Protesters demand fairness for First Nations children
By Vera He A national day of action on Nov. 2, organized by the Ottawa-based Assembly of First Nations, included a rally on Parliament Hill and calls for immediate action…
Winter closure of Holocaust memorial irks critics
By Rebecca Brady Just a few months after its long-anticipated opening and to considerable surprise, the National Holocaust Monument is set to close for the winter due to insurmountable snow-clearing…
NDP candidate Joel Harden looking to unseat MPP Yasir Naqvi
By Maureen McEwan There’s a direct line between British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s impressive grasp for power in the U.K. in June and the unexpected rise of the newly minted…
Five-day cultural expo at Ottawa’s City Hall teaches First Nations culture and history
By Mitchell Kedrosky Ottawa City Hall was more lively than usual during the first week of November, its halls flourishing with indigenous storytelling, song, dance and craftsmanship. A five-day cultural…
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board announces plans to install AEDs in Centretown elementary schools
By Meredith Lauzon Life-saving devices are coming to more Centretown schools. None of Centretown’s four OCDSB elementary schools currently has an Automated External Defibrillator or AED, a portable device that…
Viewpoint: Progressive or regressive – Quebec’s Bill 62
By Max Nease Quebec’s Bill 62 has been one of Canada’s most hotly debated pieces of legislation in years. The law, passed by the Quebec legislature last month, requires the…
Canal’s industrial past leads to listing as toxic site
By Jake Romphf The legacy of the Rideau Canal’s industrial roots is still being felt today, as a section of the oldest continually operating canal in North America is now…
Craftsmanship market for people with disabilities
By Tiffany Edwards GROW Studios, an Ottawa-based social enterprise, is working to empower and employ people with disabilities while showcasing their work at events such as Mistletoe and Ivy —…
Viewpoint: Celebrity Chef Matthew Carmichael’s admission of sexual harassment flags issues in service industry
By Patrick Barrios Ottawa chef Matthew Carmichael’s recent admission that he sexually harassed three women at his downtown restaurants flags an urgent issue that’s been flying under the radar for…
Despite accumulated debt Magnetic North Theatre Festival looks for revival
By Amanda Marsh With a new board of directors in place, supporters of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival are looking to resurrect it after last year’s cancellation. But there’s no…