B.C. leads the way with free contraception: Will other provinces follow?
With the B.C. government set to implement their free contraception plan this April, reproductive health activists are leading the push for free access in Ontario.
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Wafa El-Rayes and Leila-Indira Mohabeer-Ortiz ,
April 3, 2023
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Ottawa Turkish community grateful for donations to earthquake survivors
Ottawa's Turkish community is collecting essential items for earthquake survivors with hundreds of contributions from across the city.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
February 24, 2023
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A view from the Arctic: Indigenous film festival opens a window on northern culture
The seventh Unikkaatuarniq: Snowscreen hosted by the Asinabka Film Festival returned to in-person screenings with Winterlude for the first time in three years.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
February 16, 2023
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Celebrating Indigeneity in person: The Asinabka film festival returns to roaring applause
The 11th annual Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival launched with a cheering audience.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
August 12, 2022
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Hate on the rise in Ottawa, police say and victims are bearing the brunt
The number of hate crimes reported to Ottawa police continues to rise for a third year in a row.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
July 11, 2022
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Remembering a hero: The first Chief Pinesi Day honours life of Algonquin leader
The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation celebrated their first ever Chief Pinesi Day on July 1st.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
July 4, 2022
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Ottawa protestors condemn U.S. abortion decision and note concerns about access to the procedure in Canada
Protestors gathered in downtown Ottawa on Friday afternoon denouncing the U.S. Supreme court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
June 27, 2022
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Welcome to Adaawewigamig: New store in Byward Market offers a cultural touchstone for Indigenous youth
The Assembly of Seven Generations hosted celebrations in Byward Market for National Indigenous Peoples Day and their new store front.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
June 23, 2022
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Ottawa Fringe Festival returns in person to celebrate 25th anniversary
Ottawa Fringe Festival is returning in person after two years to celebrate 25th anniversary.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
June 15, 2022
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Back in person, the NAC Indigenous Art Market fosters a sense of community
The NAC Indigenous Art Market allowed culture and community to meet during National Indigenous History Month.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
June 15, 2022
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Carleton students push university to divest funds from fossil fuels investments
Carleton students want the university to follow the lead of other institutions and pull its endowment funds from fossil fuel investments.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
December 15, 2021
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Going greener: CHEO promises to kick its carbon habit
Ottawa's children's hospital has announced a plan to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
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Wafa El-Rayes ,
December 3, 2021
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