Charitable challenges: COVID-19 hurting the homeless, the hungry and others in need in Ottawa
Three charitable organizations describe the problems they face helping the homeless, the hungry and people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic
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John Balser and Zak Mian ,
December 10, 2020
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Many students losing an economic lifeline as restaurant jobs in Ottawa hit hard by COVID-19
Life is tough for Student employees and students seeking work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Zak Mian and John Balser ,
October 27, 2020
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7 min read
In The News: Friday, Oct. 23
Capital Current rounds up the morning headlines
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John Balser ,
October 23, 2020
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Acquittal of Ottawa police officer in death of Abdirahman Abdi draws reaction from across Canada
The acquittal of Ottawa Police Const. Daniel Montsion of three charges from the death of Abdirahman Abdi four years ago is drawing reaction from across the country. Montsion was found not guilty of manslaughter, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in by Ontario Court Justice Robert Kelly, who said he was not convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Montsion...
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John Balser ,
October 21, 2020
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In The News: Friday, Oct. 16
The forecast today is for a high of 10ºC and a low of 6ºC. Environment Canada says there is a chance of showers throughout the day. Minor hockey leagues put on ice for 28 days The Nepean Minor Hockey Association has postponed leagues in Ottawa as a result of modified Stage 2 restrictions. Teams have been allowed to practice only...
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John Balser ,
October 16, 2020
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COVID consequences: The new normal for amateur team sports
The new normal for sports seems bleak. Amateur leagues have suffered cancellation or experienced major change. [Photo @ John Balser]
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John Balser and Zak Mian ,
October 8, 2020
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5 min read
Podcast: ASMR: Tingles in Your Brain
Have you ever wondered about Autonomous sensory meridian response or ASMR? Tingles in Your Brain investigates the hype, and the science of this growing online sensory trend.
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Baneet Braich, Saarah Rasheed, Kieran Heffernan and John Balser ,
April 29, 2020
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Podcast: The Corona Chronicles, episode 1
This podcast produced by third year Carleton Journalism students brings you the human face of the COVID-19 outbreak. This series is called the Corona Chronicles.
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John Balser, Emily Wilson and Grant Craig ,
March 26, 2020
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Legal cannabis not so green
With the legalization of cannabis now firmly in Canada's rear-view mirror, some are concerned that excessive packaging could be harmful to the environment.
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Matthew Newell, John Balser and Matias Bessai ,
December 18, 2019
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3 min read
A glimpse into the world of realism tattooing
An insiders look into tattoo culture, and the changes the industry is experiencing in the midst of a generational shift.
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Ciaran Morgan and John Balser ,
November 28, 2019
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3 min read
Canal-area businesses wait for answers about expropriation for bridge project
A number of small businesses are being expropriated for future bridge construction in Ottawa. There has been little communication between the businesses, the city and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation making it very difficult for the businesses to plan for their futures.
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John Balser ,
November 4, 2019
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4 min read
Rolling on: Future of skateboarding is building in a Vanier parking lot
Learn to Skate in Vanier is a program to teach kids the fundamentals for skateboarding in a parking lot in Vanier.
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John Balser ,
October 9, 2019
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3 min read