Choice, no choice: More young women finding themselves in part-time jobs, data shows
Last fall, Carleton University student Kate Yoshida was juggling her studies with a part-time job. The 20 year old media production and design student was working in the communications department of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency. “I took the job just because it was my first full-time summer job that was related to my field of study,” she said. Yoshida...
Neighbourhood health hubs playing key role in city immunization efforts
Any Ottawa parent with a child who’s missing immunizations should be expecting mail soon — if they haven’t already received it. Since December, Ottawa Public Health has mailed about 11,000 incomplete immunization advisory letters to families with children missing one or more vaccines on their health record. Soon, the agency will send school suspension notices to those who have not...
Heron Park to finally see new field house after 20-plus years of waiting
A small green and red-brick building, for two decades a familiar sight to Heron Park residents, is now gone. However, it will not be missed for long. In six months, a new and much improved facility will replace it. Bordered by Sawmill Creek and Heron Road, the south-central Ottawa park has a playground, a baseball diamond, wading pool and skating...