Ontario universities face funding crisis causing some to see tuition increase as better than program cuts
“Ontario’s post-secondary sector is on the brink of a financial meltdown,” according to a recent editorial in the Toronto Star. The crisis has one student thinking a tuition increase would be better than program cuts.
Technology and inclusive storytelling driving growth of Canadian museums
Interest in Canadian museums has grown rapidly thanks to the adoption of digital technologies and inclusive storytelling.
Coordination key to smooth renewal of Glebe Community Centre, residents, staff say
The Glebe Community Centre is undergoing renovations, but so far their programming has not faced major disruptions.
Meeting the public where they are, a fifth-generation Ottawa butcher shop thrives on social media
The Butchery in Ottawa gaining social media traction is a "big deal" says expert.
Bird flu battle: Ottawa protestors outraged over B.C. ostrich cull as experts watch danger posed by virus
Farmers are protesting the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's culling of more than 300 ostriches at a B.C. farm.
Ottawa’s ‘King of Christmas trees’ returns to parking lot of iconic Merivale Dairy Queen
Ottawa's King of the Christmas Trees is back in his kingdom at the iconic retro Dairy Queen parking lot on Merivale.
Sports car owners prepare for winter season amid early snowfall
With snow finally here, Ottawa sports car owners are deciding whether or not they are keeping or storing their cars away this winter.
The Arctic is alive and some rare extinct rhino fossils tell us how
It has four toes, rather than the usual three. It is around one metre tall, small, like a carnival pony. And it has no horn. Some 23 million years ago, the creature roamed the High Arctic, crossing between North America and Eurasia — a feat researchers previously thought impossible. “It” is a recently discovered, extinct rhino. Epiatheracerium itjilik, the Arctic...
AI and GLAM: Emerging tech is changing museums and libraries
Pressure to apply AI tools to museum and gallery work is making professionals worry about how to preserve information they’ve been entrusted to protect.
Ontario’s $7M arts funding promise ‘using scotch tape to fix a leak,’ writers say
A recent $7 million pledge from the Ontario government has left some in the literary sector divided on whether it will meaningfully address the realities facing the arts.
Experts warn of rising Xylazine-linked overdoses in Ottawa and nationwide
Experts warn the surge in Xylazine-tainted drugs is part of a wider national pattern that is threatening the lives of addicts and users on the streets
Social media and personalization drive nail art trends in Ottawa
Across Ottawa, nail art is more than beauty, it’s identity. And one student nail artist is helping define the look.
From Centretown streets to Ottawa River shorelines, “third spaces” grow in the capital
"Street Seats" pilot project and NCC shorelines revitalization work to provide Ottawa residents and tourists with more third spaces.
As Lansdowne 2.0 becomes the new reality, Beandigen Café and other affected shops left without answers
Small businesses in Lansdowne are unsure how they will cope with new construction plans and relocation.
Support for local farmers on the rise even as produce prices at grocery stores fluctuate
Produce prices at the grocery stores are in constant flux. Meanwhile, local farmers' try to keep their prices relatively constant, and seem to be gaining more community support.
The ink is drying: Ottawa’s downtown tattoo shops are fading
Oversaturation of the market and issues with operating downtown have forced some longtime tattoo businesses in Ottawa to close.
Glebe’s historic outdoor community rink makes a move to park near Lansdowne
The Mutchmor rink has regularly welcomed Glebe skaters since 1932. This winter, the rink will move across the Glebe, leaving some residents and community groups concerned.
Gas prices remain high compared with other costs, leaving Ottawa residents scrambling to cope
Despite overall inflation falling, gasoline prices are still consistently higher than all other essential goods in Ontario, putting financial strain on Ottawa residents.
Families on standby as child care costs plummet, while waitlists hit record levels
Child care is cheaper but that lower price is driving more demand leaving many families waiting for access.
Closed since 2021, Mooney’s Bay Hill could reopen for winter use, based on new city report
The city is considering a redevelopment of Mooney's Bay Hill for winter use. One option would see $3.1 million reconstruction for expanded use.
From local bars to national TV, Karamilk has championed Ottawa’s drag scene
After stepping onto the stage at Ottawa’s Lookout Bar for her very first drag performance two years ago, Carleton graduate Karamilk has made her national debut on the sixth season of Canada’s Drag Race.
Turning a page? Bookworms taking stock because of rising prices
Rising cost of paper and shipping is forcing up prices for books.
For the first time, a safe haven for Inuit women is being built south of Nunavut
Ottawa's Hunt Club neighbourhood will house the city's first shelter devoted to Inuit women and children escaping violence.
Surveillance society? Ottawa police use of AI technologies concerning civil liberties experts
Civil liberties experts are expressing concern about use of AI technologies by Ottawa police.
Tracey Clark builds community one cup — or slice — at a time
The former CEO of Bridgehead is now busy in the pizza business.
