Welcome to the 25th Hour on Capital Current. To our current audience, we are happy to have you on our new platform. For those who are new to the 25th Hour we are excited for you to see what we have in store. To view our archived shows please visit us on the Twenty-Fifth Hour website. To view our current show and future shows please visit us on the Capital Current website.
The 25th Hour: Sustainable Living: Investigating Plastics
Reporter Sedanah Qwai attempts to avoid contributing to plastic waste by recycling dozens of bottles a month. But as it turns out, problematic plastics can complicate this process.
The 25th Hour: Heritage and Sustainability
Are new buildings better than old ones? Perhaps preserving old buildings is better for the environment rather than replacing them with new ones.
The 25th Hour: No more wasted eggshells
Zac Delaney finds out why so many apartment buildings in Ottawa don't offer green bins to residents.
The 25th Hour: Rewilding lawns to support pollinators
Reporter Tala Muhtadi invests in the environment and learns how to plant a pollinator-friendly garden on a budget.
The 25th Hour: Winter 2022, Episode 2, Investing in our Planet
How each of us can invest in our planet – from rethinking recycling to protecting pollinators.
The 25th Hour: Winter 2022, Episode 1, Creating Access to Community
In the first episode of 25th Hour's Winter 2022 program, meet people who are working to connect people to communities where they can feel supported as they are.
The 25th Hour: Drag Queen Saltina, Shaking It Up
Saltina Shaker is one of Ottawa's up and coming drag queens. Outside of performing full time, she also advocates for disabilities online.
The 25th Hour: Building a Birthwork Network
Birthworker Anna Balagtas is fostering an online community of birthworkers who can give affirming and representative support to queer, trans and racialized families.
The 25th Hour: The Host Who Welcomes All
With the pandemic putting his career on hold, independent comedian and comedy show host Danny Adhim's life has been defined by uncertainty, but he is far from giving up.
The 25th Hour: Flowing With Ro
Yoga instructor Ro Nwosu makes it a point to offer free yoga classes to those who can’t afford them because, as she said, she’s been on that same boat.
The 25th Hour: Half The Legs, Double The Love
A rescue dog returns the favour for an overwhelmed health care worker.
The 25th Hour: Queering the holidays
Join Reporter Ben Sylvestre as he speaks with other LGBTQ people about how they make the holiday season into something their own.