VIEWPOINT: Ottawa needs stricter waste diversion rules — now
By Cassandra Plourde Do you use your green bin? If not, what’s holding you back? On March 28, city council voted 19-3 to allow plastic bags and dog waste in…
City leaders pledge to address anti-black racism
By Gowlene Selvavijayan Members of Ottawa’s black community sat down face-to-face at a town hall March 21 with representatives of the very institutions called out for perpetuating anti-black racism. More…
VIEWPOINT: Prince of Wales Bridge holds great value for city
By Micaal Ahmed First, it was a key asset for a Quebec-based rail empire. Then it was a link in the Canadian Pacific Railway’s transcontinental line — part of the…
Ottawa seeks Indigenous art for city’s collection
By Jacob Hoytema The City of Ottawa, which has amassed a collection of nearly 3,000 artworks, is looking to add more Indigenous art to its holdings — the source of…
Satire and The City
By Matthew Curtis A satirical artist plans to poke fun at city planning in an upcoming exhibit at City Hall. René Price will present his vision of a tongue-in-cheek “utopian”…
City of Ottawa survey coming to a close
By Sophia Barkhouse The Ottawa Next survey being conducted by city staff is meant to give Ottawa residents the chance to contribute to city policies. But with the survey closing…
Rochester Heights mural curbs graffiti vandalism
By Crystal Oag A mural depicting 22 puzzle pieces graces the once graffiti-targeted wall at Rochester Heights Community House in Centretown. Youth from the organization created the mural as part…
Federal budget earmarks $73M for joint library
By Hilary Laffrenier After months of uncertainty, the federal government announced in its Feb. 27 budget that $73 million has been earmarked for Library and Archives Canada to join the…
Volunteer-run music program, OrKidstra, to perform at Ottawa’s eighth annual VOscars
By Chelsea Emode The City of Ottawa’s eighth annual awards gala for volunteers, dubbed the VOscars, will feature a musical performance by OrKidstra, the Centretown-based volunteer-run program that offers free…
Delays still ahead for construction of Senators’ new arena at LeBreton Flats
By Sissi De Flaviis Vivas The Ottawa Senators will move to LeBreton Flats after all, but there could still be some delays in the construction of their new arena. The…