Dan Plouffe is an Ottawa sports community leader — and a true life-saver
Dan Plouffe, founder of Ottawa Sports Pages and CAMPS, helps youth get exposed to sport, and reports on elite athletes
Ottawa councillors frustrated by provincial legislation will kill planned cycling projects
Frustrated by the impact that proposed Ontario legislation will have on Ottawa’s cycling infrastructure, city councillors are looking for ways to deal with Bill 60, which would prohibit bike lanes if they reduce the number of vehicle lanes.
“Why not?” Ottawa musicians intrigued by allure of Eurovision
The federal government’s budget includes $150 million to modernise CBC's mandate and explore participating in Eurovision.
Holiday shopping lists shorter, more practical, say local market-goers
Ottawa shoppers say worry over rising costs is pushing them toward smaller holiday budgets. A BMO survey confirms that.
Sunday surprise: Churches in Ottawa seeing slight increase in Gen Z worshippers
More Gen Z individuals are going to church now. Capital Current explores the development.
Ottawa Charge and PWHL right to reject plans for smaller arena, fans and experts say
The Lansdowne 2.0 project will reduce the size of the arena that housed the PWHL Ottawa Charge team.
BookTok turns a page in Ottawa’s literary scene
What began as a niche online community for book lovers has evolved in just a few years into one of the most influential forces in publishing, and Ottawa’s bookstores are feeling the effects.
For mathematician Diane Guignard, race walking adds up perfectly
Diane Guignard is a provincial Race Walking champion and mathematician, who has recently been posting impressive numbers.
Madeleine Beauregard makes waves in the paddling world
Rising canoe-kayak athlete Madeleine Beauregard is a 17-year-old paddler from Ottawa’s Rideau Canoe Club who has risen to prominence as one of Canada's top young talents.
“This is what I am meant to do”: Cara Vaccarino works to reinvent mental health care in Ottawa
Cara Vaccarino stepped into her first CEO position in January 2024 at the Royal Mental Health Centre, and strives to destigmatize mental health.
Christine Crump: Hard Rock’s powerhouse with a heart
Christine Crump has spent more than 25 years in the gaming industry. She is known for her people-first leadership philosophy and commitment to philanthropy. Her work leading Ottawa’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, along with her philanthropic ventures, reflects the values that have guided her for her entire career.
Noisy air condition system rattles the Glebe and underlines concerns as urban intensification continues in Ottawa
Glebe residents are raising concerns about noise levels made by The Clemow building.
Ottawa volunteer Sammita Chowdhury champions youth and equity
Recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award winner, Sammita Chowdhury shares her experience with community work and advocacy efforts in Ottawa.
Ottawa reporter Caroline Phillips makes her own way in journalism
Caroline Phillips is an Ottawa-based reporter who runs her publication, Caroline in the Capital. She focuses on telling community-driven stories.
Double Experience’s Brock Tinsley inspires Ottawa creatives to ‘level up’
Brock Tinsley, the nerd rock guitarist, has spent a decade performing videogame-inspired music internationally and uses his experience to help artists reach the next level in their own career.
Elliott Hartell builds community for students with disabilities through sport
Basketball player Elliott Hartell creates a unified community for students with disabilities with his involvement in Special Olympics Ontario.
Housing helper: Jason Burggraaf advocates for Ottawa’s builders
Jason Burggraaf is a voice for homebuilders in Ottawa.
Restaurant critic Peter Hum has an appetite for food, jazz, travel and family history
Capital Current introduces people who have had an impact on the city. Who is he? Peter Hum is the Ottawa Citizen’s restaurant critic. He will serve an eight-week stint as resident chef at 1 Elgin restaurant early in 2026. From Vienna to Peru, then from Hong Kong to mainland China, Hum is travelling this month, eating and writing about food along...
Kemptville nights: Goldwyn’s injects some new life into growing community
On Sept. 27, a country-style bar opened in Kemptville's downtown core.
From identity to initiative: Jennifer San works to make Ottawa safer for Indigenous people
Jennifer San, an Indigenous well-being worker, details how her journey inspires her work as coordinator for the Indigenous Women's Safety Table.
Rosey Edeh powers on from Olympian to on-air role model
The co-host of CTV Your Morning Ottawa since 2020, she is a familiar face in the local arts, sports, music and technology communities.
As Starbucks shuts Ottawa locations, coffee drinkers turn to local cafés for a better experience
As Starbucks shutters nine Ottawa locations amid declining sales, local coffee lovers are finding comfort and community in the city’s independent cafés.
Catharine Vandelinde works towards affordable housing solutions in Ottawa
Catharine Vandelinde has been working at Options Housing for eight years, where she uses her experience and expertise to fight homelessness in Ottawa.
Support agencies hope Ottawa’s food security strategy will ease demand on them
A City of Ottawa food insecurity strategy aims to engage the provincial and federal governments to advocate for better funding for assistance programs.
A cure for health care: Ottawa doctor, Alykhan Abdulla, has a mission to fix the system
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla cares for more than 5,000 patients in his family practice. He still has time to work of a fix for the ailing health-care system.