Critics of Ontario’s Bill 23 say need for housing shouldn’t trump land protection
Ontario's new law, known as Bill 23, makes it easier to break ground on the Greenbelt and its purpose is to offset the ongoing housing crisis and rise in immigration rates.
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Rebecca Weston ,
December 20, 2022
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Study by uOttawa professor helps explain Earth’s slow recovery from ancient mass extinction and offers warning for today
Earth couldn't get back to a normal state of self-regulation because ,of extinction of certain microorganisms potentially explaining why it took so long for life to return to the planet.
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Rebecca Weston and Adam Beauchemin ,
November 27, 2022
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IN THE NEWS: Wednesday, Nov. 23
Capital Current offers morning news highlights.
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Rebecca Weston ,
November 23, 2022
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Plot twist: BookTok has made me a more avid reader of ink on paper pages
Reading has always been an enjoyable pastime for me, but finding the right book has often proven to be challenging. But surprise: TikTok — an icon of our supposedly post-literate age — has helped me discover new and interesting books while connecting with others. Tiktok is one of the world’s biggest and most influential social media platforms. You can view...
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Rebecca Weston ,
November 22, 2022
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Bay Ward: Reliable transit a key issue for candidates
Ward boundaries: Bay Ward or Ward 7 is located north of Highway 417 and is made up of 17 neighbourhoods such as Bayshore, Britannia, Crystal Bay and Shirleys Bay. Running along the Ottawa River on the west side of the city, Bay Ward has plenty of green spaces and protected wetlands. Who’s running: Incumbent Theresa Kavanagh is being challenged by...
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Rebecca Weston ,
October 9, 2022
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Ottawa theatres in forced intermission because of COVID-19 closures
Not being able to attend live theatre is becoming a major issue for smaller theatre companies.
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Rebecca Weston ,
October 22, 2020
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