Rising costs, vet shortages make for tough times for pet owners
Veterinarian shortages have led to a cost increase in for vet costs in Ottawa. Local pet owners struggle to ensure their pets are getting needed care.
OC Transpo can’t commit to opening date for LRT’s long-delayed Trillium Line
OC Transpo boss Renée Amilcar couldn't give the Transit Commission a firm date for the opening of the Trillium Line.
Aviation museum unveils exhibit on Canada’s Cold War experience
A new exhibit on the Cold War has opened at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Capital Current pays a visit.
Middle East war casts pall over Ramadan, Eid for local Muslims
The Gaza war cast a pall over Ramadan in Ottawa this year.
Advocates urge uOttawa to find new home for campus daycare
UOttawa is about to demolish a building that houses the campus daycare centre. Advocates are frustrated that they can't convince the university to save the centre.
A big bite: Tick populations expected to surge after Ottawa’s mild winter, balmy spring
Warmer winters are causing populations of ticks to expand in the Ottawa area bringing a risk of infection including Lyme disease.
Conservative rally to ‘axe the tax’ previews federal vote over carbon price
WTF? “Where’s the funds?” That’s what federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians need to ask about the April 1 increase in the national price on carbon under the Liberal government’s centrepiece policy to fight climate change. Conservative supporters at a recent “Axe the Tax” rally at the Infinity Convention Centre in in the city’s south end were part of...
City very slowly and steadily winning accessibility race for Ottawa libraries
The public libraries in Ottawa are solely and surely removing barriers that impede citizens with disabilities.
Toxic trouble: More oversight needed on ubiquitous ‘forever’ chemicals, say researchers
Researchers say that everyone has been exposed to toxins at some point in their life. One of the most commonly found sets of toxins are called PFAS, a set of toxins that can be found in nearly every product and the environment.
Council’s ‘Belonging Playbook’ aims to diversify Ottawa sports scene
New Playbook offered by Ottawa Sports Council aims to promote diversity and break down barriers to participation in local sports.
Rural outreach: City wants to hear residents’ suggestions on how to improve services
The City of Ottawa is about to begin a consultation with rural residents to get input on improvements to services to rural wards.
Mission’s meals provide sustenance, lift spirits of thousands on Easter weekend
The Ottawa Mission served a record number of Easter meals recently, a reflection of the growing need in the Ottawa community.