Closed work permits in Canada akin to modern slavery, advocates say
“Your housing is dependent on that person, your access to health care, your status, everything is tied to that person. Is that an employer? Is that a farmer? Or is that your master? ” Alladua said, echoing sentiments from his book.
While progress has been made, Ottawa sees a hard road ahead tackling homelessness
Ottawa says it has made progress on its housing and homeless plan, but the city sees many challenges ahead as it continues to try and ensure everybody is housed.
Indigenous group aims to help small businesses thrive in the digital economy
Ashley-Rose Machendagoos, an Ojibway woman who owns a business selling beaded earrings and beaded kits, says she struggles with all the technology required to have an online store.
CUSA fights visa cap, while minister insists international students mustn’t end up ‘slinging pizzas’
The battle lines are drawn over the recently announced cap on International student visas.
Youth Tutoring Project expands reach from Ottawa to Toronto and Vancouver
The Youth Tutoring Project began during the pandemic and is finding that their is growing demand for the service provided to elementary school students in need of some help with schoolwork.
City builder: Broadcaster and fundraiser Sam Laprade inducted into Order of Ottawa
Sam Laprade, a 52-year-old veteran radio and television show host, has just received the Order of Ottawa from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
Rough starts: construction causing dog complaint surge, says Ottawa councillor
Dogs are causing Ottawa residents to use the city’s 311 system to complain about owners and their pets.