Zip line auction raises $27,000 for local charities
Once provincial border crossing is allowed, Valérie and Charles-Armand Turpin will take the first official ride on Interzip Rogers.
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Ariel Harker ,
June 10, 2021
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Locked down in lockup: Prisoners’ mental health suffers as visits, volunteer groups suspended during pandemic
Volunteer-led activities in prisons across Canada have been shut down because of the pandemic, leading to a decline in already-difficult conditions that strain mental health.
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Ariel Harker ,
December 17, 2020
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Coming to a computer screen near you: Ottawa film festivals find virtual silver screen lining during pandemic
Film festivals in Ottawa are discovering the challenges and benefits of online screenings as they adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Ariel Harker ,
December 4, 2020
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Faces of change: Renée Michaud works to connect people during the pandemic
Local artist and entrepreneur Renée Michaud has adapted her community-based art events to keep people connected during the pandemic.
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Ariel Harker ,
November 25, 2020
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COVID-19 restrictions have Ottawa residents looking outdoors to stay healthy
With Gyms in Ottawa shut again because of COVID-19 restrictions, many Ottawa residents will have to consider outdoor activities to stay fit this fall and possibly through the winter.
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Ariel Harker and Jen Siushansian ,
October 28, 2020
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Here’s what you need to know for this year’s flu season
With a rising number of COVID-19 cases in Ottawa, this year's flu season brings a lot of uncertainty. Here's what you need to know about flu vaccines.
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Ariel Harker and Jen Siushansian ,
October 5, 2020
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