National Holocaust Monument to remain open during winter
By David Sagolj Despite snow already starting to fall, the National Holocaust Monument will stay partially open, after the initial plan to close it was met by backlash from representatives…
Public campaigns underrepresenting people with disabilities
By Amanda Marsh The City of Ottawa’s accessibility advisory committee wants the municipal government to include more people with disabilities in its public outreach campaigns. The motion was discussed on…
New legislation set to make Ottawa bilingual
By Joanna Sivasankaran An Ontario government bill could make the City of Ottawa officially bilingual as early as next month. The measure, included in omnibus legislation tabled on Nov. 14…
Ride-sharing Lyft coming to Ottawa streets
By Sarah Newman As the one-year anniversary of Uber’s street-legal status in Ottawa passes, another ride-sharing app is looking to set up shop in the city: San Francisco-based Lyft. On…
Ottawa bracing for first serious snowfall, freezing rain
By Maggie Parkhill Whether you’re more “let it snow” or “dear God, no,” winter is on its way to Ottawa. Environment Canada put a special weather statement in effect for…
Author talks history of Canadian slavery
By Rosa Saba When Robyn Maynard speaks, she often asks members of the audience whether they remember learning about the history of American slavery. Almost everyone puts up their hand,…
Construction of new sewer and storm-water tunnel underway
By Devon Litster Construction has begun on a huge downtown sewer and storm-water tunnel — considered critical to cleaning up the Ottawa River — that will run the full north-south…
Lisgar, Glebe x-country runners win laurels at OFSAA
By Spencer Douglas After successful cross-country regionals for both the Glebe Gryphons and Lisgar Lords, competitors from Ottawa’s two downtown high schools kept the success running during the provincial championships…
Acquittal of man accused of rape prompts protest
By Laura Atherton A group of anti-sexual violence advocates recently held a protest outside the Ottawa courthouse to push for the Canadian justice system to better train judges in regards…
Planned ‘zombie’ law targets distracted pedestrians
By Kunqin Wang The feasibility of a so-called “Zombie Law” — a proposed Ontario government bill targeting distracted walking — is being seen as the key obstacle to implementing the…