Green groups urge climate-friendly vision beyond ‘status quo’ city budget
Ecology Ottawa says the new city budget does not reflect the urgency of the climate emergency in Ottawa.
Popular skateboard sessions in Aberdeen Pavilion offer escape from Ottawa winter
A city-run program is making the floor of the Aberdeen Pavilion available during winter to skateboarding enthusiasts from across Ottawa.
As infamous Rideau McDonald’s closes, diners plan march to show their love
Infamous McDonald’s on Rideau Street will close in April, prompting some residents to march in honours of the notorious eatery.
Ottawa communities unite to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Communities in Ottawa are doing what they can to help out victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Drag defenders: Supporters of ‘love’ and inclusivity thwart angry protesters at NAC storytime standoff
A Drag Storytime event at the National Arts Centre was the scene of a protest by the conservative Christian group Save Canada. Counter-protesters pushed back and the event went ahead.
Ottawa’s Maidan Market helps Ukrainian refugees settle into Canadian life
The Maidan Market has become a community hub for Ukrainian refugees who have come to Ottawa after fleeing war in their home nation.
After unprecedented closure, concern grows for Rideau Canal Skateway’s future in warmer world
This cancellation of the Rideau Canal Skateway this season is a harbinger of things to come as climate change warms the capital.
History society ‘tour guide’ explores how street art enlivens city neighbourhoods
Street art and graffiti were the focus of a presentation by the president of the Historical Society of Ottawa
October conference organizers tout all-hands-on-deck practical approach to fight systemic racism in Canada
At La Passerelle-I.D.E.’s launch of the Résolutions 2023 conference, attendees and committee members said they hope it will lead to conversations and solutions to racism within the francophone community.
Planned cuts to transit alarm Ottawa coalition warning of further erosion of public system
Cuts to OC Transpo’s capital budget threatens to erode public transit further, critics say.
City Council set to consider 2023 OC Transpo budget with $39M provincial funding ‘hole’
Since the start of a new year with a new mayor and council, the City of Ottawa has been building its annual budget amid various controversies including OC Transpo’s controversial draft budget for 2023. The draft details plans to freeze bus fares, hire 360 new operators and launch O-Train Lines 2 and 4, among other things. It projects an overall…
After season of stumbles, ‘youthful’ Ravens back to No. 1 as playoffs begin
The Carleton men’s basketball team holds a dynasty that no other team in USports or NCAA has ever seen. With almost half of the roster being rookies, will the team still be able to prove their dominance in the sport?