City’s top public health official leaving key post
By Maureen McEwan Dr. Isra Levy, the City of Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health for the past six years, will be leaving the position next month. Ottawa Public Health posted…
Library, Sun Life launch musical instrument lending library
By Rosa Saba The Ottawa Public Library has launched a musical instrument lending program, making 150 instruments available for public use. The instruments can be checked out at either the…
Rideau Canal’s toxic sediments land it on federal list of contaminated sites
By Mike Barry The downtown Ottawa section of the Rideau Canal flows over contaminated soil, according to an announcement made by Parks Canada on Nov. 2. The area, which runs…
U of O teachers’ strike averted as college walkout continues
By Sarah Newman The University of Ottawa has reached a tentative deal with its part-time instructors, just barely avoiding a strike. The walkout was expected to begin Tuesday, Oct. 31,…