Police making progress on better relations with minority communities, says equity council member
With the OPS' Community Equity Council seeing success in its first year, there is still more work to be done in Ottawa relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Podcast: The COVID Chronicles, final episode
In this last installment of the pandemic podcast, find out more about the third year Carleton students behind this project, as well as their reports on life under quarantine.
African-Caribbean cultural centre needed in Ottawa, organization says
African Canadian Association Coalition prepares for new cultural focused community centre.
COVID-19 puts pressure on small businesses in Ottawa
Small business owners are scrambling to adjust to the new normal of the COVID-19 lockdown.
On lockdown: A state of emergency in one Ontario town
Ontario towns, including Orangeville, are shut down amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and state of emergency declaration.
Ottawa group builds community through music in time of COVID-19
As people around the world move indoors to stop the spread of COVID-19, Ottawa's musicians are continuing to keep the city's music alive online.
Open or shut? COVID crisis forces tough choices for Ottawa restaurants
Ottawa restaurants deal with COVID-19 and pressures to close due to pandemic.
Hunting, gathering and sharing: Ottawa community helping ensure access to food during COVID-19 crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic Ottawa's community is helping the Ottawa Food Bank support a higher demand of families. Good samaritans are also helping families who are not resorting to the food bank.
Planking the COVID-19 curve with online yoga classes
Innergy Corporate Yoga is using the online conferencing platform Zoom to stream live classes to clients.
Ottawa Muslim community braces for Ramadan under quarantine
Ottawa Muslims are anticipating a Ramadan without many of the community aspects of the spiritual month.
Gas prices in Ottawa at historic lows but expert warns it likely won’t last
Gas prices in Ottawa are at their lowest in more than a decade but it won't help much for those who aren't driving because of the pandemic.
Food banks in Ottawa face unprecedented challenges
Food banks in Ottawa overcome exceptional challenges to meet exceptional needs.
They came, they SAW and they are conquering: Gallery renovations have changed artist-run organization
Ottawa's SAW Gallery and Club SAW underwent a major renovation and expansion and are experiencing the benefits in programming, audience and artist development.
Investing in Vanier: Montreal Road gets a $50 million makeover
Construction continues on Montreal Road as hydro lines are buried. The road is now being prepared for a new sewage and water main system.
Study underlines that air pollution a leading cause of premature death worldwide
While Ottawa air quality is considered low risk, a new study shows that long term exposure to air pollution is a major health threat worldwide.
Out in the cold: Pandemic reveals soaring number of families among Ottawa’s ‘hidden homeless’
Homelessness in Ottawa does not just involve single men. Families too are part of the growing crisis in the community.
Little Italy’s food desert may soon end with grocery store in new development
Parking lot in Little Italy is to be turned into large development including 500 rental apartments and grocery store.
Reconciliation in action: Ottawa teen helps families in a Rwandan village sustain themselves
Ella Vincic, a grade 12 student in Ottawa, is fundraising to help families in a Rwandan reconciliation village sustain themselves.
COVID-19 pandemic offers Roma woman reprieve from deportation
The COVID-19 pandemic is giving a Roma woman a reprieve from deportation.
The beat goes on: Ottawa’s music community celebrates with local awards
As the final year of Ottawa's Music Strategy approaches, some aspects have yet to be completed and musicians are looking forward to it's progress.
Ottawa Women on the March
People gathered on Parliament Hill March 7, 2020 for Women's March, an annual event that began in 2017.
Ottawa’s Women’s March focused on bodily autonomy
Thousands gathered on Parliament Hill Saturday for the fourth annual Women's March.
Heron Gate tenants want more say in development of new units
Members of the Heron Gate community are seeking a legally binding community benefits agreement with the new land owners, Timbercreek Asset Management.
Ravens and Huskies claim national titles in first-ever combined U Sports Final 8 tournaments
Both the top-seeded men's and women's basketball teams walked away with the 2020 U Sports national title in the programs first-ever combined tournament.
“RCMP has got go:” Indigenous youth lead protest in support of Wet’suwet’en in downtown Ottawa
Protesters march past Parliament Hill in support of the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs. [Photo @ Erica Endemann]
VIA Rail resuming services as Belleville blockade lifted
VIA Rail is expected to fully resume services on Saturday, including out of Union Station in Toronto.[Photo © Justine Ricketts]
City celebrates legacy of Élisabeth Bruyère
175 years after her arrival to Bytown, Feb. 25 was proclaimed Mother Élisabeth Bruyère Day.
