Volunteers help ease food insecurity in Alta Vista seniors building but often it’s not enough
Cathy Hamilton, a resident of the Clementine Towers in Alta Vista, started a food pantry in September 2021 to address food insecurity in her building.
New Ontario legislation for gig workers doesn’t go far enough, critics say
The new legislation introduced by the Ontario government to extend the minimum wage to gig workers receives negative reactions.
Chatham-Kent residents battle to save historic, tree-lined boulevard facing sewer upgrade
Residents in the community of Chatham-Kent in southwestern Ontario are banding together to protect a row of century-old maple trees from being cut down for a sewer upgrade.
Winnipeg scraps adult-business licences as sex workers, anti-trafficking advocates unite — for different reasons
Sex workers and anti-human trafficking advocates urge Winnipeg city council to end licensing of sex work.
As pandemic took hold, some Ottawa craft artists turned hobbies into income
Ottawa locals have turned their craft hobbies into e-commerce businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beyond books: Digital is great, but many Ottawa library users welcome return of in-person services
With digital library services on the rise, many Ottawa residents still value libraries as places to gather.
Compromise emerges in Rideau Street ‘demoviction’ battle, but tenants still lament lost housing
A compromise is on the table to help ease the impact open tenants in affordable housing units on Rideau Street.
COVID-19 pushing back graduation for some university students
Between mental health, COVID-19 and financial obstacles, undergraduate students are finding it difficult to complete their degree within the four-year timeline.
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario raises concerns for those living with disabilities
People with disabilities are concerned about the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the impact the moves will have on their health.
The dark side of Instagram: Fake accounts and hacking in the pandemic era
Experts are warning social media users to be hyper-vigilant as hackers continue to disrupt the space.
Daycare staff face COVID risk, exhausting routines caring for children too young for vaccination
As children under five can't get vaccinated yet, day-care staff are exhausted from maintaining safe COVID standards.
Skate, ski, snowshoe: Ottawa residents turn to outdoor activities to keep fit during second pandemic winter
With COVID causing a clampdown people in Ottawa have turned once again to outdoor activities this winter.