Third of Canadians expected to cut meat consumption, survey says
By Jackie Bastianon According to a newly released study, nearly one-third of Canadians surveyed plan to reduce their meat consumption over the next six months. The Dalhousie University study cited several reasons why participants are considering turning away from meat, including health, environmental concerns and animal welfare. “More and more Canadians are considering reducing the amount of protein from meat...
New speed limit signs hit Ottawa streets
New "Area" speed limit signs are being introduced to older downtown neighbourhoods, reducing speed limit to 40 km/h from 50.
City conducting survey on cannabis retail stores
The City of Ottawa wants to know what residents think about retail cannabis stores, before it decides whether to allow them in the city.
Gun violence in Ottawa approaching last year’s record numbers
With two months left in 2018, the number of reported shootings in Ottawa is up to 71 – just shy of last year’s record-breaking total of 74. The city has also seen 15 homicides so far this year, the same number as last year’s total.
Former Ottawa YMCA-YWCA director pleads guilty to fraud
Police say all money has been repaid after a former director of the National Capital Region YMCA-YW
Survey details Ottawa’s homeless population
The results of a survey of Ottawa's homeless will help city staff to address housing issues with better services and programs.
Female performers in Ottawa get their own series
A newly-launched workshop and concert series looks to help develop Ottawa's female musical talent.
Ottawa elects more women to council, falls short on diversity
On Oct. 22, Ottawa residents elected four more women to join three incumbents at City Hall. Meanwhile two minority councillors were defeated cutting in half the number on council.
Ottawa voter turnout up from 2014
The 2018 election turnout was 42.55 per cent, topping 2014's 39.93 per cent.
Sex-ed curriculum inspired campaign of first transgender school board trustee
Lyra Evans believes that good sex-education saves lives, and vowed to fight for a modernized sex-ed curriculum throughout a winning campaign in Zone 9 of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
Peace Tower carillon star of commemorative CD
The Peace Tower carillon is celebrating 90 years of beautiful music with a CD.
Early voter turnout for 2018 Ottawa election hits new high
Ottawa voter turnout at early polls hits a new high in the 2018 municipal vote, a Capital Current analysis of Elections Ottawa data shows.