Piqued interest: Festival showcased city’s underground music scene
The quarterly festival Pique welcomes Spring with a lineup of diverse musical artists, film screenings and art installations.
Dairy farmer’s viral video sparks debate over milk quotas, supply management
An Ontario farmer's TikTok protest over milk quotas has sparked a debate about supply management in Canada.
Half of Canadians don’t have a will, survey shows
The study conducted by the Angus Reid Institute revealed a plethora of reasons why half of Canadians won't take the step of acquiring a last will and testament.
It’s a numbers game: Ottawa’s transit reliability not likely to improve without better data, councillor says
University students are increasingly turning away from OC Transpo due to unreliable service, as city councillors try to tackle the issue they are confronted by major data gaps.
As Canadians embrace travelling again, local companies rejoice
Travel is finally starting to pick-up in Canada, and those affected within the industry can finally start putting the pandemic behind them.
Fitness tax credit would motivate Canadians to get active, say gym owners
Joining a gym and getting fit should be supported by a tax credit, argues the Fitness Industry Council of Canada.
As height of ‘pothole season’ nears, drivers dodge craters while city struggles to patch them all
The city faces a never-endingstruggle to keep up with the growing number of potholes wrecking city streets and drivers tires.
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.