Party in Pink: Carleton sorority combines fun and philanthropy
Sisters of Tau Sigma Phi sorority spent their annual breast cancer awareness week raising money for a local breast cancer charity to continue their 13 year tradition.
There be Dragons: The weather smiled on the World Ice Dragon Boat Championships in Ottawa
Canada won gold and universal bragging rights at the World Ice Dragon Boat Championships this past week. A Canadian winter was in full effect with it being -29 on race day.
Founder of home for survivors explains the reality of human trafficking in Canada
Before Jodi Mosley became co-founder and chair of the Board of A New Day Youth and Adult Services, she worked with high risk youth from transition homes. This is where she first encountered human trafficking.
Ottawa Muslim family combats negativity by trying to educate neighbours
An Ottawa Muslim family is trying to educate their neighbours about the nature of Islam.
Green advocates welcome focus on sustainability in newest LeBreton Flats plan
The NCC's most recent plan for the now empty 55-acre lot of LeBreton Flats has a focus on the environment and sustainability with a zero-carbon goal.
Rise in reported hate crimes prompts Ottawa police to revive specialized unit
The Ottawa Police Service has revamped its hate crimes unit due to a recent increase in hate motivated activity in the past year.
Divas and distortion: concert celebrates female-fronted metal bands
Three part-time musicians are hosting a local music event highlighting women-fronted metal and rock bands.
Plans for LGBT Purge monument met with mixed reactions by community
The announcement of a national monument to commemorate decades of government-sponsored discrimination against LGBT people in Canada is receiving mixed reactions by some in the community.
Winterlude Fire and Ice Festival transforms Bank Street on a cold day
The Fire and Ice Festival on Bank Street had more ice than fire this Saturday, with temperatures dropping to -25ºC.
Carvers take up the challenge of turning ice into art at Winterlude
The Annual Winterlude Ice Carving Challenge marks a time of friendly competition for the world's best ice carvers.
Wet’suwet’en pipeline protests extend across Canada to Ottawa
More than 200 supporters of the Wet’suwet’en nation marched through downtown Ottawa recently.
Hundreds march through downtown Ottawa in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en
People in Ottawa and elsewhere across the country demonstrated against an RCMP raid on Wet’suwet’en protesters Thursday.
Poor weather causing delays for outdoor rinks, operator says
This winter has been a nightmare for outdoor rinks in Ottawa, says one rink operator. Now he's worried the ice won't be ready for the local winter carnival.
Barrhaven braces for change sparked by new downtown core
Is the Barrhaven community looking forward to the development of their new 'downtown.'
Winterlude opens with a fire show and a colourful piece of public art
Fire show and public art kick off Ottawa's Winterlude festival.
25th Hour: Shooting Higher
The growing popularity of basketball in Ottawa is doing more than just providing a sporting experience. It's building a more inclusive community.
New Canada-Hong Kong activist organization aims to help local groups make their opinions known
Alliance Canada Hong Kong aims to bring Canada- Hong Kong community groups together to fight for democracy.
Ottawa rethinks recreation for aging, diverse downtown residents
City review aimed at making programs downtown more culturally diverse, better serving aging population.
Out of the shadows: Ottawa’s drag kings stepping forward
Bright lights flash and the crowd screams for the entertainers who take centre stage in Byward Market’s The 27 Club, ready to perform their practiced lip syncs. Drag King Master Cameron Eric Leon entices the crowed with his high energy performance, causing the crowd to cheer for an encore. Drag King event nights consist of full performance line ups, but...
Ottawa library hasn’t forgotten those who aren’t near new central branch
The Ottawa Public Library is working hard to make sure people across the city can access services.
Rideau Canal Skateway set to celebrate its 50th season with hockey
The Rideau Canal Skateway opens this year for its 50th season with a twist, hockey!
Ottawa declares a housing and homelessness emergency
Ottawa city council declared a housing and homelessness emergency on Wednesday. A vote in city council passed unanimously, with all councillors supporting the motion asking for the housing situation in the city to be deemed an emergency. Earlier in the day on Wednesday, people gathered in the cold outside Ottawa City Hall to pressure councillors to support a motion asking...
New central library design welcomed by the public
Architects unveiled the proposed design for the new central library for the city of Ottawa. The building will be shared with Library and Archives Canada.