Operation Come Home launched its newest employment program at the beginning of February to provide local restaurants with skilled workers drawn from the ranks of homeless youth. 
Jason Chen, Centretown NewsShauna MacLeod works with Miguel Briere in the kitchen at Operation Come Home's FoodWorks programs.
Month: February 2013
Film festival to raise money for Ottawa River environmentalists
A film festival organized by the environment group Ottawa Riverkeeper is set to raise funds for a project that will help local residents monitor water quality in the river themselves rather than wait for information from city authorities.
For many, black history is a 365-day event
Ottawa-area organizations are trying to empower members of the city’s black community to affect positive, long-term change following Black History Month. 
Matthew Lee, Centretown NewsCanadian Forces Sgt Gareth Webb chats with Brittney Powell Lee during Jaku Konbit's career fair.
Lisgar grad anchors Carleton ski team
Ben Wilkinson-Zan is one of the fastest athletes on Carleton University’s Nordic ski team. His coaches and teammates say he has a great work ethic, a lot of talent, and a ton of potential.
ProvidedBen Wilkinson-Zan is crucial to Carleton University's Nordic Ski team.