In the News: Monday, April. 6
Good morning Ottawa! The days is starting with a wind chill in the air of -6°C. But by this afternoon, it will have warmed to 12°C with a mix of sun and cloud. Environment Canada has more. Federal COVID-19 benefits program opens today Canadians unable to work during COVID-19 are now able to apply for emergency benefits. The Canadian Revenue...
Silver lining: Teen robotics team wired to work on after competition scuttled by COVID-19
“The main takeaway of it all is what we learn,” he added, citing the team’s preparation along the way, including the thrill of past competitions. “It’s not really about competing or winning, but the experience that we get from it, and the fun — it’s actually a lot of fun doing all of it.”
In the News: Monday March 30
Good morning Ottawa! We’re looking at a cloudy day with a few rain showers this morning. Morning temperatures are around 8°C, dropping to a low of plus 1°C this evening with a chance of flurries. Environment Canada has more. Two new COVID-19 related deaths in Ontario There are two more COVID-19 related deaths in Ontario, and the cases in the...
High as a kite: Riding the wind above Ottawa’s Britannia Bay
Ryan Campbell is one of many kiteboarders in Ottawa. They go to Britannia Bay to catch some serious airtime.
“RCMP has got go:” Indigenous youth lead protest in support of Wet’suwet’en in downtown Ottawa
Protesters march past Parliament Hill in support of the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs. [Photo @ Erica Endemann]
Ottawa farmers are finding solutions to long-lasting problems and local consumers can help
Ontario farmers are helping each other through coops and start-up programs to combat long-lasting downwards trends.
Dog experts stress health awareness for short-nosed breeds as they become more popular in Ottawa
Flat-faced dog breeds are becoming more popular in Ottawa, but experts say that there are serious health issues of which would-be owners should be aware.