Thousands participate in Women’s March downtown
By Amy Yee Ottawa joined 616 cities around the world in marching in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, showing their unanimous support for women’s rights….
Kind offers safe space for LGBTQ conflict resolution
Marika Van Schepen In a time of conflict and violence, Kind Space — an LGBTTQ+ organization located in downtown Ottawa — is focusing on resolution in the New Year. Kind…
Bike safety advocates warn against winter cycling
By Isaac Würmann When it comes to winter cycling in Centretown, advocates say conditions still range from the good to the bad to the ugly. With helmets on and neck…
City increasing pedestrian safety
Arianna Paquette Pedestrian crossovers are a new sight at many Ottawa intersections, and you can expect to see more of them dotting city intersections by 2018. The bright and flashing…
Vanitea Room tea house introducing online boutique
By Joshua Soucie The slice of bread covered in cranberry chutney, topped with a hard boiled quail’s egg and alfalfa poses a conundrum: devour it immediately or take a few…
Mythical creatures and fine dining for Canada’s 150th
By Selene Tan A giant spider as well as a fire-breathing, water-spraying dragon will walk the streets. Well-heeled patrons will feast on Canadian delicacies in a restaurant suspended 50 metres…
Confederation Line to feature underground light show
By Rebecca Kiriakopoulos Cutting-edge technology, astounding interactive elements, spectacular lights, sounds and special effects — in a subway tunnel? This is just one of the many events on deck this year…
Three Centretown restaurants acclaimed by The New York Times
By Amy Cook Although Ottawa is best known for its political allure, three determined and deserving Centretown eateries were recently celebrated in a New York Times article. The travel story,…
Public opposed to Lebreton Flats central library
By Nathan Caddell Heads were shaking and emotions were unfiltered at the Public Library Consultation at City Hall on Jan. 18. The packed house protested the proposed new central library…
Police face race scrutiny
By Matt Yuyitung Ottawa’s police department is at odds with the chief commissioner of the provincial human rights body over how to address the fact that black and Middle Eastern…