Nearly 200 brave souls take polar plunge to raise money for Special Olympics
Law enforcement officers, friends, family and community members took turns plunging into ice-cold water at TD Place recently, raising more than $30,000 for Special Olympics Ontario during the annual Polar Plunge.
Serious collisions dropping in rural Ottawa but more road improvements needed
Measures to improve road safety in rural areas was presented by, aiming to hit the 2024 goal of reducing major injury collisions by 20 per cent.
Pastor objects to heritage designation for church; ‘Shut the doors,’ he says
The Built Heritage Committee of the City of Ottawa has ruled that an aging church building on King Edward Avenue has heritage value. The church's congegration objects. City council will decide.
Researchers say more regulation would help make technology accessible for seniors
Digitizing essential services creates a digital divide and that puts illiterate people in a disadvantageous situation.
Canada seeing a competitive job market even STEM grads can’t escape
Recent grads in engineering and STEM are facing a competitive and evolving job market.
Sharing the wealth: The thrill of the find turns thrifters into resellers
Ottawa is seeing a rise of consumers shopping for secondhand and preloved items, on social media and local markets.
Colourful parade hosted by Chinatown BIA ushers in Year of the Dragon
The Chinatown community marked the Lunar New Year with the first parade since the pandemic ended. This year is the Year of the Dragon.
Green icon Bill McKibben urges Baby Boomers to get involved in climate activism in Carleton lecture
Climate activist and environmental icon Bill McKibben urged Baby Boomers to get involved in the fight to stop climate change.
Last call approaching for the winter season at Lansdowne’s indoor skateboarding park
Ottawa skateboarders enjoy a winter at the Aberdeen Pavilion, a pop-up skate park in Lansdowne, open free of charge. Organized by Birling skate shop and the city, the inclusive sessions run until March, overcoming winter skate challenges and promoting diversity in the sport. Birling, known for community support, provides a welcoming space for all.
PopX ’24 at Lansdowne draws collectors, vendors of all things popular culture
Geeks and vendors crowded into Lansdowne's Horticulture Building recently to celebrate pop culture the PopX festival.
CUSA fights visa cap, while minister insists international students mustn’t end up ‘slinging pizzas’
The battle lines are drawn over the recently announced cap on International student visas.
Youth Tutoring Project expands reach from Ottawa to Toronto and Vancouver
The Youth Tutoring Project began during the pandemic and is finding that their is growing demand for the service provided to elementary school students in need of some help with schoolwork.