Vimy talk draws crowd
By Mamta Manhas In a dimly lit theatre at the Canadian War Museum, dozens came on March 30 to hear curator and historian Tim Cook answer a timely question: why…
Extreme Salad Man lectures on edible plants
By Rachel Dale With spring in the air, Centretown residents can expect to see plants blossoming soon along balconies and in front-yard gardens. But many may not realize these plants…
Poutine festival adds rich flavours to lineup
By Nicole Babb Exotic flavours, a world record attempt, and new eating contests are three additions poutine lovers can look forward to at next month’s third annual PoutineFest in Ottawa….
Naqvi calls for ‘bold’ legal reform
By Rachel Jaskula Limiting the number of preliminary hearings could be one way to keep court cases in Ottawa and across the province from dragging on for years, says Ottawa…
Pedestrian, cyclist advocate wanted
By Makayla Peacock Out of the million or so people in the Ottawa, there is no one dedicated to being a full-time advocate for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Ecology Ottawa…
Tour book offers fresh look at capital
By Caroline O’Neill When a university recruiter described a frozen canal in the winter and the famous “Obama cookies” sold in the Byward Market’s Moulin de Provence, Zainab Muse decided…
Bid for sanctuary city status still in limbo
By Katrina McNabb The proposal to make Ottawa a sanctuary city is still up in the air after a city hall meeting on March 30. No concrete decision was made…
Tool library hosts one day make-a-thon
By Cat Kelly The Ottawa Tool Library is all about making people’s trash their treasure once again — by fixing it for them. A recent one-day event invited anyone who…
Police wristband for charged officer renews debate over Abdi death
By Caroline O’Neill Blue and black wristbands being worn by local police have sparked a debate in Ottawa after they were commissioned by officers in support of their colleague, Const….
Liberals easily hold Ottawa-Vanier in byelection fight
By Dustin Cook Liberal candidate Mona Fortier won the Ottawa-Vanier byelection Monday night to become the first woman to represent the federal riding. The byelection was held to fill the…