Soft news is big news: So-called ‘feminine’ subjects have major cultural and economic impacts — whether you care or not
Soft news is just as important for society as hard reporting and it's time it earned the same respect.
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Miranda Caley ,
January 7, 2022
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French films find new home on Cinessance as francophone service aims to shake up streaming
Seeking out French films has been an ongoing struggle for francophones and francophiles; but with the recent drop of Cinessance, it may become easier.
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Miranda Caley ,
December 26, 2021
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Ottawa photographers explore mental health issues through a gripping exhibit at SPAO
Stay Silent, Drift Deep is the latest exhibit presented at the School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, and it features mental health-inspired pieces by four local photographers.
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Miranda Caley and Rawan Youssef ,
November 17, 2021
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CatVideoFest pulls in feline fans for rescue fundraiser
The ByTowne Cinema partnered with Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue for CatVideoFest 2021, drawing in Ottawa cat lovers and raising proceeds for local rescue shelters.
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Miranda Caley and Rawan Youssef ,
November 3, 2021
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Updated Dark Side of Sandy Hill walking tour acknowledged the role played by politicians in creating residential schools, Indian Act
The walking tour is back for its second year, this time with a stronger emphasis on the federal government's historic mistreatment of Indigenous peoples.
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Miranda Caley ,
October 31, 2021
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‘The wardrobe of the metaverse’: Digital clothing could be the future of the fashion industry
In the new age of face and body filters, clothing may be next to dominate the virtual world.
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Miranda Caley ,
October 21, 2021
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IN THE NEWS: Friday, Sept. 24
Capital Current’s morning news roundup.
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Miranda Caley ,
September 24, 2021
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IN THE NEWS: Friday, Sept. 17
Capital Current's morning news roundup.
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Miranda Caley ,
September 17, 2021
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These tired eyes: Pandemic seems to be sparking an epidemic of weakened vision
The pandemic is forcing people indoors and onto computer screens which in turn is leading to vision problems associated with 'computer vision syndrome.'
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Miranda Caley ,
April 27, 2021
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Local photographer partners with Carleton gallery to provide free portraits for 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC communities
The Carleton University Art Gallery is conducting its first collaboration with a local photographer to provide free portraits for 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals.
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Miranda Caley ,
April 7, 2021
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COVID-19 causing wedding woes for brides, grooms and guests
Soon-to-be brides are struggling to plan their special day as the pandemic continues to thrive in Canada.
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Miranda Caley and Rawan Youssef ,
February 22, 2021
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COVID cash: Pandemic pressures may push more women to consider direct-selling opportunities
The pandemic may lead more women to participate in direct selling schemes.
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Miranda Caley ,
January 28, 2021
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