The Canadian Museum of Nature’s new exhibit explores the future of sustainable biodiversity in Canada
By Liz Rodriguez The Canadian Museum of Nature’s Beaty Centre for Species Discovery launched a science symposium on Feb.1-2 to explore the future of biodiversity conservation in Canada. The two-day…
Tom Barber lectures about his family history for Black History Month
By: Nadya Pankiw Just before the beginning of Black History Month, Tom Barber stood in his basement looking through newspaper clippings, overflowing photo albums and a hard drive of recorded…
Alumni reunion hosted at Lisgar Collegiate Institute for 175th anniversary
By Farah Ibrahim The only school in Ottawa older than the city itself is celebrating its 175th anniversary this spring with an alumni reunion nearly two years in the making….
Ottawa commemorates Quebec mosque shooting anniversary with heartfelt vigil
By Jasmine Stamos Tables at Ottawa City Hall were covered with scribbled notes and drawings on construction paper. Some had messages such as “We will remember you” and “May Allah…
OC Transpo finalizing protocols for emergency evacuation
By Saskia Rodenburg A recent inquiry by the City of Ottawa’s accessibility advisory committee has revealed that OC Transpo is still finalizing protocols on how to deal with crises such as a terror attack in the new light-rail transit system. The committee inquired…
Have a Heart Day reminds students of education inequalities faced by Indigenous children
By Cora Hansen In addition to writing love notes this Valentine’s Day, students in Ottawa teacher Danielle Fontaine’s Grade 3-4 class are writing letters and poems addressed to government officials…
OHIP+ helping youth with diabetes deal with financial burden of medication
By Madeline Lines Jamie Everitt is a 21-year-old student with type one diabetes working in Centretown. Diagnosed at age seven, she got used to the painful prick of testing her…
EDITORIAL: Proactive community police work around gun violence could support a reduced crime rate
By Hilary Laffrenier Ottawa has witnessed a surge in gun violence in recent years, leaving the city’s police services searching for answers. But the answer is clear: Ottawa needs a…
First gay Muslim cooking night brings LGBTQ+ community together
By Daanish Rehman The aroma of Lebanese cooking is coming from an apartment at the end of the corridor. Amid the din of blaring music, Ottawa’s first ever gay Muslim…
City not responsible for picking up items left on the ground near donation bins
By Jenn Colavincenzo What do designer jeans, a deflated soccer ball and a pair of knitted mittens have in common? They’re all items that have been left outside of the…