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From identity to initiative: Jennifer San works to make Ottawa safer for Indigenous people
Jennifer San, an Indigenous well-being worker, details how her journey inspires her work as coordinator for the Indigenous Women's Safety Table.
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Leolla Del Villano ,
November 12, 2025
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Rosey Edeh powers on from Olympian to on-air role model
The co-host of CTV Your Morning Ottawa since 2020, she is a familiar face in the local arts, sports, music and technology communities.
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Nyla McEwan ,
November 12, 2025
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As Starbucks shuts Ottawa locations, coffee drinkers turn to local cafés for a better experience
As Starbucks shutters nine Ottawa locations amid declining sales, local coffee lovers are finding comfort and community in the city’s independent cafés.
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Thuy Anh Nguyen ,
November 12, 2025
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Catharine Vandelinde works towards affordable housing solutions in Ottawa
Catharine Vandelinde has been working at Options Housing for eight years, where she uses her experience and expertise to fight homelessness in Ottawa.
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Daniel Arnold ,
November 11, 2025
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Support agencies hope Ottawa’s food security strategy will ease demand on them
A City of Ottawa food insecurity strategy aims to engage the provincial and federal governments to advocate for better funding for assistance programs.
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Audrey Pridham ,
November 11, 2025
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A cure for health care: Ottawa doctor, Alykhan Abdulla, has a mission to fix the system
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla cares for more than 5,000 patients in his family practice. He still has time to work of a fix for the ailing health-care system.
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Mariam Punjani ,
November 10, 2025
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Geoff Cass brings music to the neighbourhood with Red Bird Live
What is Red Bird Live? Its founder says it's a place to bring everyone together for the love of music.
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Lauren Gibson ,
November 10, 2025
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Warming weather delays fall colours in Gatineau Park this year — and beyond, expert says
Fall Rhapsody was delayed by warm weather, says a University of Ottawa scientist, but drew crowds when the leaves began to change in October.
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Yanjano Banda ,
November 10, 2025
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Young people taking risks chasing beauty ideals with Botox, dermal fillers, experts say
Statistics show more youth are getting cosmetic injections because of beauty trends on social media.
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Reeva Abdul-Samad ,
November 10, 2025
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The man behind the queen: Eric Vance brings ‘sunshine’ to Ottawa drag
In the Ottawa drag scene, Eric Vance is better known as Sunshine Glitterchild, the queen he's performed as for nearly five years.
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Chidimma Aliozor ,
November 9, 2025
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Courtney Rego champions accessibility for Ottawa hockey players
Courtney Rego, director of coaching with the Capital City Condors hockey organization, has helped both on-ice and behind the bench.
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Jake Steele ,
November 9, 2025
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Sharing plates and conversation: Revello Williamson fuels connection through food reviews
Learn more about an Ottawa-based food reviewer who spreads laughter and joy one review at a time.
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Lynn Robchinsky ,
November 9, 2025
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Melanie Brulée has grown from singer-songwriter to music industry champion
Melanie Brulée has moved from folk-rock country artist to a leader of Ottawa's music industry coalition.
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Elina Ellis ,
November 9, 2025
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New Ottawa event series creates safe space for Black rave culture and artists
Plantains&Caviar is a new series in Ottawa focused on spotlighting newer Djs and Black rave culture.
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Tanya Gandhi ,
November 9, 2025
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Council approves Lansdowne 2.0 development in 15-10 vote
Councillors voted 15-10 in support of the project, citing issues such as aging infrastructure and inaccessible facilities.
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Yanjano Banda ,
November 7, 2025
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On ice presence: Thomas Kyte has excelled as a deaf hockey player
Thomas Kyte, a deaf hockey player from Ottawa, already has a legacy as a two-time silver medalist at Deaflympics and World Championships.
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Ella Corbin ,
November 7, 2025
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Federal government should pay more attention to public service concerns on AI, says union president
The head of a major federal public service union says “it feels like we’re not being included when we actually have a lot of great ideas to help the government.”
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Zacharie Landry ,
November 7, 2025
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Ottawa councillors reject expansion of urban boundary for Barrhaven housing development
Ottawa city councillors have refused to expand the urban boundary in the Cedarview area of Barrhaven to make way for a housing development.
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Grace Horton ,
November 6, 2025
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As final Lansdowne 2.0 decision looms, Glebe association insists the plan is a bad one
Lansdowne 2.0 has become the centre of Ottawa conversations will receive a final vote on Friday.
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Ali Adwan ,
November 6, 2025
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Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t have enough seats, women’s hockey league tells councillors
Executives from the Professional Women’s Hockey League say there is not enough seating in the arena planned as part of the Lansdowne 2.0 project but Ottawa's Mayor suggests the team will outgrow the facility eventually anyway.
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Myriam Landreville ,
October 30, 2025
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