Putting a new spin on it: Finding by astrophysicists shows there is more than one way to orbit a star
The strange rotation of two planets around a distant star is raising questions about whether our planetary system is the norm in the universe.
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Preslea Normand and Jasmine Bhimani ,
March 11, 2022
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Autism diagnoses — and my brilliant brother’s story — teach us about racial bias in health care
Though he showed many of the early signs of autism, my brother was not diagnosed until he was 13 — far beyond the typical detection age of four years old. This may be because he was a young boy of colour.
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Jasmine Bhimani ,
December 27, 2021
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Kanata martial arts academy fights violence against women by promoting self-defence skills
One in three women have been abused in their lifetime, according to the UN. This number typically increases in times of crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jasmine Bhimani, Christianna Alexiou and Emmanuella Dwumfour ,
December 8, 2021
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Flight prices skyrocket as university students book holiday tickets — or not
Some students are noticing that flight prices are increasing dramatically over the holidays.
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Jasmine Bhimani and Christianna Alexiou ,
November 23, 2021
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7 min read
IN THE NEWS: Tuesday, Nov. 9
Capital Current offers morning news highlights.
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Jasmine Bhimani ,
November 9, 2021
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City hall exhibit showcases Muslim culture as Ottawa declares Islamic Heritage Month
Mayor Jim Watson has proclaimed October 2021 as Islamic Heritage Month in the City of Ottawa.
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Jasmine Bhimani ,
October 20, 2021
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Hundreds commemorated lives lost at Indian residential schools on National Day
Though hundreds attended the Remember Me event on Sept. 30, a deafening silence filled Ottawa’s downtown core.
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Jasmine Bhimani and Christianna Alexiou ,
October 15, 2021
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City of Ottawa’s new recycling regime will shift responsibility to producers to re-use, divert waste
Manufacturers and independent producers will soon be responsible for collecting and recycling blue bin items.
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Jasmine Bhimani ,
October 13, 2021
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Reports show immigrants more likely to suffer from anxiety during COVID-19
Studies are showing that new Canadians are facing more mental health concerns than others during the pandemic.
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Marika Carrier and Jasmine Bhimani ,
December 14, 2020
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Cumberland’s Franco-Ontarians worried merger with Osgoode ward would hurt their culture and language
The City is examining six proposals for ward boundary reviews, all of which will impact Cumberland's Francophone community.
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Jasmine Bhimani ,
October 27, 2020
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Faces of Change: Abdirizak Karod works to unite Black people in Ottawa
Abdirizak Karod is a mentor and community leader, who has continued to support the Somali community in the face of budget cuts.
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Jasmine Bhimani ,
October 6, 2020
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Cumberland byelection candidates adapt to campaigning during COVID
Cumberland Ward 19 candidates follow the Ottawa Public Health guidelines on the campaign trail.
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Jasmine Bhimani ,
October 2, 2020
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