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…
VIEWPOINT: City’s picky locations about marijuana dispensaries further stigmatize low-income areas
By Jordan Omstead American newspapers have plenty of material to work with these days. So when one of the biggest newspaper chains south of the border decides to run a…
VIEWPOINT: Homeless youth at risk of overdose don’t have the time to be waitlisted
By Alicia Wachon Beneath a foundation of faith, there lies hope — literally. Located in the basement of the First Baptist Church at the intersection of Laurier Avenue and Elgin…
History project marks CCOC’s 45th anniversary
By Anita Brown The Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation, a leading affordable housing supplier in the city for nearly half a century, has embarked on a history project to mark the…
Landlords still fighting for the ban of pot-smoking in rental units
By Victoria Brown Ontario landlords are trying to win the right to ban pot smoking in rental units under existing tenant agreements. Owners of rental buildings in the province are…
O’Connor Street construction causing floral shop to rethink business strategy
By Ebonie Walker Valentine’s Day is typically the most lucrative time of the year for Crystal Hill, co-owner of The Fresh Flower & Gift Basket Company on O’Connor Street. But…
Trails singer, Allie O’Manique, will debut at MEGAPHONO festival hosted by NAC
By Kira Locken Ottawa musician Allie O’Manique says she’s excited to be making her musical debut at the National Arts Centre on Feb. 9 as part of the MEGAPHONO music…
Sonicity app launches–experience your city commute through the ears of local musicians
By Meaghan Richens A new app is putting more local music on the map – literally. Sonicity is a free mobile app that provides users with a tailored soundtrack to…
Ottawa’s first Art Battle of the year paints success
By David Monk Travis Doubt sits quietly backstage frantically scribbling down possible visuals on his small brown notepad. He is next to five other artists who, like himself, are patiently…
VIEWPOINT: Arts program for homeless youth can’t afford to lose its location
By Emma Jiayue Liu Last month, homeless youth involved in the Ottawa Innercity Ministries arts program were told the initiative was being put on hold due to planned renovations at…