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…
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…
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…
Safe injection sites still a year away from setting up in Ottawa
Those in need of a supervised injection site located in Centretown will need to wait for at least another year. The Centretown Community Health Centre and Somerset West Community Health…
The annual SlutWalk takes to Ottawa’s streets
SlutWalk Ottawa returned for its fifth year recently with a new organizer and a strengthened focus on marginalized groups at higher risk of being sexually assaulted. The annual event aims…
Canadian War Museum volunteers receive honours from Governor General
Two Friends of the Canadian War Museum received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in front of friends, family and Gov. Gen. David Johnston on Sept. 6. Michael Braham and Mai-Yu…