Convenience store owner praises liberalizing alcohol market in Ontario
When Premier Doug Ford announced plans to allow Ontario convenience stores to sell beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails, Biruk G. Medhin received the news with enthusiasm and optimism. For 30 years, Medhin has run the A&M Confectionary in Ottawa’s Heron Park neighbourhood. He told Capital Current he had worked closely with community members in the past to sign a petition...
Aggregate price of a single family home increasing in Ottawa, according to Royal LePage
Ottawa home buyers continue to feel increasing economic pressures, according to Royal LePage. The aggregate price of a home in Ottawa has increased by 2.1 per cent to $777,400 in the second quarter of 2024.
The Mushroom Chronicles: Psilocybin sales outlets popping up everywhere
The push to purchase psylocibin is creating a new wave of desire for legalization.
Crumbl Nepean attracts a cookie-loving crowd on opening day
Crumbl Cookies, a dessert franchise that’s gone viral on social media for their unique weekly rotation of cookies, opened a brand-new store in Ottawa on Friday, and locals flocked to its doors for opening day.
Best before and maybe after: New initiative to show date on food isn’t necessarily best measure of food quality
Too Good To Go is launching the "Look-Smell-Taste" initiative in Canada to help reduce food waste.
Live Nation to open major new music venue in downtown Ottawa
The former Chapters building at the corner of Rideau Street and Sussex Drive in Downtown Ottawa will soon by a 2,000 seat music venue operated by Live Nation, the largest music promotion company in North America.
Bank Street Wishlist: Wider sidewalks and bike lanes wanted
Wider sidewalks and bike lanes part of the wish list for users for Bank Street.
It’s about the core: Webinar to discuss downtown Ottawa’s future
City Talk returns May 23 with a new discussion on what the future looks like for downtown Ottawa.
Plan for stacked development in Kanata gets thumbs up from planning committee
Ottawa planning committee has endorsed a plan to build 100 stacked dwelling units on a private street.
Swimming in rough seas: The quest for a sustainable seal harvest continues
The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued a new report showing a dramatic rise in the number of seals.
The 25th Hour: Investing in women’s entrepreneurship
There are more Canadian women entrepreneurs than ever before, yet systemic barriers in funding are still getting in the way of good business. Reporter Nehaa Bimal finds out more about these barriers to success.
The 25th Hour: Cheap rent? Good luck!
Rent in Ottawa is unaffordable for many. Capital Current explains why prices have risen, and what can be done about it.