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The 25th Hour: Winter 2024, Living Life in Ottawa
25th Hour reporters explore the intricacies of Ottawa life. Hosts Goldie Aharon and Rafka Abou-Khalil will guide you through stories about Ottawa's changing housing scene, innovative business ideas, and new hockey excitement.
The 25th Hour: Investing in women’s entrepreneurship
There are more Canadian women entrepreneurs than ever before, yet systemic barriers in funding are still getting in the way of good business. Reporter Nehaa Bimal finds out more about these barriers to success.
The 25th Hour: These Aunties offer care for Indigenous youth in need
As an Indigenous full spectrum doula, Jackie Tompalski considers herself and other 'aunties' to be 'agents of transformative' justice by culturally supporting young Indigenous families.
The 25th Hour: Cheap rent? Good luck!
Rent in Ottawa is unaffordable for many. Capital Current explains why prices have risen, and what can be done about it.
The 25th Hour: How Housing First works
The CMHA in Ottawa promotes its Housing First strategy as an effective solution to homelessness. Nathan Fung learns more about their condo program.
The 25th Hour: I make clothes
Young desginer, Hamza Yassin behind the brand Atlas Vestis tells Capital Current about the struggles of entering into the fashion industry in Ottawa.
The 25th Hour: Lexie Adzija – Making It
Six months ago, Lexie Adzija wasn't sure where she would be playing after a string of health setbacks. Now, she's a PWHL fan favourite.
The 25th Hour: Episode 2, A New Perspective
In this episode of the 25th Hour, our journalists look at life through a new perspective. The stories explore the future of railway travel and charities, how animals and psilocybin are helping people, and Tracy Chapman's groundbreaking win for country music.
The 25th Hour: The Track Ahead
Reporter Jackson Starr rides the rails and explores the push for high speed passenger rail in Canada.
The 25th Hour: Psilocybin Renaissance
Chris Edwards investigates the current atmosphere around Canada potentially legalizing psilocybin for medical purposes.
The 25th Hour: The Human-Animal Connection
Horses, chickens, dogs... Oh My! Reporter Madeleine Van Clieaf explores animal-assisted intervention in Ottawa.
The 25th Hour: Charities Need Help Too
Charities have seen a recent decline in charitable giving, however the demand has soared. Emma Weller looks at how charities are surviving through the drought and what the future holds for them.