Ottawa post-secondary institutions are doing more to prevent sexual violence on campus
Most victims of sexual assault in Canada are in their first year at post-secondary schools. Ottawa’s campuses are now working to create safer schools through prevention.
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November 14, 2018
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Pressure builds to protect endangered Indigenous languages
A look at Canada's disappearing Indigenous languages and what Bill S-212 is trying to do to help keep them alive.
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November 13, 2018
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Remembrance Day 2018 marks 100 years since end of First World War
Hundreds gathered to pay their respects at the National War Memorial on Sunday. Capital Current captured the event in photographs.
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November 11, 2018
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Insults fly in the bold, gritty world of Ottawa rap battles
The city's battle rap scene is growing, culminating last month in the largest Ottawa rap battle in recent history.
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November 9, 2018
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Renfrew County citizens protest nuclear waste management facility
Environment and Indigenous groups are concerned about the effect of the new above-ground site planned in Renfrew County.
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November 8, 2018
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Ottawa craft breweries slam “unsustainable” Buck-a-Beer
Ontario Premier Doug Ford introduced the Buck-a-Beer incentive program in August, but the feasibility of lowering prices is keeping Ontario’s craft breweries on the sidelines.
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November 8, 2018
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Ottawa’s LGBT Film Festival celebrates 12th year
Ottawa's 12th annual LGBT film festival will be taking place at the National Gallery of Canada from Nov. 9-12, 2018.
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November 7, 2018
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Food trucks fired up generators and grills to join tornado relief
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned about food truck owners, they care about their communities and wouldn’t miss a chance to be out serving their neighbours after a disaster,” said Toby Vander Steen, founder of Street Food App.
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November 7, 2018
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Veterans Week in Ottawa marks 100th anniversary of end of First World War
It will be a busy week as Canada and Ottawa mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War.
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November 6, 2018
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Oat Couture: Fashionable fibre in a café haven
Oatmeal doesn't have to be bland and gooey.
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November 6, 2018
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Ottawa’s deaf community calls for official recognition of sign language
Ottawa’s deaf community wants to see sign languages officially recognized by the federal government in a new piece of legislation aimed at reducing barriers for people with disabilities.
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November 5, 2018
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A taste of Brazil waits just across the Champlain Bridge in Gatineau
As a Brazilian who has not been home for almost a year I will say that it was worth it. And of course, being able to speak Portuguese, made me feel at home.
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November 5, 2018
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