Ottawa facing full-blown “cat crisis,” warn animal welfare advocates
Ottawa is in the grips of a "Cat Crisis," which local animal welfare advocates say is only going to get worse this spring with annual Kitten Season.
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Gabbi van Looyen ,
April 22, 2019
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Ottawa experts skeptical of numbers in the Liberals’ poverty reduction report
Ottawa anti-poverty experts are skeptical of the Liberals' new Opportunity for All report because of 2016 changes to how the federal government measures poverty rates. They said the numbers are not accurate.
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Gabbi van Looyen ,
April 11, 2019
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Indigenous languages bill “a start” toward revitalizing Ottawa communities
New Indigenous Language Act, a "stepping stone" in the revitalization of Indigenous culture.
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Casey Bolton, Vera He and Gabbi van Looyen ,
March 14, 2019
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Fillings or finances: Changes to OSAP are worrying students in Ontario
Will the Ontario government's changes to OSAP make university more affordable? This story breaks down what these changes will mean for students.
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Vera He, Casey Bolton and Gabbi van Looyen ,
February 25, 2019
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Breaking barriers: New Ottawa study aims to empower those battling addictions and homelessness
People experiencing homelessness are facing barriers entering the workforce. A new study aims to find solutions from within the community.
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Gabbi van Looyen, Vera He and Casey Bolton ,
February 12, 2019
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Winterlude 2019 promoting Indigenous culture
Showcasing Indigenous cultural traditions will be the focus of opening weekend at Winterlude this year.
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Gabbi van Looyen ,
February 1, 2019
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Council moves ahead with byelection for Rideau-Rockcliffe
Ottawa city council passed a motion on Wednesday to hold a by-election to replace former city councillor for Rideau-Rockcliffe, Tobi Nussbaum.
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Gabbi van Looyen ,
January 30, 2019
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