Government scrambles to reference Jews on key plaque at new Holocaust Monument
By Michael Sun The federal government has removed and will replace a plaque at Ottawa’s recently unveiled National Holocaust Monument after an uproar over the fact that the wording…
September heat wave set temperature records for Ottawa
By Patrick Barrios Ottawa’s sweltering late-September heat wave smashed temperature records for the capital. According to Environment Canada, Sept. 27 marked the conclusion of a six-day string of heat, which…
More police raids on pot shops fuel debate over marijuana sales
By Nate Dove Police raided two Ottawa cannabis dispensaries on Oct. 3. Officers arrived at Cannabis Culture on Bank Street and Dr. Greenthumb on Montreal Road, seizing dried marijuana,…
Laurier bike lane audit prompts planned improvements
By Floriane Bonneville The results of an audit on Laurier Avenue’s bike-lane safety was recently presented to city council. The audit was ordered by the city in the aftermath…
Walk-a-thon to raise money for emergency food centre
By Gabbi Van Looyen The Centretown Emergency Food Centre is holding its second annual fundraising walk-a-thon on Oct. 15 to meet the rising costs of helping those in need. Despite…
Tree Canada plants 82nd millionth tree
By Aidan Chamandy Tree Canada celebrated both its 25th anniversary and National Tree Day on Sept. 27 with the planting of its 82nd millionth tree, a native sugar maple. The…
Play critiques Sir John A. Macdonald for role in residential school system
By Floriane Bonneville The play Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion premiered on Oct. 3 at the NAC. As its title suggests, the theatrical performance is partly…
Anti-fascist protesters demonstrate against far-right group on Parliament Hill
By Brandi Awad Hundreds of anti-fascist, left-wing protesters gathered on Parliament Hill on Sept. 30 to show their solidarity in response to another demonstration being held there by a far-right…
Ottawa Public Library bans explicit content from library computers
By Matt Gergyek Visitors to the Ottawa Public Library’s Main branch on Metcalfe Street will no longer be able to use library computers to view pornographic material or other explicit…
Pagan Pride Day aims to shake misconceptions
By Michael Charlebois The celebration of a unique but often misunderstood religion took place recently at the Bronson Centre. Pagan Pride Day on Sept. 30 helped unite Pagans from across…