeper advocacy group says it’s time to change the public’s longstanding perception that the Ottawa River isn’t clean enough to swim in. Riverkeeper CEO Laura Reinsborough — who also holds the title “Riverkeeper” — hosted a recent panel discussion at the NCC River House that highlighted how a city’s “swimmability” is emerging as a key...
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Justin Campbell ,
July 23, 2026
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‘Modern way of doing business’: How public feedback reshaped a proposed salmon farm along the Ottawa River
By Maryam Khan A proposed $300-million land-based salmon farm along the Ottawa River about 100 kilometres northwest of Ottawa-Gatineau has been redesigned after area residents and environmental groups raised concerns during Quebec’s environmental review process — a flexible approach to the project that the proponent company, Samonix, says reflects the “modern way of doing business.” The facility, announced in 2024,...
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July 23, 2026
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Climate advocates rally outside Ottawa MP’s office over pipeline proposal
Climate advocates gathered outside Ottawa Centre Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi’s constituency office on June 25, joining coordinated demonstrations in more than 40 communities across Canada to oppose the federal Liberal government’s support for a proposed new pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia. Organized locally by 350.org Canada and Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN!), the demonstration called on the federal...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 22, 2026
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ACE District launches with arts-led vision for more vibrant ByWard Market
City officials, artists and business leaders gathered in June to launch the Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) District, an initiative intended to connect cultural institutions, businesses and public spaces while bringing new public art and programming to the city core. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said a vibrant downtown is crucial to Ottawa’s identity and long-term growth. “If we want a stronger...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 22, 2026
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Nighttime river boat cruises highlight tourism funding for after-dark Ottawa
Ottawa has gained a nightlife boat cruise series this summer, partly thanks to an Ottawa Tourism funding initiative to support after-dark activities in the capital. Th Ottawa Boat Cruise’s “Sunset Party Cruise” series brings Ottawa in line with other Canadian locales, such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, that offer evening party events on the water. Nightlife cruises are being hosted...
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Justin Campbell ,
July 20, 2026
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‘The Train to Nowhere’ revisits Ottawa’s transit vision and asks what comes next
More than a decade after Ottawa’s original light rail plans were derailed by political decisions and years after the city’s current LRT system was plagued by breakdowns, a new documentary is encouraging residents to reconsider how the capital arrived at its transit crisis — and what lessons can be learned as Ottawa continues to expand its transit network. Dozens gathered...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 19, 2026
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What makes transit safer? Critics question OC Transpo’s ‘cosmetic’ safety upgrade for Rideau Station
Community advocates are questioning whether OC Transpo’s plans to increase security at Rideau Station will make transit safer, arguing the agency is focusing too heavily on enforcement rather than the underlying issues affecting riders. The concern comes after the transit committee received an update Wednesday on OC Transpo’s Public Safety Strategy report, a multi-year framework developed following several incidents on...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 19, 2026
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City set to draft MOU with Carleton for new aquatic centre, Olympic-size pool
By Théo Lemarchandel For the first time since it was announced two years ago, a proposed partnership between the City of Ottawa and Carleton University to construct a world-class aquatics facility and wellness hub is gaining momentum. On July 15, city council approved a motion introduced by Capital Coun. Shawn Menard to move toward the signing of a Memorandum of...
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Capital Current Staff ,
July 19, 2026
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Strike careful balance when using AI, urge panelists at annual conference of Canadian Association of Journalists
A plenary discussion of the role of artificial intelligence in journalism kicked off the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Journalists June 12-13 at Carleton University. The event’s opening panel featured four speakers and was moderated by Nikita Roy, a journalist and Harvard-trained AI futurist. Themed as the “battle for information sovereignty,” the panel consisted of Lisa Hepfner, Liberal...
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Justin Campbell ,
July 19, 2026
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Ottawa council approves renoviction bylaw to curb bad-faith evictions
Ottawa landlords seeking to evict tenants for major renovations will soon have to follow new municipal licensing rules after city council approved a rental renovation licence bylaw on July 15. The bylaw, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, requires landlords to obtain a building permit before issuing an N13 eviction notice, provide tenants with a city-produced guide explaining their rights...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 19, 2026
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Poet’s ‘Forest Teachings’ workshop brings Indigenous ways of knowing to forefront of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary
Ottawa’s former English poet laureate and Indigenous cultural leader Albert Dumont hosted a film screening and art-making workshop on July 14 at the Diane Deans Community Centre in Greenboro. The event was facilitated by the School of Never-Ending Learning, a local intergenerational education initiative that secured grant money from the city’s 200th anniversary fund. The workshop series — titled Forest...
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Justin Campbell ,
July 18, 2026
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As debate rages over AI, deepfakes unleash new wave of sexual exploitation
Murmurs of a new technology circled the internet in late 2017, a kind of artificial intelligence so advanced that even a trained eye wouldn’t be able to determine its legitimacy. These early conversations discussed “deepfakes,” named for a Reddit user who shared sexually explicit content that used face-swapping technology. The term describes visual media in which a person’s likeness is...
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Madeleine Gordon ,
July 10, 2026
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Culture, craft and community converge at Lansdowne’s Expo Mexico Mujer
For one weekend, Lansdowne Park became a meeting place between Mexico and Canada as artists, entrepreneurs and artisans gathered for Expo Mexico Mujer to celebrate culture, community and commerce. Held June 5-7 at the Horticulture Building, the event featured exhibitors in gastronomy, fashion, tourism and visual arts, while highlighting the contributions of Mexican women entrepreneurs and creators. Organized in partnership...
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Marjan Massoom ,
July 9, 2026
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AJ Wright confident as Ottawa Titans play crucial homestand in tight race for Frontier League’s wildcard playoff spots
By Théo Lemarchandel On a serious roll in a crucial series after 51 games played this year, the Ottawa Titans find themselves at a high-stakes moment just ahead of the Frontier League’s mid-season break. This week’s three-game series against the New Jersey Jackals at Ottawa Stadium — followed by six more home games on either side of next week’s All-Star...
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Capital Current Staff ,
July 9, 2026
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