Pop-Up Shop sells upcycled furniture to help reduce waste
By Liam Leonard In a report released last month, the advocacy group Waste Watch Ottawa showed that this city’s recycling rates are significantly lower than those recorded in the rest…
Mac and cheese fest cancellation draws complaints and confusion
By Jordana Colomby Macaroni and cheese fans flooded Facebook recently to express their annoyance and confusion over the 11th– hour cancellation of Ottawa’s third annual Mac My Cheese Fest, which…
Editorial: Uber needs to embrace regulation or get out
By Maggie Parkhill Things haven’t been going uber well for a popular ridesharing company. Uber may be leaving Quebec over planned new regulations that would force drivers to complete 35…
Viewpoint: Ottawa needs diversity of services, not a mega-shelter
By Maureen McEwan Surprise, surprise: city politicians are at odds again. In the latest episode, our municipal representatives clash on housing. The plan is to relocate the Salvation Army’s George…
Viewpoint: Canadians should learn about all cultures and religions
By Rosa Saba When newly crowned federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was heckled during a campaign event in Brampton last month and accused of supporting Islamic extremism, he chose to…
Exhibit shows historical significance of Ottawa River
By Lauren Hicks The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation have partnered with the National Capital Commission to present an exhibit showcasing local Indigenous people’s historical connection to the Ottawa River….
Ontario to protect abortion clinics from protesters
By Patrick Barrios The Ontario government has introduced legislation to create safe zones around abortion clinics, a measure designed to keep anti-abortion protesters at bay. “Women in our province should…
Expo highlights immigrant women entrepreneurs
By Zhuyin Fan Being a woman should be viewed as an advantage rather than a barrier in the business world, according to Ottawa entrepreneur Praveeni Perera, guest speaker at the…
Little Italy restaurants hurt by new patio fees
By Matthew Horwood The unseasonably warm September weather has resulted in an extended patio season. But some restaurant owners in Little Italy say the City of Ottawa’s new patio fees…
Viewpoint: Ottawa needs to crack down on Airbnb ‘ghost hotels’
By Sarah Newman Surprising though it may sound, not all millennials are big fans of Airbnb — especially not millennial renters. Young renters across Canada in tourist-friendly neighbourhoods like Centretown…