Ontario’s $7M arts funding promise ‘using scotch tape to fix a leak,’ writers say
A recent $7 million pledge from the Ontario government has left some in the literary sector divided on whether it will meaningfully address the realities facing the arts.
Internationally educated nurses are untapped assets in solving nursing shortages
A recent Statistics Canada report explores how many internationally educated nurses are underutilized even in the midst of a national nursing shortage.
New $25M housing bond campaign in Ottawa turns neighbours into investors
A new bond will allow residents to invest in two local non-profits to preserve affordable housing.
Ottawa councillors say ‘no’ to declaring Hintonburg a heritage district
Ottawa city councillors have rejected the idea of declaring the historically rich neighbourhood of Hintonburg as one of the heritage conservation districts.
Advocates say Canada is backsliding as HIV cases rise
At an early World AIDS Day ceremony advocates say Canada is backsliding on goals to end the epidemic as HIV cases have risen.
Housing advocates call for bylaw to counter growing ‘renoviction’ notices
Advocates for affordable housing gathered on Friday to urge city council to adopt a new bylaw to strengthen protection against eviction notices.
New parking pilot project planned for drivers with disabilities
A new pilot project is in discussion to implement designated on-street spaces for accessible parking permit holders.