‘Rebel Reads’ book club raises awareness for criminalized women in Ottawa
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is tagging on to the pandemic-influenced revival of reading through hosting a book club that discusses books all about social justice.
Phishing scams targeting Carleton students with fake offers of online work
Since May 2021, Carleton students kept receiving phishing emails in their cmail inbox. Carleton's ITS is making efforts to protect students from fraudsters.
Our passion for plastic in the holidays is fuelling waste and warming the planet, experts say
The holiday season may bring joy under the tree but the plastic waste it creates is helping drive our climate crisis.
‘A living thing’: The capital’s museums and galleries kept their fires burning during the pandemic lockdown
During the city's lockdown, much was still happening within the walls of national and local galleries and museums.
Tracking COVID-19: Dec. 7
Capital Current tracks the progress of the pandemic in Canada.
Sweet relief: Whitby Christmas Market welcomed by vendors and visitors alike
Vendors were pleased to be back in an in-person Christmas Market in Whitby which offered a chance to tell their stories in person.
For international students in Canada, winter can be a SAD experience
That first winter in Canada can be more than a simple adjustment in clothing for international students. Sometimes they are impacted by Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Ottawa community groups express concern about impact of key council decisions on police budget increase
City council will hear motions on a reduced budget increase and integrating police with a mental health response pilot project. Advocates say both are not enough for their communities.
Youth mentorship programs transforming the narrative for local Black community
Jaku Konbit, a non-profit that promotes African culture, is leading the way for Black youth mentorship in Ottawa.
Home for the Holidays? International students face extra cost to stay in residence over the winter break
The winter break is approaching and with that comes the decision for university students living on campus whether they will travel home for the holidays or remain in residence. But at Carleton University, students’ choices are being swayed by a $250 fee if they require accommodations. Click to read more.
Trials show video games have potential to ease Canada’s paediatric mental health-care crisis
As children's mental healthcare becomes harder to access in Canada, video games could be the solution to getting treatment to kids who need it.
Going greener: CHEO promises to kick its carbon habit
Ottawa's children's hospital has announced a plan to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions.